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Dr. Sarah Richman is a Researcher in the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH Zurich, affiliated with the Professorship for Plant Ecological Genetics. Her work bridges theoretical ecology and applied conservation through the Translational Centre for Biodiversity Conservation, a collaborative initiative with Swiss stakeholders. She investigates plant-pollinator interactions, focusing on climate change impacts, pesticide effects, and species distribution dynamics. Her research integrates ecological theory with practical conservation strategies, emphasizing biodiversity maintenance and food security.
Richman's studies explore how environmental stressors like pesticides and climate shifts alter pollinator behavior and plant fitness. She employs interdisciplinary approaches, combining field observations with lab experiments to assess sublethal pesticide effects and phenological mismatches in alpine ecosystems. Her recent contributions include co-founding the ETH Translational Centre, which synthesizes scientific knowledge for conservation practitioners.
Key research themes include nectar robbing consequences, pollinator body size adaptations, and the cognitive ecology of foraging decisions. Her articles highlight both basic ecological mechanisms and applied solutions, such as pesticide risk assessment and policy-informed conservation strategies. While no scientific awards are noted, her work demonstrates impactful contributions to bridging ecological science and real-world conservation challenges.
