Simon Alexander Jansen

Simon Alexander Jansen is a Researcher at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), specifically affiliated with the Institute of Forest Engineering (Waldbau). His work focuses on evolutionary and population genetics of forest trees, particularly examining genetic variation in oak species under climate change pressures. He contributes to conservation genetics through projects in Europe and Africa, utilizing both conventional molecular techniques and high-throughput sequencing to identify climate-resilient genes.

• Key Research Themes:
  • Population genetics of oak species
  • Climate change adaptation in forest trees
  • Conservation genetics and genomics
  • High-throughput sequencing applications
  • Local adaptation mechanisms
  • Genetic resource management

Publications & Presentations: Jansen has presented 10+ times at international conferences (2024: IUFRO World Congress, 2023: EVOLTREE Conference, 2011: DVFFA Annual Meeting) and contributed to collaborative studies on white oak genetics and climate resilience. His recent work emphasizes genetic structure and adaptive potential across three white oak species in Europe.

Collaborations: Active in projects like BOKU's ACORN initiative, working with teams across Austria, Germany, Sweden, and international institutions in Africa.