Sebastian Kepfer Rojas

Sebastian Kepfer Rojas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science, specializing in Forest and Landscape Ecology. His research focuses on the interplay between environmental change, biodiversity dynamics, and ecosystem functioning, with particular emphasis on temperate and tropical forests.

Dr. Kepfer Rojas employs diverse methodologies ranging from traditional ecological approaches to innovative techniques like eDNA and bioacoustics to investigate ecological communities and forest multifunctionality. His work spans multiple spatial scales, from local ecosystems to global landscapes, providing valuable insights for conservation and sustainable management of diverse ecosystems. He has a specific interest in how land-use legacies influence the development of naturally evolving ecosystems.

His research portfolio demonstrates a strong focus on forest restoration, particularly examining the development of ecosystems on post-agricultural land and the impacts of different forest management strategies. Recent publications reveal a concentration on triad forestry approaches in Europe, soil microbiome applications for forest restoration, and the relationship between forest management practices and biodiversity conservation.

At the University of Copenhagen, Dr. Kepfer Rojas teaches at the Master's level, lecturing for the course 'Ecology and Ecosystems Science in relation to Environmental Economics' and serving as the responsible instructor for 'Biodiversity in Managed Forests,' demonstrating his commitment to training the next generation of forest ecologists and conservation scientists.