Sebastian Seibold

Sebastian Seibold is an Adjunct Teaching Professor at the Technical University of Munich, contributing to teaching and research in ecological sciences. His work focuses on forest ecosystems, biodiversity patterns, and the role of insects in ecological processes such as decomposition and carbon cycling.

His research spans several key areas:

• Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation
• Insect Ecology, particularly studying \"insect decline\"
• Effects of land use on biodiversity in forests and grasslands
• Conservation strategies for managed forests
• Ecology of deadwood-inhabiting organisms and wood decomposition
• Role of biodiversity in carbon cycling

Sebastian's research has significant implications for understanding the global carbon cycle. His collaborative work, including a 2021 Nature publication, demonstrated that deadwood decay releases 10.9 billion tonnes of carbon annually, with insects responsible for nearly a third of this in tropical regions. This research highlights the vulnerability of carbon storage in forests under climate change and underscores the importance of deadwood in forest ecosystems.

His scientific awards include:

• DAAD prime fellowship (funded by EU Marie Curie actions)

Sebastian has received research support through the DAAD prime fellowship, which facilitated his international collaboration on deadwood decomposition research.