Professor Eva H. Stukenbrock is a Max Planck Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology in Plön, Germany, and a professor at the Christian-Albrechts University of Kiel. She heads the Max Planck Fellow Group Environmental Genomics, which is jointly hosted by both institutions. Her research focuses on the evolutionary genomics of plant-pathogenic fungi, particularly the genus Zymoseptoria, using integrated genomic, transcriptomic, and experimental approaches. Her research interests include: Evolutionary mechanisms of host-pathogen interactions Genomic architecture and accessory chromosome dynamics in fungal pathogens Adaptive evolution and diversification of plant pathogens Epigenetic regulation in pathogen genomes Population genomics of emerging pathogens Professor Stukenbrock's recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on accessory chromosome evolution, horizontal gene transfer, and host specialization mechanisms in fungal pathogens. Her work demonstrates how chromosomal rearrangements and epigenetic modifications drive pathogen adaptation to agricultural environments. The research spans from fundamental evolutionary mechanisms to practical implications for disease management in crops. She has made significant contributions to understanding how fungal pathogens evolve in response to crop domestication and agricultural practices, with publications in high-impact journals including Nature Communications, PNAS, and New Phytologist. Her work on horizontal chromosome transfer between asexual fungi has challenged conventional understanding of pathogen evolution. Professor Stukenbrock has supervised numerous graduate students across PhD, Master's, and Bachelor's levels, with her students conducting research on diverse aspects of fungal genomics and evolution. Her laboratory maintains active collaborations with international research groups and participates in major scientific conferences focused on plant-microbe interactions and evolutionary biology.