Madelon Lohbeck

Madelon Lohbeck is an Associate Professor in Forest Ecology and Forest Management at Wageningen University & Research. Her research focuses on tropical forest dynamics, restoration ecology, and functional diversity. She leads interdisciplinary projects addressing forest succession, agroforestry systems, and community-driven restoration strategies. Key contributions include frameworks for vegetation succession, analysis of tropical forest recovery, and studies on farmer-managed natural regeneration in dryland ecosystems.

Her work integrates ecological and socio-economic dimensions, emphasizing restoration education and policy applications. Notable achievements include securing an ERC Starting Grant (2023) and co-editing influential publications on Neotropical forest succession. She advises multiple PhD candidates exploring topics like soil hydrology in restoration, complex agroforestry systems, and forest resilience under climate change.

• Research Themes: Tropical forest restoration, functional traits, agroecology, socio-ecological systems
• Key Projects: Farmer-managed natural regeneration strategies, Pan-African restoration curriculum development, biomass resilience studies
• Grants/Awards: ERC Starting Grant (2023), Netherlands Scientific Organization (NWO) projects

Dr. Lohbeck collaborates globally with institutions like Tropenbos International and World Vision, promoting participatory approaches to landscape restoration. Her research bridges ecological science with practical applications, influencing policy frameworks for sustainable land use in tropical regions.