Wujun Dai

Dr. Wujun Dai is a Research Fellow at the Chair of Ecoclimatology, Technical University of Munich, a position he has held since January 2025. His research focuses on global phenological diversity and asynchronous patterns, plant phenological responses to climate change, ecological modeling, applications of AI in ecological research, and plant functional traits.

Education

• PhD in Botany (2015-2020), Key Laboratory of Forest Plant Ecology, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, China
• Master in Ecology (2012-2015), Ecological Research Center, Northeast Forestry University, China

Research Interests

Dr. Dai's primary research investigates how climate change affects the timing of plant life cycle events (phenology) across the globe, with a focus on asynchronous responses among species and regions. He employs advanced ecological modeling and artificial intelligence to analyze large-scale phenological datasets, aiming to predict future shifts and understand the underlying mechanisms. His work also examines plant functional traits to determine their role in mediating plant responses to environmental changes.

Scientific Awards

No scientific awards are listed in the provided information.

Advising and Grants

While specific details of students advised by Dr. Dai are not provided, he contributes to the research activities of the Chair of Ecoclimatology, which is involved in numerous grant-funded projects including BAYSICS, CSC Seeds Yield, klifW013, and UFS. His role likely includes mentoring junior researchers and students within the context of these projects.

Labs and Teams

Dr. Dai is part of the research team led by Prof. Dr. Annette Menzel, which operates extensive infrastructure such as the KLIMAGRAD meteorological network, phenological cameras, pollen traps, fog nets, and unmanned aerial systems. This infrastructure supports a wide array of research projects on climate change impacts on ecosystems.