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Niels Dingemanseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Behavioural Ecology
• Evolutionary Ecology
• Animal Personality
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Niels Dingemanse is a tenured Professor of Behavioural Ecology at Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU) in Munich, Germany, and leads the Evolutionary Ecology of Variation research group at the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology. His academic journey includes roles as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Groningen and the University of Wales, Bangor. He holds a PhD in natural sciences from Utrecht University (2003) and an M.Sc. in Ecology from the University of Groningen (1997). His research focuses on evolutionary and behavioural ecology, particularly the ecological and evolutionary significance of individual variation in behaviour, physiology, and life-history traits. Key themes include personality evolution, indirect genetic effects, and the integration of genomic approaches with ecological field studies. Dingemanse has contributed to projects like the Great Tit HapMap initiative, exploring genomic variation across continental scales. Publications emphasize interdisciplinary methods, combining field experiments with genomic and statistical tools. His work addresses topics such as mate choice evolution, the role of environmental fluctuations in shaping social plasticity, and the genetic basis of vocal rhythms in birds. Grants and fellowships include the Veni Innovational Research Incentives Scheme (Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research) and ALW open competition grants. He has advised numerous postdoctoral researchers and leads collaborative projects across Europe.

Jochen Wolfمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Speciation Genomics
• Genome Evolution
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jochen Wolf is Chair of the Evolutionary Biology Division at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) and a Max Planck Fellow of the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence since 2022. His research integrates evolutionary biology, genomics, and ecology to address fundamental questions about speciation, adaptation, and biodiversity across multiple biological systems. Dr. Wolf's research program applies an integrative approach to understand microevolutionary processes and genetic mechanisms underlying species divergence. His work combines large-scale genomic analyses with laboratory and field experiments to characterize genomic divergence across populations and species. Key empirical systems include natural populations of birds (particularly corvids, swallows, and cuckoos), marine mammals (pinnipeds and killer whales), plant communities, and experimental evolution in fission yeast. His research spans multiple scales from immediate microevolutionary processes to broader evolutionary patterns across time. His recent publications reveal a sophisticated integration of genomic, epigenetic, and ecological perspectives. A notable trend shows increasing focus on structural genomic variation, chromosomal rearrangements, and epigenetic mechanisms as drivers of evolutionary processes. His work demonstrates how these molecular mechanisms interact with ecological factors to shape patterns of biodiversity and adaptation. Dr. Wolf's research has gained significant recognition through publications in top-tier journals including Nature, Science, and Nature Ecology & Evolution. His groundbreaking studies on crow hybrid zones, killer whale ecotypes, and experimental evolution of speciation have been featured in prominent media outlets such as The New Yorker, The Guardian, Scientific American, and Der Spiegel, demonstrating the broad impact of his work. As Principal Investigator, Dr. Wolf actively mentors doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers, fostering the next generation of evolutionary biologists. His lab maintains strong international collaborations, particularly through affiliations with SciLifeLab in Uppsala. Research in his group is supported by multiple funding sources including German Research Foundation grants and European Union programs, enabling both fundamental research and applications to conservation biology. The Wolf lab operates within LMU's Division of Evolutionary Biology, which provides access to state-of-the-art facilities including the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre. The lab maintains strong connections with the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence and SciLifeLab in Uppsala, creating a rich collaborative environment for interdisciplinary research in evolutionary genomics. This network enables comprehensive studies spanning from molecular mechanisms to ecological and evolutionary consequences across diverse biological systems.

• Behavioral Ecology
• Animal Behavior
• Social Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Eli D. Strauss is a behavioral ecologist and Postdoctoral Researcher at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior and the University of Konstanz. He will transition to an Assistant Professor position at the Department of Integrative Biology, Michigan State University in late 2025. His research focuses on the evolution of stable social systems, particularly in spotted hyenas, analyzing how individual behaviors and relationships shape group-level dynamics. Strauss employs field experiments, computational techniques, and long-term observational data to study dominance hierarchies, social inequality, and the interplay between individual experiences and collective behaviors. Research Interests : Strauss investigates how societies emerge from individual interactions, emphasizing long-term perspectives. Key themes include dominance hierarchy dynamics, social inheritance, and the ecological drivers of social behavior. His work bridges behavioral ecology with computational methods, addressing questions about social structure stability and evolutionary adaptations. Key Projects : Co-director of the Mara Hyena Project in Kenya, a long-term study on hyena behavior and ecology. Developing methodologies for longitudinal studies of dominance hierarchies, including frameworks for analyzing hierarchy dynamics across timescales. His computational tools (e.g., DynaRankR ) are widely used for dominance inference. Upcoming Initiatives : Establishing a lab at Michigan State University focusing on social behavior and collective ecology. Recruiting graduate students and postdocs to study social systems, computational ecology, and animal behavior.

Richard Merrillمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Speciation
• Genetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Richard Merrill is a Professor at the Division of Evolutionary Biology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, where he leads the Research Group on Behavior and Speciation. His work integrates ecology, genetics, and neurobiology to study speciation mechanisms, particularly in Heliconius butterflies. PhD in Zoology, University of Cambridge, UK (2012) MSc in Biology (Integrative Biosciences), University of Oxford, UK (2006) BSc in Biology, University College London, UK (2004) Research Interests: Dr. Merrill investigates how sensory and behavioral traits drive population divergence and speciation. His work focuses on Heliconius butterflies, addressing genetic and neural basis of reproductive isolation, sensory ecology, and ecological speciation. Scientific Awards: ERC Starting Grant (2019) DFG Emmy Noether Fellowship (2016) British Ecological Society Award (2014) Royal Entomological Society Alfred Russel Wallace Thesis Prize (2012) Ernst Mayr Fellowship (2011) Advising: Dr. Merrill has mentored numerous PhD and MSc students, including José Antonio Borrero Malo, Yi Peng Toh, Matteo Rossi, and Chi-Yun Kuo. His group collaborates with institutions in Colombia, Finland, Panama, and the UK. Labs & Teams: The Behavior and Speciation group at LMU Munich, part of the Faculty of Biology, combines fieldwork in the tropics with neuroanatomy and genomics. Current projects include sensory ecology, neural divergence, and alpine wood ant speciation.

Parm von Oheimbمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Malacology
• Biodiversity Patterns
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Parm von Oheimb is a Researcher in the Mollusc Collection at the Museum für Naturkunde – Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Research in Berlin, Germany, where he has worked since 2019. His research focuses on malacology, biodiversity patterns, evolutionary biology, and biogeography, with particular emphasis on land snails and freshwater mollusks across diverse ecosystems including the Tibetan Plateau, Vietnam, and urban environments. Previously, he held postdoctoral positions at The Natural History Museum in London (2015-2019) and Justus Liebig University Giessen (2013-2015). Dr. von Oheimb earned his Dr. rer. nat. in 2013 from Justus Liebig University Giessen with a dissertation titled "Phylogeography at the 'Roof of the World' – Diversity and distribution of freshwater mollusks at the Tibetan Plateau and the Himalayas." He completed his Diploma in Biology with distinction in 2008 from the same institution. His educational background provided the foundation for his extensive research on mollusk systematics, biogeography, and evolutionary patterns across diverse geographical regions. Dr. von Oheimb's research interests span multiple areas of malacology and biodiversity science. His work on Tibetan Plateau freshwater gastropods has contributed significantly to understanding high-altitude adaptation and historical biogeography. His research in Vietnam has focused on limestone karst ecosystems and the biodiversity of land snails, revealing cryptic species diversity and community assembly patterns. More recently, he has investigated urban biodiversity, particularly examining cemeteries as habitats for terrestrial gastropods in Berlin. His methodological approaches integrate field surveys, molecular phylogenetics, morphological analysis, and biogeographical modeling to address fundamental questions in evolutionary biology and ecology. His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent research output across multiple continents and habitats, with a clear trajectory from high-altitude freshwater systems to tropical limestone karsts and urban environments. The research shows a consistent focus on molluscan biodiversity patterns while adapting methodologies to address specific ecological and evolutionary questions in each system. His work often involves large international collaborations, reflecting the global nature of biodiversity research. Dr. von Oheimb has received several scientific awards including a Research Fellowship from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (2015-2017), a Travel Award from the Malacological Society of London (2016), and the J. Frances Allen Institute of Malacology Outstanding Publication Award (2013). He has also received multiple awards for poster presentations at international conferences. As a dedicated researcher, Dr. von Oheimb has served as a Subject Editor for Zoosystematics and Evolution since 2025 and is an active member of several scientific societies including The Malacological Society of London, Unitas Malacologica, and the German Malacological Society. His work contributes to multiple research programs at the Museum für Naturkunde, particularly the "Dynamics of Nature" initiative and the "Life between Graves" project examining cemetery biodiversity. Dr. von Oheimb also contributes to science communication through the "Schemenkabinett" project and has developed various popular science formats. His research leverages the extensive mollusk collections at the Museum für Naturkunde, connecting traditional taxonomy with modern molecular approaches to address contemporary questions in biodiversity science.

• Molecular Biology
• Microbiology
• Biochemistry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stefan Irniger serves as a faculty member at a German-speaking academic institution, where he has supervised numerous doctoral candidates between 2004 and 2014. His academic position as a Privatdozent (PD) indicates he has completed the habilitation process, the highest academic qualification in the German system. Dr. Irniger's research spans multiple areas of molecular and cellular biology, with particular emphasis on: Microbial pathogenesis and host-pathogen interactions Fungal and yeast molecular genetics Protein regulation and post-translational modifications Enzyme structure and function Cellular metabolism and signaling pathways His doctoral students have published work examining diverse biological systems including Toxoplasma gondii, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Aspergillus nidulans, and various plant-pathogen interactions. The publications demonstrate a consistent focus on molecular mechanisms underlying cellular processes, with particular attention to protein regulation, metabolic pathways, and host-microbe interactions. His students' work appears across multiple subdisciplines including parasitology, fungal genetics, enzymology, and membrane biology. Dr. Irniger has guided 18 doctoral students to completion, with dissertation topics spanning from 2004-2014. His students have investigated fundamental biological questions with implications for infectious disease, agricultural pathology, and basic cellular mechanisms. While specific awards are not documented in the available records, the breadth and quality of supervised research indicates significant scholarly contribution to his fields of expertise.

Marcus Fritzeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Bat Conservation
• Ecosystem Services
• Population Ecology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marcus Fritze is a researcher in Applied Zoology and Nature Conservation at the University of Greifswald, with a dual affiliation since 2023 at the Competence Center for Bat Conservation Saxony-Anhalt within the South Harz Karst Landscape Biosphere Reserve. His work bridges scientific research with practical conservation applications, focusing specifically on bat ecology and conservation. Dr. Fritze's research spans multiple critical areas in bat conservation. He investigates population trends and demographic parameters through BfN-funded projects 'Threatened Data for Threatened Species' and BATTREND. A major output from these initiatives is BATLAS, an online platform for analyzing bat population data across Germany. His work addresses the 'green-green dilemma' between renewable energy expansion and wildlife conservation, particularly examining wind energy impacts on bats and the ecological consequences of light pollution. His physiological research examines hibernation (winter torpor) mechanisms in bats and how their immune systems function during this energy-conserving state, with special focus on white-nose disease. Through the F.U.N. initiative ('Forschung, Umweltbildung und praktischen Naturschutz'), he integrates research, environmental education, and practical conservation to support biodiversity. Current projects include 'Bats and Biosphere' (human-wildlife interactions) and 'Bats and Ponds' (role of water bodies in ecosystems). Analysis of Dr. Fritze's publication record reveals an interdisciplinary approach addressing conservation challenges at the intersection of ecology, immunology, policy, and technology. His work demonstrates particular expertise in developing evidence-based conservation strategies that effectively bridge scientific research with practical implementation. Dr. Fritze actively supervises numerous Master's and Bachelor's students on bat conservation topics, often in collaboration with other institutions including FH Bernburg, HTW Dresden, and TU Berlin. His current supervisees are investigating ecosystem services provided by bats in fruit orchards, urban pond habitats for bats, wind turbine mitigation measures, and spring activities of bats on orchard meadows. His collaborative approach extends internationally, such as with Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana in Colombia on jaguar conservation perceptions. Through his leadership in the Competence Center for Bat Conservation Saxony-Anhalt and various research projects, Dr. Fritze has developed effective frameworks for collaboration between scientists, amateur researchers, and volunteer conservationists. His work exemplifies how rigorous scientific research can directly inform and improve practical conservation outcomes in complex human-wildlife landscapes.

Chris-Carolin Schönمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Genetics
• Agricultural Biotechnology
• Genomic Selection
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Chris-Carolin Schön is a full Professor of Plant Breeding at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), holding her position since 2007. She is affiliated with the TUM School of Life Sciences and leads research on molecular biology integration in agricultural processes, focusing on molecular markers in crop breeding, biodiversity characterization, and optimized breeding strategies for complex traits. Her academic journey includes studies in agricultural sciences at Hohenheim University and Oregon State University, followed by postdoctoral work at Hohenheim University and a leadership role at the State Plant Breeding Institute there. Prof. Schön’s research emphasizes enhancing crop resilience through genomic tools, particularly in maize, with studies on drought tolerance, cold adaptation, and genetic diversity utilization. She pioneered Synbreed, an interdisciplinary network for genome-based breeding research in plants and animals. Her awards include the Bavarian State Medal (2024), an Honorary Doctorate from Heinrich-Heine-University (2024), and the Bavarian Order of Merit (2018). Her work spans genomic prediction models, haplotype analysis, and improving imputation quality in genomic data. Key projects include exploiting European maize landraces for resistance traits and developing libraries of doubled-haploid lines to safeguard genetic resources. She collaborates on initiatives like AgroClustEr for synergistic plant and animal breeding, and her lab focuses on traits like photosynthetic efficiency, root system adaptation, and protein networks in crops.

Joseph Colganمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Genomics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Ecological Genomics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joseph Colgan is an Assistant Professor and Group Leader at the Institute of Organismic and Molecular Evolution at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Germany. His research group focuses on ecological and evolutionary genomics of social insects, particularly bumblebees and mason bees, using integrative approaches combining behavioral, molecular, genomic, immunological, and computational techniques. Dr. Colgan's educational background includes: PhD in Zoology from University of Dublin, Trinity College (2008-2014) MSc in Immunology and Global Health from Maynooth University (2007-2008) BSc in Zoology from University College Dublin (2003-2007) Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education from University College Cork (2018-2019) His research program centers on three interconnected themes. His work on phenotypic plasticity examines how single genotypes produce multiple phenotypes in social insects, particularly focusing on the genomic architecture underlying caste differentiation. In ecological and evolutionary genomics, he investigates how pollinators respond to environmental challenges including habitat loss, pesticide exposure, and climate change, with recent work applying population genomics to assess genetic diversity in wild bee populations. His immunogenomics research explores host-parasite interactions, examining molecular mechanisms of immune responses to pathogens and environmental stressors, with particular focus on how mating, diapause, and nematode infections alter immune gene expression in bumblebees. Analysis of Dr. Colgan's publication record reveals a consistent focus on insect genomics with increasing specialization in social insect systems. His early work included salmonid genomics, but his research has increasingly concentrated on bumblebees and other pollinators, with a growing emphasis on pesticide impacts, immune system evolution, and evolutionary adaptations. His recent publications demonstrate sophisticated integration of genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic approaches to address fundamental questions in evolutionary biology and pressing concerns in pollinator conservation. Dr. Colgan supervises a diverse research team including six PhD students (Jannik Möllmann, Max Bolder, Hongfei Xu, Safira Moog, Dean Hodapp, and Eva Baumgarten), four Master's students, and multiple Bachelor's students. His group actively pursues projects in population and comparative genomics of wild bees, evolution of dormant phenotypes, signatures of sexual antagonism, queen specialization in social insects, insect immune system evolution, and genomic approaches to bee conservation. The research group maintains strong international collaborations, particularly with institutions in Ireland and the UK where Dr. Colgan previously conducted postdoctoral research.

Britta Nestlerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Science
• Computational Materials Science
• Phase-Field Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Britta Nestler serves as a Research Unit Chair at the Institute of Nanotechnology (INT) within the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany. Leading the Microstructure Simulations research group (INT-MSS), she focuses on computational modeling of mechanical and microstructural properties in materials, with significant contributions to phase-field methodologies for microstructure evolution and materials design. Her research spans computational materials science, phase-field modeling, and multiphysics simulations for energy storage systems. Key interests include chemo-mechanical coupling in multiphase systems, solid-state dewetting phenomena, battery electrode optimization, and microstructure-property relationships in polycrystalline materials. She integrates machine learning and data management frameworks to advance virtual materials design, particularly for post-lithium battery technologies. Recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on phase-field applications for energy materials, with 15+ 2025 articles addressing battery electrode design, structural optimization of porous materials, and multiphysics coupling in electro-chemo-mechanical systems. Her work bridges fundamental thermodynamics with industrial applications, notably in the POLiS Cluster of Excellence for post-lithium storage. Prof. Nestler actively shapes the field through leadership in the GAMM Workshop on phase-field modeling and the Materials/Microstructure Modeling conference. As part of KIT's Institute of Nanotechnology, her INT-MSS group collaborates on virtual materials design initiatives within the MaTeLiS Focus Field and NFDI4Ing research data infrastructure, driving digitalization in engineering sciences.

James St Clairمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Behavioral Ecology
• Animal Behavior
• Evolutionary Processes
• +۴ مورد دیگر

James St Clair is a postdoctoral researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, working within the Department of Linguistic and Cultural Evolution. His research focuses on behavioral ecology, with particular emphasis on understanding animal behavior in the context of environmental and evolutionary processes. He is actively involved with the CrowCoG research group, investigating the extraordinary tool-using behavior of New Caledonian crows. St Clair's primary research interest lies in the behavioral ecology of corvids, particularly the New Caledonian crow's tool manufacture and use. His work examines how these birds develop and transmit tool-related behaviors across generations, with implications for understanding cultural evolution in non-human species. He employs both experimental and observational approaches to study how environmental factors influence tool behavior, including the birds' ability to innovate, select appropriate materials, and maintain valuable tools. Analysis of St Clair's publication record reveals a consistent focus on avian behavioral ecology, with two main research streams: corvid cognition and tool use (accounting for approximately 65% of his work), and shorebird reproductive behavior (accounting for the remaining 35%). His corvid research demonstrates increasing sophistication in examining not just the presence of tool use, but the cognitive mechanisms behind tool innovation, modification, and transmission. The shorebird work often explores mating systems, parental care strategies, and responses to environmental change. While no specific scientific awards are documented in the available information, St Clair's research has been published in high-impact journals including Nature, PNAS, and Current Biology. His collaborative approach is evident in his extensive co-authorship networks, particularly with colleagues at the Max Planck Institute. St Clair works as part of the CrowCoG research group, which employs interdisciplinary methods combining field observation, experimental manipulation, and technological approaches like proximity logging to study crow behavior. His research contributes to broader questions about the evolution of complex behavior and cognition in animals.

Oscar Pueblaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Population Genomics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Oscar Puebla serves as Professor for Fish Ecology at the University of Oldenburg and holds dual leadership roles at the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) in Bremen: Programme Area Lead for Coastal Resources and Sustainable Blue Economy (Programme Area 1) and Working Group Leader for Fish Ecology and Evolution. Based at ZMT's Wiener Str. 7 office (Room 5307), he directs research on tropical marine ecosystems with implications for global change adaptation and conservation. His research program centers on marine evolutionary processes, specifically investigating dispersal mechanisms, adaptive radiation, and speciation dynamics in tropical reef fishes. Employing population genomics as his primary methodology, he integrates behavioral observations and theoretical modeling to examine how ecological pressures drive genetic divergence. Key focus areas include color-pattern evolution in Hypoplectrus hamlets, microendemism patterns, and mating system evolution in simultaneous hermaphrodites. Analysis of his 14 publications (2007-2022) reveals consistent contributions to understanding genomic architecture of speciation, particularly through studies of Caribbean reef fishes. His work demonstrates how chromosomal rearrangements facilitate adaptive divergence while maintaining gene flow, with significant implications for marine biodiversity conservation under climate change scenarios. As head of ZMT's Fish Ecology and Evolution working group, Puebla oversees field studies in tropical marine environments including Bocas del Toro, Panama. His research program likely involves substantial grant funding given the international collaborations evident in his publications, though specific grants aren't detailed in the source text. The group maintains active field and genomic laboratories supporting ongoing work on coral reef fish evolution.

Claudia Köhlerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Reproductive Biology
• Epigenetics
• Molecular Plant Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Claudia Köhler is a Professor and Director of the Department of Plant Reproductive Biology and Epigenetics at the Max-Planck-Institut für Molekulare Pflanzenphysiologie in Potsdam, Germany. She leads a research group focused on epigenetic mechanisms in plant reproduction and joined the institute in February 2021, establishing a new research direction in molecular plant physiology. PhD: University of Freiburg (1999) Diploma: University of Halle (1996) Her research centers on epigenetic regulation of plant reproduction, particularly genomic imprinting , endosperm development , and hybridization barriers . She investigates how gene activity is regulated without DNA sequence changes, focusing on chemical modifications to DNA and associated proteins. Her work has significant implications for plant breeding and food security under climate change. Recent publications show a strong trend in understanding epigenetic control of seed development , small RNA pathways , auxin signaling in cellularization , and transposon regulation . Her team uses molecular techniques in model plants like Arabidopsis and Capsella to uncover fundamental mechanisms of inheritance and reproduction. While no specific awards are mentioned in the text, her leadership role at a Max Planck Institute reflects high scientific recognition. She has mentored numerous researchers and collaborates widely. Her lab investigates how epigenetic mechanisms can be harnessed to overcome reproductive barriers in crops, potentially enabling faster and more sustainable plant breeding. She advocates for updated legislation on genetic modification, emphasizing the distinction between DNA sequence changes and epigenetic modifications.

Martin Semmannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
• Digital Transformation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Martin Semmann serves as the Managing Director of the Hub of Computing and Data Science (HCDS) at the University of Hamburg since 2023. Previously, he worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher & Managing Director at ahoi.digital (2018-2023) and as a Scientific Staff Member in the IT Management and Consulting (ITMC) department at the University of Hamburg (2011-2018). His academic background includes an M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Business Informatics from Georg-August-Universität Göttingen. Dr. Semmann's research spans multiple interdisciplinary domains with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence applications for social good , including democratic discourse monitoring, hate speech detection, and equitable access to medical knowledge. His work bridges Natural Language Processing with political science, ethics, and low-resource language processing, particularly focusing on Amharic language applications. He has made significant contributions to Digital Transformation research, especially in sustainable mobility and public transportation systems. His publication portfolio demonstrates expertise across multiple domains including Retrieval-Augmented Generation systems, multilingual polarization analysis, interdisciplinary collaboration frameworks, and decolonial AI approaches. These works show a consistent pattern of addressing societal challenges through technological innovation while emphasizing ethical considerations and cultural relevance. Dr. Semmann actively supervises numerous final theses across diverse topics including Digital Transformation, Benefit Management, and Service Systems. His current research projects include WizARd (knowledge networking through augmented reality) and Rescue-Mate (dynamic situation creation for emergency responders). Previously, he contributed to projects such as IGT (Information Governance Technologies), ExTEND, PROMIDIS, and ProduSE. As an active member of the academic community, Dr. Semmann serves on editorial boards and as a reviewer for prominent journals including Business & Information Systems Engineering, Communications of the AIS, and the European Conference on Information Systems. He is also a founding member of the Artificial Intelligence Center e.V. since 2019.

Frieder Mayerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Evolutionary Ecology
• Behavioral Ecology
• Population Genetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

PD Dr. Frieder Mayer is a senior researcher at the Museum für Naturkunde – Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science in Berlin, where he serves as Curator of the Mammal Collection and Deputy Head of the Science Programme 'Evolution and Geoprocesses' since 2007. His academic credentials include a Dr. rer nat. (1997) and Venia legendi in Zoology (2003) from the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, where he worked as a PostDoc (1997-2003) and Senior Assistant (2003-2007). Mayer's research integrates evolutionary ecology, behavioral ecology, and population genetics to understand speciation mechanisms. His empirical work focuses on: Selective forces affecting dispersal Gene flow restrictions in populations Comparative studies of bats (Palaearctic/Neotropic regions) and grasshoppers Combined behavioral, ecological, morphological and genetic methodologies He coordinates major research initiatives including the DFG Research Unit BATS (bat sensor systems) and BMBF Network Sus100 (swine genetics), and leads the GENART network on functional speciation genomics. His publications (2001-2016) demonstrate consistent focus on: Molecular ecology of speciation Acoustic communication in grasshoppers and bats Population genomics Conservation genetics of cryptic species Behavioral adaptations in mating systems