Martin Petr

Martin Petr serves as an Assistant Professor in the Section for Molecular Ecology and Evolution at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, where he conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of genomics, ecology, and computational modeling. His work leverages ancient DNA and spatio-temporal frameworks to address evolutionary and conservation questions.

His primary research interests span Population Genomics, Ancient DNA Analysis, and Spatio-temporal Modeling, with specific focus on sustainable wildlife management and evolutionary adaptation. Recent projects investigate beluga whale population dynamics in Arctic ecosystems and the spread of beneficial genetic variants through historical populations. He develops computational tools like slendr to simulate complex population genomic scenarios on geographic landscapes.

Petr's publication record demonstrates strong engagement with high-impact journals including PNAS and eLife, particularly in the period 2022-2024. His work shows consistent methodological innovation in genomic simulation frameworks and applications to conservation archaeology, with notable collaborations across international institutions. Multiple publications have received significant attention including news coverage and social media dissemination.

His research has been supported through standard academic channels as evidenced by publication outputs, though specific grants aren't detailed in the provided text. He maintains active academic advising responsibilities within his research group at the Globe Institute.