Johann Wahmhoff is a scientific staff member at the Institute of Animal Breeding and Animal Husbandry, University of Kiel, Germany. His work focuses on behavioral informatics and data analysis in livestock systems, contributing to computational tools like the AniFair software framework. Institution: University of Kiel Department: Animal Breeding and Animal Husbandry Research Team: Behavioral Informatics in Livestock Husbandry Email: jwahmhoff@tierzucht.uni-kiel.de His research interests span animal genetics, precision livestock farming, and data-driven optimization of agricultural systems. Specific attention is given to computational modeling and software development for livestock management applications.
Dr. Leopold Schwarz is a researcher at the Animal Breeding and Pet Genetics department of the University of Kiel. He is affiliated with the Behavioral Informatics in Livestock Husbandry team and contributes to projects related to animal breeding and husbandry. Email: lschwarz@tierzucht.uni-kiel.de His research focuses on animal breeding , livestock husbandry , and pet genetics , with an emphasis on behavioral informatics and hygiene in agricultural systems. The Animal Breeding and Pet Genetics department is associated with experimental farms and research networks like the German Society for Breeding Science (DGFZ) and FoCus - Food Chain Plus.
Dr. agr. Nina Krattenmacher is a scientific staff member at the Institute of Animal Breeding and Husbandry, Christian Albrechts University of Kiel. Her work focuses on behavioral informatics in livestock husbandry and animal genetics, particularly in pet genetics and quantitative trait analysis. Her research likely involves collaborations with experimental farms like Karkendamm and participation in networks such as the Milk Competence Center and the German Society for Breeding Science (DGFZ). She contributes to software tools like AniFair for genetic data analysis. Contact: Hermann-Rodewald-Str. 6, Room 108, University of Kiel | Phone: +49 431 880-2589 | Email: nkrattenmacher@tierzucht.uni-kiel.de
Evelyn Laß is a Researcher at the Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel , affiliated with the Behavioral Informatics in Livestock Husbandry team. Her work intersects with disciplines such as animal breeding, livestock management, and hygiene. Key areas of focus include: Behavioral informatics in agricultural contexts Genetic studies of livestock and companion animals Health and hygiene protocols for animal welfare
Dr. Nadja Pernat is a researcher at the University of Münster's Institute of Landscape Ecology, affiliated with the Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research and Applied Ecology (CIBRA). She contributes to the Ecological Novelty research group under Prof. Jonathan Jeschke at Freie Universität Berlin and works in the Animal Ecology lab led by Prof. Sascha Buchholz. Pernat specializes in citizen science initiatives, image-based ecological data analysis, urban biodiversity patterns, and environmental education. Her research focuses on leveraging public participation for scientific discovery, particularly through secondary data extraction from citizen science platforms. Recent projects examine species dispersal dynamics in human-altered landscapes, diet impacts on insect flight performance, and urbanization effects on Orthoptera diversity. She analyzes mosquito distribution patterns, plant-pollinator interactions, and historical changes in urban avian communities. Pernat's publications since 2019 demonstrate expertise in ecological monitoring, data validation, and participatory science approaches. She examines how media exposure influences citizen science engagement and develops workflows for analyzing biological interactions through crowdsourced observations. Her work bridges biodiversity research with science communication and environmental policy evaluation. As an educator, Pernat co-teaches advanced ecology courses, supervises field excursions, and develops statistical methods training. She participates in academic collaborations with institutions in Germany and international partners, contributing to both theoretical and applied ecological research.
Dr. Sonja Kersten is a Scientific Associate in Livestock Population Genomics at the University of Hohenheim's Institute of Animal Sciences within the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. Her research focuses on structural variations in genomes of honeybees, bumblebees, and plants, particularly investigating adaptive traits and herbicide resistance mechanisms. Education: PhD (Dr. Sc. Agr.) in Crop Biodiversity and Breeding Informatics (2019-2022), University of Hohenheim Master of Science in Crop Science (2011-2013), University of Hohenheim Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences (2008-2011), University of Hohenheim Research Interests: Population genomics, structural variation analysis, herbicide resistance in blackgrass, and long-read sequencing applications in non-model organisms. She also explores microbial interactions in plant phyllospheres and biodiversity informatics. Labs & Affiliations: Member of the Hohenheim Center for Livestock Microbiome Research (HoLMiR) and Competence Center for Biodiversity and Integrative Taxonomy (KomBioTa).
Muhammad Moiz Sakha is a Junior Researcher at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) in Saarbrücken, Germany, affiliated with the Ubiquitous Media Technology Lab (UMTL) at Saarland Informatics Campus. His research spans Visual Computing, 3D User Interfaces, Mixed Reality, Mathematical Modelling, and Machine Learning. He applies these disciplines to solve practical problems in plant breeding robotics and medical diagnostics, focusing on AI integration within virtual environments for decision support systems. His recent publications (2022-2024) reveal a strong trend toward interdisciplinary AI applications, particularly in agricultural technology (robotics-assisted plant breeding) and ophthalmology (cornea assessment tools). These works consistently leverage virtual reality frameworks and machine learning for real-world data analysis and quality control. As part of DFKI's Cognitive Assistants department, he contributes to the Ubiquitous Media Technology Lab's mission of advancing human factors in interactive systems, multi-modal interaction, and ubiquitous computing through collaborative projects spanning gaming, sports technology, and human-spaceflight preparation.
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Geist holds the Chair of Aquatic Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), within the TUM School of Life Sciences. His academic journey includes a PhD in Genetics and Ecology (2005) from TUM, a postdoc at UC Davis, and habilitation in Aquatic Ecology (2010). He has been a full professor since 2010. Research focuses on integrating molecular and ecological approaches to study aquatic biodiversity, including habitat quality, fish/mussel genetics, food webs, and stress biomarkers. Notable contributions include work on freshwater pearl mussels and invasive species management. Education: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Agricultural Biology, TUM PhD in Genetics/Ecology (2005), TUM Postdoc, University of California, Davis (2005–2008) Habilitation in Aquatic Ecology (2010), TUM Awards: Bavarian State Medal for Environmental Services (2020) TUM Excellence in Teaching Award (2011/2012) Förderkolleg of Bavarian Academy of Sciences (2010) Young Scientist Award, German Limnological Society (2005) His work bridges lab-based genetics with field ecology, addressing critical issues like climate change impacts on aquatic species and hydropower plant effects on fish migration. Active in conservation initiatives such as the ArKoNaVera project for freshwater pearl mussels in Bavaria/Saxony.
Michel Albers is a researcher at the Animal Breeding and Pet Genetics department of Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (University of Kiel). He is affiliated with the Behavioral Informatics in Livestock Husbandry team, focusing on integrating informatics approaches into livestock management and genetic research. His work aligns with the institute’s research priorities in animal breeding and computational applications in agricultural sciences. While specific research contributions, grants, or publications are not detailed in the provided texts, his role involves collaboration within the university's experimental farms and research networks such as the German Society for Breeding Science (DGFZ) and FoCus - Food Chain Plus. Contact details include his office at Hermann-Rodewald-Straße 6a, Room C009, Kiel (24118), and the email address malbers@tierzucht.uni-kiel.de .
Damiano Debiasi serves as a Researcher at the Institute of Animal Breeding and Animal Husbandry, Kiel University, Germany, where he contributes to the Behavioral Informatics in Livestock Husbandry research team. His work integrates computational methods with animal science to optimize husbandry practices. Research interests span Animal Breeding , Animal Husbandry , and Behavioral Informatics , focusing on data-driven approaches to livestock management. Key areas include precision farming technologies, ethology modeling, and welfare assessment systems. Contact: Email: ddebiasi@tierzucht.uni-kiel.de Phone: +49 431 880-5460 Location: Hermann-Rodewald-Straße 6a, Room C005, PO Box 1, 24118 Kiel, Germany
Swantje Geisler is a research associate at the Institute of Animal Breeding and Animal Husbandry, University of Kiel, Germany. Her work focuses on behavioral informatics in livestock husbandry, with an emphasis on animal welfare and data-driven agricultural practices. Role: Researcher Location: Room 209, Hermann-Rodewald-Straße 6, Kiel, Germany Email: sgeisler@tierzucht.uni-kiel.de Her research integrates informatics tools with livestock management systems. Key areas include the application of computational methods to improve animal health monitoring and breeding efficiency. Swantje is part of the Behavioral Informatics in Livestock Husbandry team, which collaborates on projects related to animal welfare and sustainable farming practices.
Lena Kaatz is a researcher at the Institute of Animal Breeding and Animal Husbandry, affiliated with the Christian Albrecht University of Kiel, Germany. She is part of the Behavioral Informatics in Livestock Husbandry team, focusing on applying informatics and behavioral science to optimize livestock management practices. Institute: Institute of Animal Breeding and Animal Husbandry Location: Hermann-Rodewald-Straße 6, Room 209, 24118 Kiel, Germany Academic Role: Researcher in the field of livestock husbandry and behavioral informatics Her work intersects animal science, agricultural informatics, and behavioral analysis, contributing to advancements in sustainable livestock systems and animal welfare.
Dr. Frederik Kaiser is a researcher affiliated with the Institute of Animal Breeding and Husbandry at the University of Kiel , specializing in Behavioral Informatics in Livestock Husbandry . He is also associated with the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Individualized and Cell-Based Medical Technology IMTE under the Department of Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources , contributing to the working group Fish Nutrition & Husbandry . His research spans animal breeding, genetics, and sustainable aquaculture practices. Contact: Hafentörn 3, 25761 Büsum | Phone: 04834-965 399-25 | Email: fkaiser@tierzucht.uni-kiel.de Research Networks German Society for Breeding Science (DGFZ) FoCus - Food Chain Plus Society for Animal Sciences e.V. Projects & Tools Marine Aquaculture - GMA Büsum Competence Center AniFair Software links: Sheep MIS, Epi Viewer, AiniFair
Pia Mandewirth is a part-time lecturer in the Behavioral Informatics in Livestock Husbandry department at the Institute of Animal Breeding and Animal Husbandry , University of Kiel , Germany. She contributes to the team's research and administrative activities. Research Focus: Behavioral Informatics in Livestock Husbandry Location: Hermann-Rodewald-Straße 6, Room 210, University of Kiel
Dr. Jonas Müller is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources at the University of Kiel. His work focuses on animal breeding, husbandry, and aquatic health , particularly within marine aquaculture systems. He is a member of the Behavioral Informatics in Livestock Husbandry team and contributes to interdisciplinary research networks like German Society for Breeding Science (DGFZ) and FoCus - Food Chain Plus . Contact: jmueller@tierzucht.uni-kiel.de | Location: Hafentörn 3, 25761 Büsum
