جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Irmgard Greilhuberمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Fungal Taxonomy
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Mycology
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Irmgard Greilhuber is an Associate Professor in the Department of Botany and Biodiversity Research at the University of Vienna's Faculty of Life Sciences. Her work focuses on fungal taxonomy, biodiversity conservation, and the impacts of climate change on mycological ecosystems. She leads projects like the 'Global Spore Sampling Project' and contributed to the Austrian Red List of Fungi. Her research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to biodiversity preservation. Key projects include the 2013-2016 Borkenbewohnende Dothideomy grant and collaborative studies on airborne fungal DNA dynamics. Her expertise spans species discovery (e.g., new Volvariella species in Pakistan), secondary metabolite analysis (Hypoxylaceae compounds), and phylogenetic studies of macrofungi across Europe. Education: Doctorate in Botany (university unspecified) Grants: €-funded Dothideomy project (2013-2016) Collaborations: International networks on aerobiology and fungal conservation She actively participates in citizen science initiatives like Pilzfinder and contributes to global biodiversity databases. Her lab focuses on integrative taxonomy, combining morphological and molecular approaches to resolve species complexes.

• Applied Ecology
• Invasive Species Management
• Ecosystem Restoration
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Dr Richard Harris is a Lecturer at Curtin University's School of Molecular and Life Sciences (MLS), within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, with a focus on invasive species ecology. His research emphasizes human-induced ecological impacts, including habitat fragmentation, mining effects, invasive species, and restoration ecology. Dr. Harris teaches multiple units, including Terrestrial Ecology, Habitat and Landform Mapping, and contributes to environmental research projects. His work bridges applied ecological research with land management practices, demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications and management-focused reports. Education: Ph.D. Zoology, University of Canterbury, New Zealand Research Interests: Human disturbance impacts on ecosystems (e.g., mining, invasive species, fire), restoration ecology, and biodiversity conservation. His work often involves field-based studies and collaboration with land managers. Teaching: Coordinates Environmental Unit Major programs and teaches topics like Global Environmental Challenges, Sustainable Development, and Environmental Research Projects. Highlights include student-led ecological fieldwork and lab activities. Grants & Awards: None explicitly listed in provided text. Supervision: Actively supervises honours students in applied ecology research. Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative projects with organizations like Landcare Research (NZ) and Curtin’s restoration ecology groups.

• Molecular Plant Pathology
• Fungicide Resistance
• Third-Generation DNA Sequencing
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Dr. Katherine Zulak is a Lecturer at Curtin University's School of Molecular and Life Sciences within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on molecular plant pathology, particularly fungicide resistance in agricultural crops. She develops innovative tools using third-generation DNA sequencing (e.g., Oxford Nanopore) for real-time monitoring of pathogen resistance. Her work emphasizes barley phytopathogens like Pyrenophora teres and wheat stripe rust, with applications in sustainable agriculture and disease management. Her research also extends to plant-microbe interactions, including studies on aphid-legume interactions and conifer defense mechanisms. She has contributed to understanding terpenoid biosynthesis pathways in sandalwood and opium poppy, exploring metabolic reprogramming in elicitor-treated cultures. Her methodologies include proteomics, metabolomics, and next-generation sequencing technologies. Key Contributions: Development of portable DNA sequencing for field-based resistance monitoring Characterization of fungal secretomes and pathogen virulence factors Metagenomic analysis of crop microbiomes Integration of omics data for plant defense studies Dr. Zulak collaborates with industry partners to translate molecular insights into practical solutions for crop protection. Her work bridges fundamental research and agricultural applications, addressing global challenges in sustainable crop production.

• Environmental DNA (eDNA)
• Metabarcoding
• Biodiversity Monitoring
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Kirsten Harper is a Research Fellow in Conservation Genetics specializing in environmental DNA (eDNA) at the Division of Conservation Science, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh. She holds a PhD in Ecology from the University of Stirling and has previously collaborated with the University of Miami and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Southwest Fisheries Science Center on genetic monitoring applications. Her research pioneers eDNA and metabarcoding techniques for biodiversity assessment, diet analysis, and microbiome profiling in ecologically challenging contexts—including endangered species monitoring, remote island ecosystems, and marine environments. Current initiatives span herbivore diet studies in Saudi Arabia, Scimitar-horned oryx microbiome research in Chad, marine diet primer development near Ascension Island, and large-scale biodiversity surveys in the Sargasso Sea and Pitcairn Islands. Dr. Harper founded Giving Ecologists Access to Resources (GEAR), a nonprofit supporting underrepresented scientists through research resource access. Her work bridges cutting-edge genetic methodologies with urgent conservation needs in logistically complex field settings, emphasizing practical applications for species restoration and ecosystem management.

• Plant Genetics
• Essential Oil Chemistry
• DNA Metabarcoding
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Corinna Schmiderer is a researcher at the Institute of Botany within the Department of Ecosystem Management, Climate and Biodiversity at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). Her work focuses on plant biochemistry and genetics, with particular expertise in aromatic plants of the Lamiaceae family including sage, oregano, and marjoram species. Dr. Schmiderer's research primarily investigates plant genetic diversity, essential oil composition, and DNA-based identification methods for medicinal and aromatic plants. Her work spans phytochemical analysis of Origanum species across different geographic regions (Austria, Corsica, Syria), genetic diversity studies of Cistus species, and development of DNA metabarcoding techniques for plant authentication. She has made significant contributions to understanding how environmental factors and microbial interactions influence secondary metabolite production in plants. Her publication record shows consistent research output from 2008 to 2023, with recent work focusing on monoterpene synthases in sage species and intraspecific genetic diversity in Cistus plants. The research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between plant genetics, biochemistry, and conservation biology, with applications in plant authentication, quality control of medicinal plants, and understanding evolutionary relationships. Dr. Schmiderer is currently involved in the research project "Assessment of the state of genetic diversity of steppe plants in Austrian dry habitats as a basis for the detection of future trends" (2024-2025), which examines genetic diversity of steppe plants in Austria's dry habitats to establish baseline data for monitoring future ecological changes. This project involves collaboration with the Institute of Integrative Nature Conservation Research and is funded by national companies.

Helena Bilandžijaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Evolutionary Developmental Biology
• Eco-Evo-Devo Adaptive Evolution
• Cave Biology
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Helena Bilandžija is a Senior Research Fellow at the Ruđer Bošković Institute in Zagreb, Croatia, specializing in Evolutionary Developmental Biology and Subterranean Ecology . Her work bridges Phenotypic Plasticity and Genetic Assimilation in cave organisms. Education: PhD in Biology (2007–2013), Ruđer Bošković Institute & University of Osijek Postdoc (2015–2017), University of Maryland BSc in Biology-Ecology (1999–2005), University of Zagreb Research Themes: Evolution of albinism via melanin pathway defects Role of catecholaminergic systems in cave adaptation Conservation of subterranean species like Congeria bivalves Epigenetic mechanisms in phenotypic plasticity Phylogeography of Dinaric Karst endemics Comparative transcriptomics across cave and surface species Grants: 2019–2024: €1M TTPP Grant for 'Evolution in the Dark' 2014–2017: €118k NEWFELPRO Postdoctoral Grant Scientific Awards: NEWFELPRO Fellowship (2014–2017) EMBO Short-Term Fellowship (2014) L'Oréal-UNESCO 'For Women in Science' Fellowship (2013) Best Poster at 21st International Conference on Subterranean Biology (2012) Her research spans Cavefish (Astyanax mexicanus) , Dinaric Karst Bivalves , and Isopod Crustaceans , with a focus on Genetic Adaptation , Environmental DNA , and Conservation of Subterranean Ecosystems . She collaborates with teams across Europe and North America, maintaining Cave and Surface Invertebrate Facilities for experimental studies.

Brendan Wilhelmiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Aquaponics
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
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Prof Brendan Wilhelmi is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology at Rhodes University, South Africa. With a career spanning over two decades, his expertise encompasses aquaponics, microbial ecology, enzyme-nanoparticle interactions, and environmental biotechnology. He previously held academic positions at the University of Fort Hare (2002), Technikon Witwatersrand (1999-2001), and the National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa Laboratory (1997-1999, 1991-1993). Rhodes University (2009-present) University of Fort Hare (2002) Technikon Witwatersrand (1999-2001) National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa Laboratory (1997-1999, 1991-1993) His research focuses on biochemical markers in soilless plant growth systems , utilizing metabarcoding and metabolomic approaches to study microbiome roles in aquaponics. Key projects include seasonal microbial diversity assessments, probiotic applications, and DNA barcoding for species identification. Publications emphasize aquaponic systems, nanoparticle-biochemistry interactions, and enzymatic studies in environmental and biomedical contexts. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary trends in microbial community analysis , nanoparticle toxicity , and plant-fish ecosystem dynamics . He supervises active research on aquaponics microbiology and has graduated numerous MSc and PhD students specializing in topics spanning from nanoparticle neurotherapeutics to forensic entomotoxicology . He teaches core modules including Advanced Metabolism , Scientific Writing , and Biochemistry Building Blocks , while serving as Honours coordinator. Affiliations include Nelson Mandela Hall Fellow (2016-present) and leadership roles in departmental management (2013-2017 Head of Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology). Labs and teams: Leads research in aquaponics systems within the soilless plant growth research group, collaborating with microbiologists, chemists, and environmental engineers to optimize sustainable agricultural practices.

Henrik Krehenwinkelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Genomics
• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
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Henrik Krehenwinkel is a Full Professor (W3) in the Department of Biogeography at the University of Trier , Germany. His research integrates genomic tools with field and lab experiments to study biological responses to global environmental change , focusing on arthropod communities in Europe and Pacific islands, particularly Hawaii. Employment history: Full Professor at Trier (2022–present), Assistant Professor (2018–2022), Postdoctoral Researcher at UC Berkeley (2015–2018), and Max Planck Institute (2014). Education: PhD in Evolutionary Genetics (2013), Diploma in Biology (2009) from Ruhr University Bochum, and studies in Molecular Ecology at IISc Bangalore (2008). Research Interests center on evolutionary adaptation , ecological community dynamics , and environmental DNA (eDNA) applications . Key project themes include retrospective biodiversity analysis , rapid field detection tools , agricultural pest monitoring , and eco-evolutionary responses of metaorganisms . His lab also investigates extreme sexual selection in spiders and invasive species biosecurity . Publications highlight genomic approaches to biodiversity monitoring, including eDNA from archived herbaria , molecular gut content analysis , and third-generation sequencing for taxonomy . Awards include the Konrad Thaler Dissertation Prize (2016), DFG Postdoctoral Fellowship (2015–2017), and summa cum laude distinctions. Teaching includes courses on Molecular Biogeography , Tropical Biodiversity Excursions (India/Hawaii), and Biology of Arachnids/Fishes . He leads environmental specimen bank projects and develops user-friendly eDNA detection systems for agricultural applications.

Susan Kennedyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Island biology
• Arthropod community ecology
• Molecular gut content analysis
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Susan Kennedy is a Postdoctoral Researcher and Laboratory Manager at the University of Trier, Department of Biogeography within the Faculty of Spatial and Environmental Sciences. Her research focuses on island biology, arthropod community ecology, molecular gut content analysis, and spider biodiversity and systematics, utilizing DNA metabarcoding and other advanced molecular techniques. University: University of Trier School: Spatial and Environmental Sciences Department: Biogeography Email: kennedy@uni-trier.de Education: Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Policy and Management from UC Berkeley (2018) B.A. in Biology from Earlham College (2008) Research Interests: Susan's work explores the intersection of molecular ecology and island biogeography, with a focus on spider biodiversity and arthropod community dynamics. She employs DNA metabarcoding to analyze predator-prey interactions and ecosystem structure, particularly in Pacific island systems affected by anthropogenic disturbance. Recent Publications: Her research contributes to understanding biodiversity patterns through high-throughput DNA sequencing, including studies on spider gut microbiomes, genome evolution, and environmental DNA sampling. She has developed protocols for cost-effective metabarcoding and has investigated the role of habitat fragmentation in microallopatric differentiation. Scientific Awards: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (2012-2017) NSF Graduate Research Internship Program (2016-2017) Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award (UC Berkeley, 2018) Bob Lane and Sandy Purcell Graduate Summer Award (UC Berkeley, 2017) Harvey I. Magy Memorial Scholarship (UC Berkeley, 2016) California Scholarship Fund (2016) Robert L. Usinger Memorial Award (UC Berkeley, 2015) Phi Beta Kappa induction (2008) Departmental and College Honors at Earlham College (2008) Millard S. Markle Award for Field Biology (Earlham College, 2008) Teaching Experience: She has served as Graduate Student Instructor for Spider Biology and Field Entomology at UC Berkeley, and as an SAT Instructor and Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at PowerScore and Earlham College, respectively. Her project 'Pacific Scanner' involves international collaboration across Germany, Japan, and the USA.

• Marine Ecotoxicology
• Marine Biology
• Benthic Ecology
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Francisco Jardim de Almada Nascimento is an Associate Professor in Marine Ecotoxicology at the Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences (DEEP) at Stockholm University. His research focuses on understanding how ecosystems respond to anthropogenic and environmental disturbances both structurally and functionally, with particular emphasis on Baltic Sea ecosystems. His main research interests include: Responses of benthic communities to eutrophication Species interaction effects on benthic ecosystem processes Structuring factors of metazoan biodiversity in benthic habitats Toxicity of mixtures of contaminants on ecosystem function Dr. Nascimento is actively involved in two major research projects: NEMOte BARCODing (2019-2023), which employs state-of-the-art eDNA sequencing techniques and DNA metabarcoding to improve monitoring tools for Baltic benthic ecosystems; and a project (2023-2027) investigating the environmental risks associated with seabed mining for rare earth elements in the Baltic Sea. His research utilizes advanced molecular techniques including eDNA and eRNA sequencing to understand benthic biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. His publication record demonstrates a strong focus on the impacts of anthropogenic disturbances on marine ecosystems, examining how factors like bottom trawling, recreational boating, pollution, and changing phytoplankton communities affect benthic biodiversity and ecosystem processes. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaborations and employs cutting-edge molecular methods to address complex environmental questions. Dr. Nascimento is also involved with the Baltic Sea Fellows network, an interdisciplinary group of young researchers focused on Baltic Sea research, and leads his own research group focusing on ecosystem responses to disturbances. He teaches courses in Ecotoxicology, Marine Biology, and Ecology at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and is interested in supervising BSc and MSc projects related to marine ecology and ecotoxicology.

• Spatial dynamics
• Insect-plant interactions
• Quantitative food webs
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Professor Tomas Roslin is a prominent ecologist at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences and the Ecosystems and Environment Research Programme. His research focuses on the spatial dynamics of ecological communities, particularly insect-plant interactions and quantitative food webs. Roslin leads the Spatial Foodweb Ecology Group, which investigates how spatial context affects interactions between plants, herbivorous insects, and their natural enemies. Professor Roslin's research spans multiple ecological domains, with particular emphasis on spatial dynamics in food webs, habitat fragmentation, and metacommunity processes. His work demonstrates how spatial context affects not only ecological population dynamics but also microevolutionary processes such as local adaptation. Recent research has increasingly focused on quantitative food webs as descriptors of insect interactions with other trophic levels, addressing general patterns across multiple local food webs and linking food web structure to functioning. His studies often incorporate cutting-edge molecular techniques like metabarcoding to explore biodiversity patterns. Analysis of Professor Roslin's recent publications reveals a strong focus on climate change impacts on ecological communities, particularly in northern ecosystems. His work examines thermal homogenization of boreal communities, latitudinal gradients in species interactions, and the effects of climate warming on Arctic plant-fungus networks. There's also significant emphasis on methodological advances in biodiversity monitoring, including metabarcoding approaches for studying insect microbiota and airborne fungal DNA. His research increasingly addresses conservation applications, particularly for invertebrates. Professor Roslin has received several prestigious awards recognizing his contributions to ecology and mentorship: Academy of Finland Recognition Award (2005) Best tutor of undergraduate students in the Faculty of Biosciences (2007) Commendation for good thesis supervision (2011) Oskar Öflund Foundation "The Big Prize" (2011) Professor Roslin actively supervises students at multiple levels, serving as supervisor or co-supervisor for doctoral theses, pre-examiner of doctoral theses, and member of doctoral thesis committees. His research is supported by numerous projects, including "Mapping Mosquito-Borne Viruses" (2025-2026), "Näringsvävar i matsvamp" (2024-2025), and "Biodiversiteettimuutoksen mittarit ja ek" (2023-2027). He also leads the long-running "Spatial Foodweb Ecology Group" project since 2011. Professor Roslin leads the Spatial Foodweb Ecology Group, which employs innovative approaches to study ecological networks. The group has been instrumental in developing metabarcoding techniques for studying insect communities and their interactions. Recent work includes the Insect Biome Atlas project, which conducted a comprehensive metabarcoding survey of terrestrial arthropods in Sweden and Madagascar, and the Global Spore Sampling Project, which created a standardized dataset of airborne fungal DNA worldwide.

Susanne Kortschمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Marine Ecology
• Food Web Ecology
• Ecological Networks
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Susanne Kortsch is an Academy Research Fellow at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Biological Stations. As a marine community and food web ecologist, her work bridges ecological community structure with ecosystem functioning, emphasizing how ecological networks evolve across time and space. Current role: Academy Research Fellow Key affiliations: University of Helsinki, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Biological Stations Her research spans diverse ecological domains, including marine and Antarctic ecosystems, agronomy, pollination services, and climate change impacts. She integrates theoretical frameworks with empirical data to analyze food web robustness, biodiversity-ecosystem functioning relationships, and the cascading effects of stressors like microplastics and warming. Recent publications highlight her focus on: Trophic interaction responses to multiple stressors Climate-driven changes in flexible foraging behavior Mechanisms linking agricultural specialization to pollination vulnerability Heatwave-induced rewiring of coastal food webs Advancements in quantitative network approaches for ecosystem management Her work has been supported by the Research Council of Finland and private foundations, with projects spanning 2024-2028 and 2023-2028. She supervises doctoral research in Wildlife Biology and contributes to global marine and climate change research networks.

Joel Brownمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Community Ecology
• Drosophila Ecology
• Parasitoid-Host Interactions
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Dr Joel Brown is a community ecologist affiliated with the Institute of Entomology , Czech Academy of Sciences, and collaborates with the Department of Zoology , University of Oxford . His research focuses on the ecological dynamics of Drosophila communities and their parasitoids in tropical rainforests across Australia and Papua New Guinea . His work explores how abiotic (e.g., temperature, altitude) and biotic (e.g., host-parasitoid interactions) factors shape these communities. A key aspect of his research involves the role of endosymbiotic bacteria in mediating these interactions. He employs DNA metabarcoding and experimental manipulations to uncover patterns of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning along altitudinal gradients . Dr Brown is primarily based in Jan Hrcek’s laboratory at the Institute of Entomology, Czech Republic, when not conducting fieldwork in tropical regions. His interdisciplinary approach integrates molecular techniques with ecological theory to advance understanding of biodiversity responses to environmental change.

• Arctic Ecology
• Population Dynamics
• Ecosystem Management
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Rolf Anker Ims is a Professor of Ecology at the Department of Arctic and Marine Biology, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. He serves as Head of the Climate-ecological Observatory for Arctic Tundra (COAT) , focusing on population, community, and ecosystem dynamics in boreal and Arctic environments. His work emphasizes climate change impacts, adaptive monitoring systems, and food web interactions. Current Research : Arctic-alpine small mammal population dynamics Camera trap methodology for ecological monitoring Predator-prey interactions in cyclic systems Climate change effects on tundra ecosystems Adaptive ecosystem management frameworks Recent Trends : Developing semi-automated image analysis workflows Studying interspecific competition in Arctic foxes Examining parasite dynamics in Svalbard Modeling multi-scale predator-prey systems Collaborations : Leads the COAT program while collaborating with international researchers across institutions like Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment, and participating in multidisciplinary projects including ECOGEN research group and Arctic Future Pathfinders educational initiatives.

Sundy Mauriceمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Fungal Ecology
• Population Genomics
• RADseq Techniques
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Sundy Maurice is a researcher at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Mycology Group within the Centre for Integrative Microbial Evolution (CIME) and Evogene projects. Her work spans fungal ecology, population genomics, and climate adaptation research. Education : PhD in Microbiology (2011, Université de Brest), Agronomy Engineer (2006, VetAgro Sup), Bachelor in Natural Sciences (2001, Université de Montpellier) Positions : Researcher (2016-present), MSCA Postdoc (2014-2016), Researcher at Soufflet Group (2013-2014), Temporary Researcher/Lecturer (2011-2012, Université de Bretagne Occidentale) Her research focuses on fungal genetic diversity, particularly in polypore and wood decay fungi, using techniques like RADseq, genome sequencing, and metabarcoding. Collaborative projects include the 1KB Fungal Genomes Project with the Joint Genome Institute and ecological studies in boreal forests across Fennoscandia, Russia, and Poland. Key methodologies involve population genetics, coalescent analysis, and climate adaptation modeling. Recent publications (2021-2025) analyze phylogenomics of Discinaceae, indoor mycobiomes in daycare centers, and population dynamics of forest fungi. Collaborators include Jenni Nordén (Norwegian Institute for Nature Research), Søren Rosendahl (University of Copenhagen), and Otto Miettinen (University of Helsinki). Scientific Awards Marie Curie Individual Fellowship (IEF-FP7-People, 2014) Norwegian Research Council Grant (2016-2019) Collaborations & Labs : Active in the Oslo Mycology Group , collaborating with institutions across Europe and the Joint Genome Institute . Her work bridges fieldwork, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and conservation policy.