Jürgen Krieger

Prof. Dr. Jürgen Krieger serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Animal Physiology within the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany. His research laboratory is situated at Hoher Weg 8, Room 8.11, in Halle (Saale), with postal address Tierphysiologie, 06099 Halle (Saale).

His research focuses on insect chemoreception mechanisms, specifically investigating molecular physiology of olfactory systems including primary odorant detection processes and signal transduction pathways. He examines neural coding of pheromone signals in insects, contributing to fundamental understanding of chemical communication in invertebrates. This work bridges molecular biology and sensory physiology with applications in behavioral ecology.

As department head, Prof. Krieger leads research and teaching initiatives in animal physiology, overseeing laboratory operations and academic programs centered on invertebrate sensory systems within the Institute of Biology/Zoology.