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Dr. Rene Marcel Plonus serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Marine Ecosystem Dynamics and Management at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences. He is affiliated with the Department of Biology and works within the Institute of Marine Ecosystem and Fisheries Sciences, focusing on computational approaches to marine conservation.
His educational background includes a 2023 PhD in Fisheries Science with thesis 'Multi-dimensional characterization of pelagic habitats at different spatio-temporal scales', a 2018 Master's in Ecosystem and Fisheries Sciences, and a 2015 Biology Bachelor's degree. He holds European Scientific Diver certification from 2017.
Plonus specializes in developing machine learning solutions for marine science applications, particularly automatic fish species classification using underwater video footage to support non-invasive fisheries management. His research integrates computer vision with ecological monitoring, targeting biodiversity assessment in the North Sea and Baltic regions.
His publication record demonstrates consistent output in high-impact marine science journals since 2017, with recent 2024 publications showing continued focus on plankton habitat identification and microbial transport pathways. Current projects include the Nikofin initiative using BRUVs (Baited Remote Underwater Videos) and eDNA for biodiversity monitoring at the Sylt Outer Reef.
As a researcher, he actively contributes to advancing computational methods in marine ecology through algorithm development for plankton image classification and pelagic habitat segregation, addressing critical challenges in ecosystem-based fisheries management.
