Lukas Kuhn

Lukas Kuhn is a Researcher at the Institute of Ecology (IE) within Leuphana University Lüneburg, focusing on social-ecological systems and biodiversity conservation. He holds a PhD in Social-Ecological Grassland Restoration from the Social-Ecological Systems Institute (SESI) and a Master's in Global Sustainability Science from both Arizona State University and Leuphana University. His work bridges ecological research, sustainable development, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Education:

• PhD in Social-Ecological Systems, 2022 (SESI)
• Master’s in Global Sustainability Science, 2020 (Arizona State University & Leuphana)
• Bachelor’s in Green Business Management, 2016 (Business and Information Technology School Iserlohn)

Research Interests: Integrating ecological dynamics with human systems, vegetation ecology, trophic interactions, and ecosystem service valuation. His recent work emphasizes grassland restoration strategies and the socio-ecological dimensions of sustainable land use.

Affiliations & Experience:

• Research Associate, Institute of Ecology, Leuphana University (2022–present)
• Intern, UN Office of Outer Space Affairs (2021)
• Research Fellow, Open Lunar Foundation (2020–2022)

Labs/Teams: Member of the Grassworks initiative and part of the IE’s interdisciplinary team, collaborating with experts like Ines Alonso-Crespo and Hartmut Wittenberg.