Michael Raupach

Dr. Michael Raupach is the Head of Section Hemiptera at the Zoological State Collection Munich (ZSM) within the Bavarian State Natural Science Collections (SNSB). His research integrates molecular techniques with traditional taxonomy to address systematics, biodiversity assessment, and phylogenetic relationships in Hemiptera and other arthropod groups.

• Key affiliations: ZSM, SNSB, German Research Foundation (DFG) projects
• Primary roles: Section Head, Researcher, Scientific Editor

Dr. Raupach specializes in DNA barcoding and phylogenetic analysis of marine and terrestrial invertebrates, particularly Carabidae beetles, Isopoda crustaceans, and Hemiptera bugs. His work reveals cryptic species, glacial refugia, and deep-sea colonization patterns.

His publications demonstrate expertise in mitogenome phylogeny, species delineation, and bioinformatic approaches to biodiversity. Collaborations span Antarctic marine ecology, German freshwater arthropods, and global crustacean systematics.

Scientific Awards

• Recipient of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
• Leadership in national DNA barcoding initiatives

Dr. Raupach actively contributes to peer-reviewed journals, scientific conferences, and public biodiversity education. His work bridges morphological taxonomy with next-generation sequencing to resolve long-standing classification challenges.