جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Félix Forestمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Plant Evolutionary Biology
• Molecular Systematics
• Phylogenetics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Félix Forest is a plant evolutionary biologist at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, within the Kew Science division. He holds a PhD from the University of Reading (2004) and specializes in integrating phylogenetics with biodiversity conservation. His educational background includes: BSc from the University of Montréal, Canada (1995) MSc from the University of Montréal, Canada (1999) PhD from the University of Reading, UK (2004) Forest's research focuses on molecular systematics of plant families (particularly Iridaceae in South Africa's Cape region), pollination syndrome evolution, and biogeographical drivers of speciation. He pioneers conservation applications of phylogenetics, notably through the EDGE (Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered) framework for plants, having co-developed the gymnosperm EDGE list and now leading its expansion to angiosperms. His publication record (2007-2024) reveals consistent innovation in conservation phylogenetics, with high-impact studies in *Nature*, *PNAS*, and *Scientific Reports* addressing phylogenetic diversity metrics, extinction risk assessment, and evolutionary processes in biodiversity hotspots. Forest leads major initiatives including Kew's Tree of Life project, palm evolution research for the Global Tree Seed Bank, and biodiversity metrics development for the British Virgin Islands. He serves on the *Kew Bulletin* Editorial Board, as Associate Editor for the *Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society*, and as a member of the IUCN SSC Phylogenetic Diversity Task Force and Future Earth’s EvolvES network.

Mike Thivمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Plant Systematics
• Biogeography
• Floristic Mapping
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mike Thiv is a Researcher and Head of the Botany Department at the State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart . His work focuses on plant systematics, biogeography , and floristic mapping , with a particular emphasis on the Eritrean-Arabian region, the Mediterranean, and Macaronesia. He has contributed to understanding evolutionary patterns in laurel forests, island endemism, and glacial refugia dynamics. His academic journey includes a Habilitation at Heidelberg University (2015), a PhD on Gentianaceae phylogeny (2000), and a Diploma in Biology (1995). He has led third-party funded projects with grants totaling ~€800,000 and served as an associate editor for journals like Plant Systematics and Evolution . Research projects span molecular phytogeography of the Socotra Archipelago, decline of clubmoss in Baden-Württemberg, and floristic dynamics under global change. His publications address adaptive radiation, vicariant speciation, and taxonomic revisions across diverse plant families. Notable collaborations include work with M. Koch on Macaronesian Gesnouinia and Mediterranean Soleirolia woodiness evolution (2019), and with R. Linder on molecular phytogeography of Socotra plants (2001–2003). He has mentored no explicit advisees but contributes to interdisciplinary teams. Key trends in his publications include integrating molecular and morphological data for taxonomy, exploring biogeographic disjunctions, and analyzing conservation genetics. His work bridges historical botany with modern phylogenetic methods, emphasizing biodiversity in Mediterranean and island ecosystems.

• Plant Taxonomy
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Phylogenetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Borsch is a Researcher at the Botanischer Garten und Botanisches Museum Berlin (Freie Universität Berlin). He serves as the corresponding author for the World Flora Online (WFO) project, a global initiative to create a comprehensive, authoritative database of plant biodiversity. His work focuses on taxonomic consensus-building, phylogenetic classification, and digital infrastructure development for systematic botany.

Qiang Wangمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Taxonomy
• Evolution
• Phylogenetics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Qiang Wang is a Researcher at the Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, with expertise in plant taxonomy, systematics, and phylogenetics. His work focuses on the classification and evolutionary relationships of Lamiaceae and Campanulaceae families, employing molecular, morphological, and cytological approaches. He holds a PhD in Science and has held visiting scholar positions, including at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (2016–2017). Research interests include: Phylogenomics of plant families using plastome and chloroplast data Taxonomic revisions of genera like Pseudocodon and Codonopsis Species delimitation in Lamiaceae and Campanulaceae Application of DNA barcoding and cytotaxonomy His publications emphasize integrative approaches combining genomic, morphological, and ecological data to resolve taxonomic uncertainties and uncover evolutionary patterns. Notable contributions include descriptions of new species (e.g., Codonopsis atriplicifolia) and reclassification of plant groups based on molecular evidence.

• Angiosperm Phylogenetics
• Plant Systematics
• Biogeography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Gudrun Kadereit holds the Princess Therese of Bavaria Chair of Systematics, Biodiversity & Evolution of Plants at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU). As director of the Botanical Garden Munich-Nymphenburg and the Botanical State Collection Munich, she leads research in plant systematics and evolutionary biology. Her work focuses on angiosperm phylogenetics, particularly in Amaranthaceae, Melastomataceae, Crassulaceae, Aizoaceae, and Zygophyllaceae. Key research themes include the evolution of C4 photosynthesis and CAM metabolism, seed trait evolution, and biodiversity informatics through the Taxon-omics initiative (DFG SPP 1991). Her research integrates molecular and morphological data to explore biogeographical patterns and plant adaptation to arid environments. Research interests emphasize the interplay between environmental pressures and evolutionary processes, with significant contributions to understanding C4 pathway origins and the diversification of desert-adapted plant groups. She leads a multidisciplinary team investigating plant diversity using genomic and traditional taxonomic approaches, bridging natural history collections with modern analytical methods. Her group oversees numerous PhD and postdoctoral projects, focusing on phylogenetic reconstruction, biogeography, and functional trait evolution. Notable projects include studies on Australian Camphorosmeae diversification, C4 photosynthesis in Amaranthaceae, and the evolutionary history of slipper orchids (Cypripedium). Funding includes DFG grants and collaboration across institutions globally.

Rachel Warnockمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Phylogenetics
• Paleobiology
• Bayesian Inference
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Rachel Warnock leads the Systems Paleobiology research group at the GeoZentrum Nordbayern , part of Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU). Her work bridges paleontological and molecular data through advanced phylogenetic methodologies. Develops Bayesian phylodynamic frameworks Specializes in fossil data integration Focus on speciation/extinction processes Recent publications emphasize Bayesian phylogenetic inference , fossilized birth-death modeling , and macroevolutionary analysis across biological and cultural systems. She co-authored the FossilSim and FossilSimShiny packages for fossil occurrence simulation. Her research team includes collaborators from computational biology, paleontology, and evolutionary ecology domains, operating within FAU's Paleontology Department .

Julien B. Bachelierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Systematics
• Floral Evolution
• Plant Developmental Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Julien B. Bachelier is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Freie Universität Berlin, leading the Structural and Functional Plant Diversity group. His research focuses on plant systematics, floral evolution, and developmental biology, with particular emphasis on angiosperms and their structural diversity. He oversees a dynamic research group comprising postdoctoral associates, PhD candidates, and undergraduate researchers. Notable recent contributions include studies on Cretaceous plant fossils, floral development in Ranunculales, and the evolution of heterostyly in Connaraceae. The group utilizes advanced microscopy and microtome facilities for high-resolution anatomical analyses. Research Interests: Floral morphology, angiosperm diversification, palynology, and evolutionary developmental biology. Recent Trends: Integration of phylogenomics with fossil evidence to trace evolutionary pathways; exploration of floral innovations in basal angiosperm lineages. Advising: Supervises a diverse cohort of graduate and undergraduate students, contributing to over 20 ongoing research projects. Labs/Teams: Manages state-of-the-art microscopy resources and collaborates internationally on plant phylogeny initiatives like the Plant Phylogeny Poster (PPP) project.

Eva-Maria Sadowskiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Paleobotany
• Seed Plant Evolution
• Amber Inclusions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Eva-Maria Sadowski is a Researcher at the Museum of Natural History Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Research , Berlin. Her work focuses on seed plant evolution and paleobotanical reconstruction of amber-preserved ecosystems spanning the Mesozoic to Recent eras. Research Themes Evolutionary morphology of seed plants Paleoecological reconstruction using amber inclusions Biogeographic patterns of plant lineages Amber forest dynamics in Cretaceous-Cenozoic Methodologies Micro-CT and synchrotron imaging Amber conservation protocols Light and scanning electron microscopy FTIR spectroscopy for resin analysis Students and Collaborators Doctoral student: Simon Beurel Master's students: Julina Schulz, Vera Grießer, Jonathan Pöhl Collaborators: Dr. Alexander R. Schmidt, Dr. Carole Gröhn Scientific Projects : DFG Project 423862824 - Reconstructing East Asian amber forests via seed plant inclusions DFG Project 535296903 - Holistic reconstruction of Baltic amber forests Lab Infrastructure : Amber preparation laboratory Micro-CT scanning facilities Light and electron microscopy units Rock thin-section preparation

• Biogeography
• Plant Systematics
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elizabeth Joyce is a Post-doctoral researcher at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich's Faculty of Biology, Department of Systematics, Biodiversity and Evolution of Plants, working under Prof. Kadereit's research group. Her office is located at Menzinger Str. 67, Room 123, Munich, with contact via +49 89 17861-354 or E.Joyce@lmu.de. Her research centers on the biogeographic origins of Southeast Asian, New Guinean, and Australian floras, emphasizing the Sunda-Sahul Floristic Exchange's role in shaping tropical biodiversity. She employs integrated floristic, phylogeographic, and phylogenomic methodologies with specialized focus on the angiosperm order Sapindales and dispersal syndromes affecting regional biogeography. Dr. Joyce maintains extensive international collaborations across 15+ institutions including Australian Academy of Science, James Cook University, Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew/Sydney), and universities in Berlin, Basel, and São Paulo, reflecting her global research network in plant systematics.

• Evolutionary Biology
• Plant Morphology
• Molecular Phylogenetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maria-Anna Vasile is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Bonn, affiliated with the Department of Plant Biodiversity under the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Her work focuses on the phylogenetic relationships, taxonomy, and functional morphology of Boraginales, integrating advanced techniques like Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), phylogenomics, and morphological analysis using SEM and micro-CT. Promotionsstudium Biologie (2020–2024), University of Bonn MSc Plant Sciences (2017–2019), University of Bonn BSc Biotechnology (2011–2016), Agricultural University of Athens Her research explores evolutionary patterns in Boraginales and other Asterid groups, emphasizing flower and fruit development. She combines molecular phylogenetics with biogeography to reconstruct taxonomic classifications and diversification rates. Recent work extends to Lamiales and comparative studies in parasitic plants like Pholisma arenarium. Dr. Vasile has received multiple awards, including best poster prizes at the German Botanical Society conferences (2022–2023), a Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung award (2021), and a Bodossaki Foundation scholarship for her Master's. She has presented at international conferences such as the International Botanical Congress (Madrid, 2024). Deutsche Botanische Gesellschaft (German Botanical Society) Hellenische Botanische Gesellschaft (Hellenic Botanical Society) Dr. Vasile teaches modules on microscopy and functional morphology in botany (WBIO-C-13) and systematic botany (PBIO/OEP-B12). Her publications in journals like Taxon , Systematics and Biodiversity , and American Journal of Botany highlight her contributions to plant systematics and evolutionary biology.

Julien Bachelierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Evolution
• Plant Morphology
• Palynology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Julien Bachelier is a Professor specializing in Structural and Functional Plant Diversity at Freie Universität Berlin, affiliated with the Institute of Biology within the Department of Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy. He leads the Bachelier research group focusing on plant evolution and morphology. His research explores plant systematics, floral development, and evolutionary adaptations in basal angiosperms. Key interests include gamete competition, seed development strategies, and the impact of environmental stressors like microplastics on plant systems. His work integrates paleobotany with contemporary ecological challenges. Recent publications (2020-2022) demonstrate a focus on: Paleoecological patterns during mass extinction events Neotropical plant taxonomy (Anacardiaceae) Database methodologies for palynological research Floral structure evolution He actively advises graduate researchers including PhD candidates (Li Huiacheng) and Master's students (Daniel Güterbock, Catrin Zordick). The Bachelier Group collaborates with visiting scholars and maintains specialized laboratories for microscopic analysis of plant structures.

Matthias Erbenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Systematics
• Angiosperms
• Mediterranean Flora
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthias Erben is a retired Professor at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), affiliated with the Faculty of Biology and the Department of Systematics, Biodiversity & Evolution of Plants. His research focuses on plant systematics, particularly the genera Limonium (Plumbaginaceae) and Viola (Violaceae), emphasizing Mediterranean flora and hybridization mechanisms. He employed karyological methods and comparative culture trials, cultivating over 1,500 plants to study complex forms in these genera. His collaborative projects include contributions to the Flora Iberica and Flora Hellenica , active participation in the Referee Committees for Flora Mediterranea and Anales del Jardín Botánico de Madrid , and membership in the OPTIMA Commission for Karyosystematics. These efforts highlight his international partnerships, primarily with Mediterranean and European institutions. Erben’s articles analyze hybridization patterns in Limonium (linked to apomixis) and Viola (via sexuality), salt tolerance evolution, and biogeographical distribution of angiosperms in arid and temperate zones. His work bridges traditional taxonomy with cytological insights, addressing challenges in species classification and evolution. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided information. His advising and grants sections remain unlisted, but his research involved significant collaborative projects. He retired from LMU but retains a legacy in plant systematics through his contributions to global flora projects and karyosystematic methodologies. Labs/Teams: Active involvement in the OPTIMA Commission, Flora Iberica, Flora Hellenica, and Dinophyte Seminars at LMU. Collaborations with foreign institutes like the Botanical Garden of Palermo and Tunisian botanical teams further underscore his network-driven approach to research.

Marc Gottschlingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Taxonomy
• Systematics
• Phylogenetics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Marc Gottschling is a Professor and Academic Director at the Systematics, Biodiversity & Evolution of Plants Department, Faculty of Biology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. His research focuses on evolutionary systematics of angiosperms (Boraginales) and unicellular dinoflagellates, alongside papillomavirus evolution and dermatological implications. He leads a research group investigating taxonomic and phylogenetic questions across plant and protist systems, with notable contributions to resolving dinophyte taxonomy and viral evolution. Research interests include molecular phylogenetics, morphological anatomy, and integrative taxonomy. Recent work emphasizes clarifying dinophyte systematics (e.g., Amphidoma , Heterocapsa ), viral-host coevolution, and environmental microbial diversity. Collaborations span international teams in Germany, Spain, China, and the US, addressing topics like dinoflagellate symbiosis, fossil calibration, and biodiversity informatics. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining fieldwork, molecular data, and morphological analysis. Projects include the 'eintauchen' initiative and contributions to the Taxon-Omics Summer School. His work bridges classical taxonomy with modern omics technologies, addressing challenges in species delimitation and biodiversity documentation.

• Angiosperm phylogenetics
• Systematics and biogeography
• Evolution of C4 photosynthesis
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Gudrun Kadereit is a Professor at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, holding the prestigious Princess Therese of Bavaria Chair of Systematics, Biodiversity and Evolution of Plants. She serves as Director of both the Botanical Garden Munich-Nymphenburg and the Botanical State Collection Munich. Her academic home is within the Faculty of Biology, where she leads a vibrant research group focused on plant systematics and evolution. Professor Kadereit's research spans multiple dimensions of plant evolutionary biology, with particular expertise in angiosperm phylogenetics, systematics, and biogeography. Her work focuses on several key plant families including Amaranthaceae, Melastomataceae, Crassulaceae, Aizoaceae, and Zygophyllaceae. She has made significant contributions to understanding the evolution of C4 photosynthesis and Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM), as well as seed trait evolution. As part of the DFG priority program SPP 1991, she actively participates in Taxon-omics, a German network combining traditional taxonomy with modern approaches to biodiversity discovery. Analysis of Professor Kadereit's recent publications reveals a robust research program integrating molecular phylogenetics, biogeography, and functional plant biology. Her work demonstrates consistent leadership in plant systematics, with particular emphasis on photosynthetic pathway evolution and adaptation to extreme environments. She frequently collaborates with international researchers across multiple continents, reflecting the global significance of her work in plant evolutionary biology. Princess Therese of Bavaria Chair (first professorship at LMU named after a woman) Director of Botanical Garden Munich-Nymphenburg Director of Botanical State Collection Munich Professor Kadereit has supervised an extensive number of students throughout her career, including numerous PhD candidates, Master's students, and Bachelor's students. Her research group comprises postdocs, PhD students, and technical staff working collaboratively on various aspects of plant systematics and evolution. She has secured significant funding for projects including the Taxon-omics initiative (DFG SPP 1991) and other research exploring plant adaptation to extreme environments. Her laboratory facilities support comprehensive research in plant systematics, with access to the resources of the Botanical Garden Munich-Nymphenburg and the Botanical State Collection Munich. The research group maintains active collaborations with institutions worldwide, particularly in Africa, South America, and Asia, focusing on plant biodiversity in diverse ecosystems ranging from arid lands to tropical forests.

• Biogeography
• Plant Evolution
• Angiosperm Systematics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elizabeth Joyce is a Research Fellow at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, affiliated with the Faculty of Biology and the Department of Systematics, Biodiversity & Evolution of Plants. She works in the research group led by Prof. Kadereit, focusing on plant evolution and biogeography. Her work employs multi-scale approaches combining phylogenomic, phylogeographic, and floristic data to investigate Southeast Asian, New Guinean, and Australian flora dynamics, particularly the role of the Sunda-Sahul Floristic Exchange in shaping tropical diversity. She specializes in the angiosperm order Sapindales and dispersal syndromes impacting regional biogeography. Her research collaborations span institutions globally, including the Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew/Sydney), James Cook University, and the University of São Paulo. She has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed publications, emphasizing phylogenetic frameworks, taxonomic revisions, and computational methods for resolving evolutionary conflicts in plant genomes. While not explicitly noted here, her work reflects strong engagement with both theoretical and applied aspects of plant systematics. Key areas of expertise include genomic data analysis using tools like HybPhaser for hybrid detection, molecular phylogeography of disjunct plant species, and integrative approaches to species delimitation. Her recent studies highlight innovative methods for improving locus recovery in target capture datasets, advancing comparative phylogenomics across angiosperms.