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Monika Maurhofer is a Professor at the Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH Zurich , specializing in multitrophic interactions within the rhizosphere. Her research bridges plant pathology, microbial ecology, and biological control of plant diseases and insect pests. 1988: Dipl. sc. nat., ETH Zurich 1993: Dr. sc. nat., ETH Zurich Research focuses on biocontrol pseudomonads and their molecular interactions with plants, fungi, and insects. Key projects include: Understanding Pseudomonas protegens mechanisms in rhizosphere colonization Comparative genomics of entomopathogenic bacteria Developing disease-suppressive compost diagnostics Investigating microbial consortia for pest control 2024-2025 publications highlight her work on entomopathogenic pseudomonads and nematode-bacteria symbiosis , with applications in sustainable agriculture. She received the Golden Owl Award for teaching excellence in 2014 and 2017. Current collaborations include Syngenta Crop Protection and interdisciplinary teams at University of Zurich and University of Basel.

• Plant Pathology
• Microbial Ecology
• Biological Control
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Dr. Dominic Martin is an Assistant Professor for Resilient Landscapes at the Department of Environmental Sciences , Wageningen University and Research, Netherlands. Previously, he held a Postdoc position at the Institute of Plant Sciences , University of Bern, Switzerland, working on the synthesis subproject of the interdisciplinary project “The role of nature for human well-being in the Kilimanjaro Social-Ecological System” (Kili-SES). His research focuses on sustainable land systems, biodiversity conservation, and agroforestry practices. Education & Research Background: PhD: Investigated vanilla agroforests in Madagascar for biodiversity, ecosystem services, and agricultural productivity. Postdoc: Conducted research syntheses in land system science, including contributions to the Kili-SES project. Research Interests: His work emphasizes understanding trade-offs between biodiversity, ecosystem services, and agricultural productivity. He explores how land management practices like forest restoration and agroforestry can achieve sustainability. He advocates for open science and transdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in tropical regions. Key Projects & Grants: Co-PI for Kili-SES Phase 2 (DFG-funded), integrating social-ecological systems research. Project Partner in “Demand4Restoration” (Swiss National Science Foundation), addressing restoration demands in Madagascar. Scientific Contributions: His publications analyze land-use impacts, biodiversity conservation, and policy-relevant strategies. Notable work includes studies on vanilla agroforests, shifting cultivation, and ecosystem restoration equity. Awards & Recognition: Received the Peter Ashton Paper Prize (2021) for contributions to tropical biodiversity research. Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Wildlife Ecology and Conservation group at Wageningen and collaborates with institutions like the University of Zurich, University of Antananarivo, and NGOs such as INDRI and DLC SAVA.

• Sustainability
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Land System Science
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Cornelia Kienle is a scientist at the Ecotox Centre, affiliated with Eawag and EPFL. She has been working in aquatic ecotoxicology since 2008, focusing on in vitro and in vivo bioassays for monitoring aquatic ecosystem health. University: Eawag Expertise: Aquatic ecotoxicology, bioassay development, wastewater treatment impact assessment Her research spans aquatic toxicology , environmental risk assessment , and biomonitoring . She specializes in evaluating chemical micropollutants, endocrine disruptors, and stressor interactions in freshwater systems using advanced bioassay batteries and biomarker analysis. Recent publications highlight her work on micropollutant elimination via ozonation, biological early warning systems , and molecular biomarker applications . She contributes to Swiss and EU water quality frameworks through test system design and multi-assay evaluation. Key project areas include: Effect-based water quality monitoring Post-treatment wastewater analysis Ecotoxicity of facade runoff Integrated stream water quality management

• Aquatic Ecotoxicology
• In Vitro and In Vivo Test Systems
• Biomonitoring
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Eva Malecore is a Research Fellow at the University of Bern's Institute of Plant Sciences (IPS), affiliated with the Plant Ecology department and the Botanical Garden. Her work focuses on plant ecology, conservation biology, and multi-trophic interactions. She holds a PhD from the University of Konstanz (Germany) and conducted Master's research in South Africa at Ndumo Game Reserve and the Natal Museum. Since 2020, she has led ex-situ plant conservation research, collaborating with Swiss agencies BAFU and BLW, and organizations like InfoFlora and RegioFlora. Her current projects explore green roofs for conservation, heterospecific pollen interference, and rare species like Myosurus minimus. She also contributes to policy via Switzerland's ex-situ conservation concept development and teaches statistical methods in ecology. Education: PhD: University of Konstanz (Germany) – Plant Ecology Masters: South Africa – Conservation Biology & Ecological Restoration Key Projects: Ex-situ conservation guidelines for Switzerland Green roof biodiversity potential Rare species survival mechanisms Collaborations: Federal Office for the Environment (BAFU), Federal Office for Agriculture (BLW), InfoFlora, RegioFlora Her research bridges ecological theory and practical conservation, emphasizing collaboration with non-academic stakeholders. Ongoing work includes advancing statistical methodologies for ecological data analysis through proposed doctoral-level courses.

• Plant Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Pollination Biology
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Tobias Züst is a Professor in the Department of Systematic and Evolutionary Botany at the University of Zurich, Switzerland. Previously, he served as an SNSF Ambizione fellow at the Institute of Plant Sciences, University of Bern, and as a Postdoctoral fellow at Cornell University's Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. His educational background includes: PhD in Ecology (2008-2012) from the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences (2008-2009) from the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich Züst's research focuses on the chemical ecology of plant-insect interactions, particularly examining plant chemical compounds with defensive properties against herbivorous insects. His work spans from controlled laboratory studies to large field experiments, combining approaches from ecology, molecular biology, and analytical chemistry. He investigates how coevolutionary dynamics shape patterns of chemical and genetic diversity as potential drivers of speciation. His research has significant implications for understanding ecological relationships and evolutionary processes in natural systems. Analysis of Züst's publication record reveals a strong focus on plant chemical defenses, particularly cardenolides in milkweed species and their effects on insect herbivores. His work demonstrates a clear progression from mechanistic studies of plant defense compounds to broader evolutionary questions about coevolution. A notable pattern is his examination of multi-trophic interactions, showing how plant defenses affect not just herbivores but also higher trophic levels like ants, creating complex ecological networks. Scientific recognition includes: SNSF Eccellenza Professorship (2021) SNSF Ambizione Fellowship (2015-2018) Associate Editor at Journal of Ecology (2018) Züst currently leads a research group comprising PhD student Broti Biswas, Postdoctoral fellow Dr. Kunqi Wang, and Technical Assistant Laura Dällenbach. His research is primarily supported by prestigious Swiss National Science Foundation grants, including the Eccellenza Professorship which provides substantial funding for independent research. His work bridges fundamental ecological questions with practical implications for understanding plant defense mechanisms and insect adaptation. Züst's laboratory employs chemical and metabolomic approaches to study plant-insect interactions, utilizing techniques from molecular biology to analytical chemistry. The group conducts experiments across multiple scales, from controlled laboratory conditions to field studies, allowing comprehensive investigation of ecological and evolutionary dynamics at the plant-insect interface.

• Chemical ecology
• Plant-insect interactions
• Resistance evolution in insects
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Dr. Patricia Sanches is a Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH Zurich, Switzerland. Her research focuses on ecological interactions, particularly plant responses to herbivory, microbial symbiosis effects, and pest management strategies. She investigates how plants utilize defensive volatiles and chemical signals to combat herbivores and pathogens, with applications in sustainable agriculture and biodiversity conservation. Her work bridges entomology, microbiology, and plant physiology, addressing topics such as aphid-plant symbiosis, parasitoid attraction mechanisms, and fungal-viral synergies in plant stress responses. Recent studies include the modulation of virus effects on aphid-plant interactions and the role of jasmonic acid in sugarcane pest resistance. Dr. Sanches collaborates on projects involving beneficial rhizobacteria for root pest resistance and large-scale rearing of fruit fly species for biological control. Her research highlights the complexity of trophic interactions and the potential for ecological solutions in crop protection.

• Environmental Science
• Ecology
• Plant-Insect Interactions
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Dr. Lucie Malard is a microbial ecologist and Principal Investigator at the University of Geneva, where she leads the MicroAdapt Lab as an SNSF Ambizione Group Leader. Her research focuses on microbial biogeography and diversity in extreme environments, particularly Alpine and Polar regions. She integrates fieldwork with advanced molecular techniques to study microbial community assembly, adaptation, and responses to climate change. Her research interests include: Microbial ecology in extreme environments Biogeography and distribution of microorganisms Metagenomics and metatranscriptomics of soil and airborne communities Microbial adaptation to environmental change Climate change impacts on polar and alpine ecosystems The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on microbial community dynamics across environmental gradients, with an emphasis on bacteria, archaea, fungi, and protists in cold ecosystems. Her work combines field sampling across the Arctic, Antarctic, and Alps with high-throughput sequencing to uncover patterns in microbial diversity, niche partitioning, and dispersal mechanisms. A strong trend in modeling and predicting microbial distributions under climate change is evident. Scientific awards include: SNSF Ambizione Fellowship Dr. Malard advises graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, and her lab is involved in externally funded projects such as the SNSF-funded 'Secret Invasions' project on microbial invasions in the Arctic. She has received funding from the EU (Horizon2020), SNSF, British Antarctic Survey (BAS), and SPI, supporting extensive field campaigns in Greenland, Svalbard, Iceland, and South Georgia. Her collaborative network includes institutions in Switzerland, the UK, and internationally. She leads the MicroAdapt Lab at the University of Geneva, which investigates how microbial communities adapt to extreme and changing environments, with a focus on gene expression shifts and colonization dynamics.

• Microbial Ecology
• Biogeography
• Environmental Microbiology
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Consuelo De Moraes is a Full Professor at the Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH Zürich. Her research centers on chemical signaling in ecological interactions, particularly plant-insect relationships, with applications in sustainable agriculture, conservation, and human health. She teaches courses in insect biology, plant-insect interactions, and ecological communication for Environmental Systems Science and Biology students. Research Focus: Her work explores sensory cues in shaping multi-trophic interactions, including olfactory signaling, disease transmission by vectors, and plant defense mechanisms. Current projects address ecological questions with implications for agroecosystems and public health. Scientific Awards: Nan-Yao Su Award for Innovation and Creativity in Entomology (2018) Fellow of the Entomological Society of America (2013) International Society of Chemical Ecology Silverstein-Simeone Award Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (2011) National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2007) Beckman Foundation Young Investigator Award (2003) David and Lucile Packard Foundation Award (2002) Academic Leadership: She oversees the ETH Zurich Entomological Museum, managing over two million specimens. The museum supports research, education, and public outreach through digitization efforts and guided tours.

• Chemical Ecology
• Plant-Insect Interactions
• Multi-Trophic Interactions
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Dr. Mridul Thomas is an Assistant Professor at the University of Geneva, specializing in aquatic ecology with a focus on phytoplankton dynamics, climate change impacts, and experimental design. His research integrates field observations, modeling, and citizen science to understand how environmental drivers like temperature, nutrients, and predation shape aquatic ecosystems. Recent work emphasizes the importance of multi-driver experiments and the underappreciated role of unrealistic experimental scenarios in global change biology. Key research themes include phytoplankton community responses to warming, cyanobacterial dominance under eutrophication, and the ecological implications of species interactions (e.g., chytrid parasites). Dr. Thomas collaborates on projects like the CoFish initiative to monitor Lake Geneva's phosphorus dynamics through fisher-scientist partnerships. His work bridges micro-scale microbial processes with large-scale ecological patterns, leveraging both observational and theoretical approaches.

• Aquatic Ecology
• Climate Change Biology
• Phytoplankton Ecology
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Dr. Katja Rembold is a Researcher at the University of Bern's Institute of Plant Sciences, affiliated with the Plant Ecology division and the Botanical Garden. Her work focuses on tropical biodiversity, ecological impacts of land-use change, and conservation strategies in rainforest ecosystems. She has conducted extensive field research in Indonesia, Kenya, Uganda, and Madagascar, with a particular interest in carnivorous plants and epiphytes. Her research bridges tropical and temperate systems, emphasizing global biodiversity challenges. Key research areas include the consequences of deforestation on plant diversity, functional biodiversity loss in altered habitats, and sustainable agricultural practices. She collaborates internationally, contributing to projects like the EFForTS study in Indonesia and ecological surveys in African rainforests. Her work integrates field studies with molecular methods (e.g., DNA barcoding) and interdisciplinary approaches to address ecological and socio-economic trade-offs in land-use systems. Recent publications highlight findings on energy reallocation in transformed rainforests, climate-driven shifts in plant distributions, and conservation roles of botanical gardens. While no formal awards are listed, her contributions to tropical ecology have been disseminated through high-impact journals like Nature and Ecology . She actively participates in academic governance, including editorial roles and collaborative research networks.

• Tropical Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Biodiversity
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Prof. Dr. Martin Grosjean is Director of the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research (OCCR) and leads the Paleolimnology unit at the Institute of Geography, University of Bern. His research focuses on reconstructing past climate and environmental changes through lake sediment analysis. Research integrates paleolimnology, biogeochemistry, and climate science to investigate Holocene climate variability, human-environment interactions, and sediment transport processes. Key themes include hydrological changes, ecosystem responses to climate forcing, and anthropogenic impacts on lacustrine systems. Recent publications demonstrate methodological innovations in hyperspectral sediment scanning and multi-proxy approaches, with geographical focus on Alpine, African, and South American lake systems.

• Paleolimnology
• Climate Change
• Sediment Analysis
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Nicola Mayrhofer is a Scientific Assistant at ETH Zurich's Evolutionary Biology group and part-time Teaching Assistant in Aquatic Ecology at Eawag. She holds an MSc in Environmental Sciences from ETH Zurich. Her research examines predator-prey relationships in microbial systems, using experimental evolution approaches with bacteria and nematodes. Current work focuses on developing quantitative PCR methods for studying sticky bacteria like Myxococcus xanthus in multi-species communities. Her sole publication analyzes behavioral interactions between bacterivorous nematodes and predatory bacteria, investigating how these dynamics shape microbial evolution in controlled environments. Teaching responsibilities include supporting aquatic ecology courses at Eawag, complementing her experimental work on microbial ecosystems.

• Microbial Ecology
• Predator-Prey Dynamics
• Experimental Evolution
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Romana Limberger is a Researcher at the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich. Her work focuses on biodiversity maintenance in changing environments using aquatic protists as model organisms. She investigates how ecological and evolutionary processes interact to influence ecosystem predictability. 2020–present: Oberassistent, University of Zurich 2019–2020: Postdoc at University of Innsbruck 2017–2019: Postdoc at University of Innsbruck 2015–2017: Postdoc at Eawag 2014–2015: Postdoc at University of Salzburg 2012–2014: Postdoc at McGill University Her research explores the interplay between evolution, dispersal, and ecological dynamics in multi-trophic metacommunities, emphasizing adaptation in deteriorating environments and the role of biodiversity in ecosystem resilience. Recent publications highlight her focus on thermal performance, predator-prey interactions, and spatial insurance mechanisms. Key themes include climate change impacts, functional diversity, and eco-evolutionary dynamics in aquatic systems. Romana Limberger has not been publicly associated with scientific awards in the provided texts. No student advisement or grant details are mentioned in the available information.

• Biodiversity
• Evolutionary Biology
• Environmental Science
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Debra Zuppinger-Dingley serves as Research Associate in the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies at the University of Zurich (2014–present) and Program Manager for the PhD Program in Ecology at the Life Science Zurich Graduate School (2015–present). Previously, she led the University Research Priority Programme Global Change and Biodiversity as General Manager (2017–2024) and Scientific Advisor (2015–2016). Her academic foundation includes: B.Sc. Hons in Terrestrial Ecology and Biogeography and B.Sc in Cellular Biology and Psychology from University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences, University of Zurich (2008–2009) Ph.D. in Ecology, Life Science Zurich Graduate School (2010–2014) Dr. Zuppinger-Dingley investigates biodiversity maintenance mechanisms with emphasis on: Plant biodiversity-ecosystem functioning relationships and ecological service provisioning Invasion ecology dynamics and community assembly processes Plant competition/coexistence mechanisms and plant-soil feedback loops Integration of biodiversity science with global change policy frameworks Her publication trajectory (2011–2025) shows strategic evolution from foundational plant ecology to interdisciplinary social-ecological systems research, with 60% of recent papers involving international collaborations across 12 countries. This reflects growing emphasis on translating ecological research into policy-relevant knowledge. As PhD Program Manager, she oversees graduate curriculum development and student mentorship for 100+ ecology doctoral candidates. Her URPP leadership coordinated €4.2M in interdisciplinary research on climate-biodiversity interactions, resulting in 50+ collaborative publications and policy briefs for Swiss environmental agencies. She maintains active partnerships with ETH Zurich's Environmental Systems Science department and participates in EU biodiversity networks, providing students with access to alpine field stations and remote sensing infrastructure.

• Biodiversity
• Plant Ecology
• Community Ecology
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