Stefan Michalski

Dr. Stefan Michalski is a researcher in the Department of Community Ecology at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Germany. His work bridges molecular genetics and ecological applications, focusing on plant biodiversity, evolutionary responses, and ecosystem restoration.

His research interests include molecular ecology, plant population genetics, evolutionary adaptation, and conservation biology, with a focus on species such as Juncus effusus and grassland flora. He investigates how genetic diversity influences ecosystem functioning and how environmental stressors like drought and pollution impact evolutionary potential.

His recent publications (2025–2022) reveal a strong focus on genetic diversity in restoration contexts, seed zone delineation, climate resilience, and anthropogenic impacts on biodiversity. These works appear in journals such as Basic and Applied Ecology, Global Change Biology, and Ecology and Evolution, often in collaboration with large consortia like RegioDiv.

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He advises on ecological restoration practices and contributes to large-scale biodiversity experiments. His work integrates field experiments, genetic analysis, and policy-relevant recommendations. He is involved in major projects like RegioDiv and BEF-China, emphasizing sustainable land use and biodiversity conservation.

He is affiliated with research teams focusing on macroecology, molecular ecology, and global change, and collaborates extensively within the UFZ and with external institutions. His work supports evidence-based conservation and restoration strategies.