Jörg Brün

Dr. Jörg Brün is a Researcher at the Institute for Evolutionary Biology and Ecology, University of Bonn, focusing on Behavioral Ecology and Wildlife Biology. His work bridges biology with agriculture, forestry, hunting, and conservation ethics, emphasizing active intervention in wildlife habitats for sustainable coexistence.

• Education: Diplom in Biology (Ruhr-University Bochum, 1994), PhD (University of Bonn, 1999)

Research interests include Wildlife Ecology, Population Dynamics, and Human-Wildlife Conflict, with recent publications on genetic parent-offspring pair analysis and wild boar management in agricultural landscapes. His work integrates interdisciplinary methods to address conservation challenges.

Publications highlight trends in population estimation and sustainable wildlife management, particularly in applied contexts like wild boar dynamics in Lower Saxony. His methodologies combine genetics, field observations, and stakeholder engagement.

As Deputy Chairman of the Association of Wildlife Biologists and Hunting Scientists of Germany (VWJD) from 2018 to 2021, he contributed to national wildlife policy frameworks.

• Teaching: Courses in Behavioral Ecology Theory, Avian Behavioral Ecology, and Applied Wildlife Management
• Labs: Leads the Wildlife Ecology Group, employing advanced field techniques for ecological research