Nico Blüthgen

Nico Blüthgen is a Professor in Ecological Networks at Technische Universität Darmstadt. His research focuses on understanding complex species interactions, biodiversity dynamics, and the impacts of anthropogenic disturbances on tropical and temperate ecosystems. He employs network theory, field experiments, and remote sensing techniques to study ecological resilience and ecosystem services.

• Role: Professor, Ecological Networks
• University: Technische Universität Darmstadt
• Contact: bluethgen@bio.tu-darmstadt.de

Blüthgen's research emphasizes ecological networks and land-use impacts, particularly in tropical forests. His recent work examines mutualistic interactions, dung beetle-mediated ecosystem processes, and acoustic monitoring of biodiversity recovery. Key themes include functional trait variation, successional dynamics, and agrochemical effects.

His latest publications (2025) address mutualistic network stability, forest regeneration, dung beetle ecology, and acoustic biodiversity monitoring. Methodologies span DNA gut-content analysis, stable isotope tracking, and SAR remote sensing applications.