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Roman Alther is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich, and affiliated with Eawag in Dübendorf. His work spans biodiversity research, community ecology, and subterranean biology, focusing on amphipods and freshwater ecosystems in Alpine environments.
- Education: PhD in Ecology (University of Zurich & Eawag, 2018), Master of Science in Biology (ETH Zurich, 2013), Bachelor of Science in Biology (University of Zurich, 2011)
Roman’s research integrates spatial ecology, genetic diversity analysis, and environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding to study groundwater fauna and river networks. His work addresses how climate history, dispersal behavior, and anthropogenic impacts shape subterranean biodiversity patterns. Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding amphipod metapopulations, cryptic speciation, and the global importance of groundwater ecosystems.
Key trends in Roman’s publications include: (1) Advancing integrative taxonomy for subterranean amphipods, (2) Modeling biodiversity responses to glacial history and land use, (3) Applying citizen science and eDNA methods for aquatic monitoring, and (4) Advocating for policy changes to protect groundwater ecosystems. His studies often combine fieldwork, computational modeling, and molecular techniques.
