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Steven Weiss is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of Graz, specializing in conservation, ecology, and evolution of freshwater fishes with emphasis on Eurasian salmonids.
His primary research areas include:
- Freshwater Fish Conservation
- Fish Ecology
- Fish Evolution
- Population Genetics
- Phylogeography
- Genetic Resource Management
Dr. Weiss employs genetic-based approaches to investigate population structure, diversity, and evolutionary history of salmonid fishes including European/Asian graylings, whitefishes, brown trout, and Hucho species. His group maintains a database of multi-locus genetic profiles for over 4000 brown trout, 4000 European grayling, 2000 Asian grayling, 1000 whitefish, and several hundred Huchen. Beyond basic research, he actively promotes protection of native Austrian genetic resources through contracts for genetic characterization of wild and hatchery stocks. He also engages in public advocacy against uncontrolled hydropower expansion, criticizing its disregard for scientific evidence and environmental priorities.
His research group collaborates on studies involving diverse organisms including salamanders, fruit flies, rabbits, stoneflies, and otters while undertaking conservation-focused contracts for Austrian fisheries management.
