Peter Turis

Peter Turis is a university teacher at the Department of Biology and Environmental Studies, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, since 2023. Previously, he served as a botanist at the Administration of the Low Tatras National Park from 1994 to 2023 and at the Protected Landscape Area Muránska planina from 1987 to 1994. He holds a PhD in Ecology from the Technical University in Zvolen (2009) and a Dr. degree in Systematic Biology and Ecology from Comenius University (1987).

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Ecology (2009, Technical University in Zvolen, Institute of Landscape Ecology, Bratislava)
• Dr. in Systematic Biology and Ecology (1987, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava)

Peter Turis's research focuses on Carpathian endemic plants, their distribution characteristics, and ecobiology of selected plant species. He conducts floristic and floristic-ecological analyses of specific regions, particularly in the Carpathian Mountains. His work emphasizes conservation of endemic and endangered flora, plant biogeography, and the study of non-native species in protected areas.

His recent publications (2019-2023) center on the flora of the Carpathians, with a strong emphasis on endemic species and conservation. Key themes include the distribution and ecology of narrow endemics (e.g., Daphne arbuscula), seed germination studies, vegetation of subalpine lakes, and documentation of rare plants in high-mountain areas. His work often involves international collaboration and contributes to understanding the impacts of environmental change on mountain ecosystems.

Dr. Turis has participated in several research projects as a co-worker:

• VEGA 2/0154/17 (2017-2020): Flora of Slovakia – Asteraceae
• VEGA 2/0132/21 (2021-2024): Diversity of meadow and pasture habitats in Slovakia
• APVV-20-0358 (2021-2025): Reading in natural archives: environmental history in alpine lakes
• VEGA 2/0098/22 (2022-2025): Living on the edge. Evolutionary aspects of Daphne arbuscula
• APVV-21-0044 (2022-2026): Reticulate or divergent evolution in Brassicaceae

He has not supervised any listed students in the provided information.

Dr. Turis is part of international research teams focused on Carpathian flora, including collaborations with institutions in Ukraine, Romania, and other European countries. His work involves field studies in the Carpathian Mountains and laboratory analyses of plant specimens, contributing to conservation efforts and biodiversity databases.