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Dr. Philipp Porada is a Junior Professor of Ecological Modeling at the University of Hamburg, affiliated with the Department of Biology within the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences. He works at the Institute of Plant Sciences and Microbiology, specifically in the Applied Plant Ecology group, based at the Otto Warburg House. His research integrates process-based modeling with ecological field studies to investigate non-vascular vegetation, biogeochemical cycles, and climate-vegetation interactions across multiple temporal and spatial scales. Porada's research focuses primarily on non-vascular vegetation (bryophytes, lichens, and biocrusts), examining their role in global biogeochemical cycles, biodiversity-ecosystem functioning relationships, and paleoclimate dynamics. His work spans from contemporary ecosystem processes to geological time scales, with particular emphasis on the impacts of climate change on non-vascular communities. He has developed several process-based models including LiBry for lichen and bryophyte communities, LiDELS for soil-vegetation interactions, and LYCOm for early vascular plants. His research demonstrates how non-vascular vegetation influences carbon sequestration, water cycling, and soil processes across diverse ecosystems from urban forests to polar regions. Analysis of Porada's publication record reveals a strong interdisciplinary approach combining ecological theory, biogeochemistry, and computational modeling. His work spans multiple ecosystems including peatlands, drylands, urban forests, and coastal blue carbon systems. A consistent theme across his research is understanding how non-vascular vegetation mediates the relationship between environmental conditions and ecosystem functions. His most recent work increasingly focuses on climate change impacts and potential mitigation strategies through vegetation management. Porada leads two major research projects funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG): 'Effects of nutrient limitation on non-vascular vegetation under climate change' and 'The role of early plants for palaeoclimate dynamics'. These projects reflect his dual interest in contemporary environmental challenges and deep-time ecological processes. His collaborative work, evident in his extensive publication record with international researchers, demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections across ecology, biogeochemistry, and climate science. Dr. Porada maintains an active research laboratory focused on ecological modeling, with particular expertise in non-vascular vegetation dynamics. His team develops and applies process-based models to address questions ranging from micro-scale lichen water relations to global biogeochemical cycles. The research group collaborates extensively with field ecologists, climate scientists, and biogeochemists to ground-truth model predictions and explore new ecological phenomena.

• Ecological Modeling
• Non-vascular vegetation
• Biogeochemical cycles
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Dr. Carsten Eichberg is a Lecturer in the Department of Geobotany within Faculty VI Spatial and Environmental Sciences at the University of Trier, Germany. He has held this position since October 2008 and maintains his office in Room H 113 on Campus II at Behringstr. 21, D-54296 Trier. His academic career spans over two decades with significant contributions to plant ecology and conservation biology. Dr. Eichberg earned his PhD in Geobotany/Vegetation Ecology from the Technical University of Darmstadt in 2005 with a dissertation titled 'Plant-diaspora pools and processes in inland sand ecosystems: soil seed banks, epi- and endozoochory.' Prior to this, he completed his Diploma in Geobotany from Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg in 2000, focusing on rabbit-mediated seed dispersal. His educational background includes biology studies with a philosophy minor from 1992-2000 at universities in Potsdam and Freiburg. His research focuses on grassland and agroecology, nature conservation and restoration ecology, seed ecology, plant-animal interactions, experimental plant ecology, and effects of agricultural chemicals on non-target organisms . Dr. Eichberg investigates how livestock grazing, dung beetles, and other ecological processes influence plant community dynamics, particularly in vulnerable sand ecosystems. His work bridges theoretical ecology with practical conservation applications, examining how management practices can enhance biodiversity while maintaining agricultural productivity. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on ecotoxicological impacts of veterinary pharmaceuticals (particularly anthelmintics) on grassland ecosystems, with numerous studies examining how moxidectin and other chemicals affect seed germination and plant establishment. His research also spans restoration techniques for sandy grasslands, seed dispersal mechanisms, and the ecological consequences of livestock management. The interdisciplinary nature of his work connects plant ecology, conservation biology, and environmental toxicology, with increasing attention to climate change interactions. Highlighted by European Commission in Science for Environment Policy 486 (2017) for research demonstrating how livestock worming treatments reduce seed germination in grassland species Editor's Choice recognition in Oikos (2015) for meta-analysis on seed dispersal by ungulates Dr. Eichberg has secured significant research funding, including a DFG project (2020-2023) investigating effects of macrocyclic lactone anthelmintics on grassland species, and has collaborated on multi-site international experiments examining dung beetle ecology across the Western Palaearctic. He serves on the editorial board of Tuexenia and reviews for numerous prestigious journals including PLoS ONE, Restoration Ecology, and Plant Biology. His teaching responsibilities include courses on vascular plant identification, plant ecophysiology, physiological plant ecology, vegetation of Central Europe, and chemical substances in biology. Dr. Eichberg's laboratory work centers on experimental plant ecology, particularly seed germination studies and field experiments examining plant-animal interactions in sand ecosystems. His research group investigates how agricultural chemicals impact non-target plant species and how traditional grazing practices can be optimized for biodiversity conservation in grassland habitats.

• Grassland Ecology
• Agroecology
• Nature Conservation
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Mia Jessen is a Research Fellow at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ and German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) since November 2022, where she contributes to the Physiological Diversity Team within the Ecosystems of the Future research program. Her academic journey includes PhD completion at UFZ/iDiv in 2021 with thesis on 'Interactions among herbivory, nutrient enrichment and climate change as drivers of plant traits, performance and community diversity,' supervised by Anu Eskelinen with co-supervision from Harald Auge, Stan Harpole, and Yann Hautier. Dr. Jessen specializes in plant ecology with focus on global change drivers' impacts on plant community composition and diversity. Her research investigates experimental grasslands subjected to nutrient enrichment and loss of large mammalian herbivores, with current work examining cascading effects of fertilization on below-ground disturbance by small mammalian herbivores and links to above-ground plant diversity. Her methodological approach combines field experiments with data analysis across multiple ecosystems including grasslands and boreal forests. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent exploration of nutrient-herbivory-climate interactions across ecosystems. Her work demonstrates how these factors influence plant recruitment through mechanisms like litter accumulation and light competition rather than direct resource limitation. A significant pattern across her research is the examination of both above-ground and below-ground processes in understanding community dynamics under global change. Dr. Jessen has contributed to high-impact publications including a 2022 Nature paper on light competition mechanisms in plant diversity loss and multiple studies in Journal of Ecology and Frontiers in Forests and Global Change. Her collaborative work spans international research networks including NutNet, demonstrating global relevance of her ecological investigations into biodiversity responses to environmental change.

• Plant Ecology
• Community Ecology
• Grassland Ecology
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