Silke Werth

Prof. Dr. Silke Werth is a Professor at the University of Munich, affiliated with the Faculty of Biology and the Systematics and Ecology of Fungi and Algae department. She holds a PhD from the University of Berne and a Diploma from the University of Tromsø, Norway.

• Current research bridges genomic data with traditional ecological datasets, focusing on population genetics and ecological genomics of lichens and higher plants.
• Key projects investigate how gene expression and genetic polymorphism influence fitness along climatic gradients, with a focus on environmental stress responses.
• Teaching includes botany, mycology, and courses on terrestrial ecosystems.

Recent publications highlight her work on lichen symbiosis genetics, biogeography, and environmental adaptation across diverse ecosystems from the Himalayas to urban settings. She has received the Marie Curie IEF Advanced Post-doctoral Fellowship and serves as Associate Editor for the American Journal of Botany and Herzogia.