Mathias Scholz

Dr. Mathias Scholz is a researcher at the Department of Conservation Biology & Social-Ecological Systems within the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ in Leipzig, Germany. His work focuses on interdisciplinary ecological research, particularly in floodplain systems.

• Education: Diploma in Landscape Planning from the University of Hanover.
• Professional Roles: Project manager in consulting offices (1999–2004), then researcher at UFZ since 2004.

Research Highlights: He specializes in bioindication systems, ecological assessment of floodplains, and sustainable management strategies. His projects include:

• SpongeBoost: Upscaling natural sponge functions in freshwater ecosystems
• Restore4Life: Wetland restoration in the Danube Basin
• DynAu: Revitalizing riverine landscapes in Central Germany

Key Collaborations: He works with institutions like the Federal Ministry of Education (BMBF), BfG (Federal Agency for Hydrology), and BfN (Federal Agency for Nature Conservation).

Contact: Room 343c, Permoserstraße 15, 04318 Leipzig, Germany. Phone: +49(0)341 6025-1644.