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Dr. Zoe Bont is a Researcher at the University of Bern's Institute of Plant Sciences, specifically within the Biotic Interactions department. Her work focuses on plant defense mechanisms, ecological interactions between plants and herbivores, and the impact of environmental factors on plant metabolism. She has contributed to studies on dandelion adaptations to high-altitude environments, root herbivore defense strategies, and genomic analyses of bryophytes. Bont collaborates extensively with international research groups and employs advanced molecular and ecological methods in her investigations. Her research interests include plant-insect interactions, metabolic variation in response to climate, and the evolutionary implications of defense traits. Key projects involve tracking herbivore behavior through innovative tagging systems and analyzing how plant populations adjust defense chemistry based on environmental pressures. Bont's recent work also explores the transcriptional dynamics of mosses and liverworts, contributing to broader understanding of plant evolution. Bont's publications demonstrate a focus on interdisciplinary approaches, combining field ecology with lab-based metabolomics and genomics. Her studies often address applied questions like forest health monitoring (e.g., decay detection in Norway spruce) while maintaining strong theoretical foundations in ecological theory and plant physiology.

• Plant Defense Mechanisms
• Ecological Interactions
• Metabolic Variation in Plants
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Dr. Emanuel Devers is a Lecturer at the Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH Zurich. His research focuses on the molecular biology and biochemistry of biotic interactions between plants and microbes, fungi, viruses, and insects. Specialized in RNA interference and small RNA biology, his work explores mechanisms underlying plant defense and symbiotic relationships. Research interests include understanding how mobile small RNAs, such as siRNAs and miRNAs, regulate plant responses to environmental challenges and symbiotic partnerships. His studies often involve model organisms like Arabidopsis thaliana and Medicago truncatula, analyzing gene regulation, RNA mobility, and molecular signaling pathways. Dr. Devers' publications highlight advancements in plant-microbe communication, RNA transport dynamics, and the role of miRNAs in symbiosis. His work bridges fundamental molecular mechanisms with applied plant biology, contributing to biotechnological strategies for enhancing plant productivity and stress resilience.

• Molecular Biology
• Biochemistry
• Biotic Interactions
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Prof. Dr. Mark Mescher is a Lecturer at the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH Zürich, Switzerland. His research focuses on ecological interactions between plants and insects, particularly exploring plant defense mechanisms, chemical ecology, and the impacts of environmental changes on biodiversity. He investigates how plants respond to herbivory, pathogen infection, and symbiotic relationships, with a strong emphasis on natural and agricultural ecosystems. Key research interests include the role of plant volatiles in defense priming, insect behavior modification by pathogens, and the ecological consequences of invasive species. His work integrates field studies with controlled experiments to understand multitrophic interactions and their implications for pest management, conservation, and sustainable agriculture. Recent studies highlight his contributions to understanding how plant-microbe interactions influence herbivore populations, the effects of climate change on pollinator behavior, and the application of ecological principles to mitigate agricultural pests. Mescher’s research also explores the broader implications of biodiversity loss and habitat management strategies in restoring ecosystem functions.

• Ecological Interactions
• Chemical Ecology
• Plant Defense Mechanisms
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Loïc Pellissier is an Associate Professor at the Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH Zurich, and holds a joint position at the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL). His research focuses on understanding and modeling landscape dynamics, biodiversity patterns, and climate change impacts. He employs ecological and evolutionary principles to improve sustainable resource management and biodiversity monitoring technologies. Key areas include eDNA applications, tropical and alpine biodiversity, and ecosystem responses to environmental changes. Education: PhD in Ecology, University of Lausanne (2012) Postdoctoral Research, Arctic Research Center (Roskilde/Aarhus University, Denmark) Research Group Leader, University of Fribourg (2013–2015) Research Interests: Landscape ecology and biodiversity modeling Climate change and ecosystem resilience eDNA technologies for biodiversity assessment Tectonic and climatic drivers of biodiversity hotspots Labs/Teams: Leads research groups at ETH Zurich and WSL, collaborating on projects integrating fieldwork, remote sensing, and computational modeling.

• Landscape Ecology
• Climate Change Impact
• Biodiversity Modeling
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Dr. Hannier Pulido Barrios is a Researcher affiliated with the Professorship for Biocommunication and Ecology at ETH Zurich's Department of Environmental Systems Science (D-USYS). His primary role involves advanced ecological and biochemical research, focusing on plant-microbe interactions and their broader ecological implications. Research Interests: Chemical ecology and multitrophic interactions Beneficial effects of rhizobacteria on plant-insect dynamics Plant defense mechanisms Metabolomics and transcriptomics analysis Dr. Pulido Barrios employs high-throughput data mining techniques to analyze complex biological datasets, including GC-MS data in malaria biomarker research. His work bridges experimental ecology with computational methods to uncover patterns in species communication networks. No specific scientific awards or articles are listed in the provided text, but his contributions to transdisciplinary research methodologies are implied through collaborative projects. Contact details include phone numbers and an institutional email address.

• Chemical ecology
• Multitrophic interactions
• Data mining techniques
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Andreas Rigling is an Adjunct Professor and group leader at ETH Zurich's Department of Environmental Systems Science, specializing in forest ecology and climate change impacts. He has held leadership roles at the Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL, coordinating interdisciplinary projects like MOUNTLAND. His research focuses on forest dynamics under climate change, integrating natural and social sciences. Rigling has extensive fieldwork experience in Europe and Siberia, leading international expeditions since 1993. He holds a PhD from the University of Basel and postgraduate training in applied statistics. Awards include the td-Award for transdisciplinary research and honorary professorship at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Teaching includes courses on tree growth, mountain forest ecology, and dendroecology at ETH Zurich and the University of Bern. Education: PhD, University of Basel, 1996-2000: "Wood anatomical characteristics as indicators of biotic and abiotic stress factors" Postgraduate diploma in applied statistics, ETH Zurich, 1998-1999 Forest Sciences, ETH Zurich, 1987-1993 Research Interests: Climate change impacts on forests, tree mortality mechanisms, interdisciplinary research methodologies, mountain ecosystems, and legacy effects of past disturbances. His work bridges natural sciences with socio-economic policy, emphasizing holistic approaches to environmental challenges. Publications: Recent work explores drought impacts on tree physiology, soil carbon dynamics post-disturbance, and transdisciplinary forest management strategies. Key themes include carbon allocation under stress, legacy effects of extreme events, and forest resilience mechanisms. Awards: 2020: Scientific Image Competition Distinction (SNSF) 2013: td-Award (Swiss Academies) 2011: Honorary Professor, Chinese Academy of Sciences 1993: ETH Medal for outstanding thesis Grants/Advising: Led major projects like MOUNTLAND (CCES-funded) and coordinated international initiatives. Active in advisory roles for institutions such as the Forest Research Institute FVA (Germany) and Waldwissen.net. Labs/Teams: Leads the Forest Growth and Global Change group at ETH, collaborating with WSL and international partners on projects like MainWood (wood utilization in construction).

• Climate Change Impact
• Forest Dynamics
• Forest Management
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Dr. Sarah Richman is a Researcher in the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH Zurich, affiliated with the Professorship for Plant Ecological Genetics. Her work bridges theoretical ecology and applied conservation through the Translational Centre for Biodiversity Conservation, a collaborative initiative with Swiss stakeholders. She investigates plant-pollinator interactions, focusing on climate change impacts, pesticide effects, and species distribution dynamics. Her research integrates ecological theory with practical conservation strategies, emphasizing biodiversity maintenance and food security. Richman's studies explore how environmental stressors like pesticides and climate shifts alter pollinator behavior and plant fitness. She employs interdisciplinary approaches, combining field observations with lab experiments to assess sublethal pesticide effects and phenological mismatches in alpine ecosystems. Her recent contributions include co-founding the ETH Translational Centre, which synthesizes scientific knowledge for conservation practitioners. Key research themes include nectar robbing consequences, pollinator body size adaptations, and the cognitive ecology of foraging decisions. Her articles highlight both basic ecological mechanisms and applied solutions, such as pesticide risk assessment and policy-informed conservation strategies. While no scientific awards are noted, her work demonstrates impactful contributions to bridging ecological science and real-world conservation challenges.

• Community Ecology
• Climate Change Biology
• Plant-Pollinator Interactions
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Niklaus Zemp is a Lecturer at ETH Zurich's Department of Environmental Systems Science and Genetic Diversity Centre. His research program integrates population genomics, conservation genetics, and molecular ecology to study biodiversity patterns across diverse organisms including plants, insects, and fungi. Research encompasses: Population structure analysis of European cockchafers and their fungal pathogens Conservation genetics of rare ferns and mosses Sex chromosome evolution in dioecious plants Host-parasite coevolution in bumblebee systems Marine biodiversity genetics in tropical reef ecosystems Publication analysis reveals strong emphasis on genomic methods applied to conservation challenges, with recent work focusing on: Development of novel genetic techniques for museum specimens Spatiotemporal patterns in insect population genomics Ecological drivers of genetic diversity in marine and terrestrial systems Evolutionary mechanisms in plant sexual systems

• Population Genomics
• Conservation Genetics
• Plant Genetics
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Meredith Christine Schuman is an Assistant Professor at the University of Zurich (UZH), with dual affiliations in the Department of Geography and the Department of Chemistry. She previously held positions as a group leader at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology and a Junior Group Leader at the German Center for Integrated Biodiversity Research (iDiv). Her research program integrates molecular ecology, chemical signaling, and remote sensing to investigate genetic and functional diversity in plant systems. Research Interests: Her work spans molecular ecology, chemical ecology, and ecological genomics, with a focus on how spatial and temporal variation in plant traits influences ecological outcomes. She investigates plant volatiles, defense mechanisms, and the role of genetic diversity in species interactions. Her lab leverages advanced techniques such as imaging spectroscopy, metabolomics, and robotic sampling to study plant responses to herbivory and environmental stress. The most recent publications highlight a strong interdisciplinary trend, combining remote sensing , plant genomics , and chemical ecology . Key themes include the use of leaf spectroscopy to detect drought responses, the role of the circadian clock in plant defense, and the integration of metabolomics with biodiversity monitoring. Her research increasingly bridges field ecology with data science, particularly in trait imputation and satellite-based biodiversity mapping. Scientific Awards: Max Planck Society Otto Hahn Medal Fulbright Scholarship Advising and Grants: She actively mentors graduate students, as evidenced by her supervision of multiple master’s theses and doctoral dissertations. She leads scientific working groups such as the International Team "Genes from Space" and has secured research funding through her affiliations with MPICE, iDiv, and UZH. Her collaborative network is extensive, involving researchers across Europe and North America in large-scale ecological and genomic initiatives. Labs and Teams: Her research group combines molecular biology, chemical analysis, and remote sensing technologies. She collaborates closely with the Schaepman lab at UZH and participates in interdisciplinary teams focused on biodiversity monitoring, plant–insect interactions, and global change ecology.

• Molecular Ecology
• Chemical Ecology
• Plant–Herbivore–Microbe Interactions
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Rudolf Philippe Rohr is a Senior Researcher and Lecturer at the University of Fribourg , where he leads the Theoretical Ecology and Evolution group within the Department of Biology under the Faculty of Science and Medicine . His research spans coexistence theory, eco-evolutionary dynamics, and ecological network analysis. Education: PhD in Interdisciplinary Science (Mathematics-Physics), University of Geneva (2008) M.Sc. in Physics, University of Geneva (2003) Diploma of ETS Engineer in Electricity (Applied Physics), Geneva (1998) Research Focus includes understanding how coevolutionary trajectories shape communities and ecosystems through a multidimensional structural approach to coexistence theory. He combines field data, theoretical models, and numerical simulations to study biodiversity-functioning relationships, ecological network architecture, and the impacts of environmental change. Selected Publications (2019-2025) cover topics like biodiversity-stability relationships, eco-evolutionary feedback loops, species interaction networks, and microbial community dynamics. Recent work explores temperature impacts on ecosystem functioning and the viability of complex ecological networks. Collaborations include partnerships with Prof. Louis-Félix Bersier (Fribourg), Prof. Serguei Saavedra (MIT), and researchers from Sorbonne University, Eawag, and Swiss research institutions. Contact: rudolf.rohr@unifr.ch | ORCID

• Theoretical Ecology
• Evolutionary Dynamics
• Ecological Networks
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Simon Aeschbacher is an Independent Research Fellow at the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich. His work bridges mathematical theory, computational methods, and genomic data to address fundamental questions in evolutionary biology. His educational background includes: M.Sc. in Zoology (2007) and undergraduate studies (2001-2003) at University of Zurich Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology (2008-2011) at University of Edinburgh/IST Austria under Nick Barton Postdoctoral positions at University of Vienna (2011-2013), UC Davis (2014-2016), and University of Bern (2017) Aeschbacher's research centers on population genomics, specializing in the interplay between gene flow, natural selection, and recombination. His work combines mathematical modeling with genomic analyses to investigate local adaptation, speciation, and human evolutionary history. Key contributions include developing methods for demographic inference and quantifying selection against gene flow. His publication record shows a clear trajectory from theoretical foundations (early work on linkage effects) to applied genomic methodologies (recent development of gIMble for barrier detection). Current research emphasizes human evolution, plant speciation, and hybridization dynamics across diverse taxa. Scientific recognition includes: Swiss NSF Advanced Postdoc.Mobility Fellowship While not explicitly mentioned in the text, his role as Independent Research Fellow implies grant leadership and potential mentoring responsibilities. His work with multiple international collaborators suggests active participation in research networks across Europe and North America.

• Population Genomics
• Speciation
• Local Adaptation
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Philippe Reymond is a Professor in the Department of Plant Molecular Biology at the University of Lausanne's Faculty of Biology and Medicine. His research focuses on understanding the molecular interactions between plants and insects, particularly how plants defend themselves against herbivorous insects. His research interests include: Plant-Insect Interactions Plant Defense Mechanisms Molecular Signaling Pathways Plant Immunity Arabidopsis thaliana Research Agricultural Pest Management Professor Reymond studies the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana using molecular and biochemical approaches to understand the signaling pathways that connect perception of insect-derived cues to downstream defense responses in plants. His work addresses the significant agricultural challenge of crop loss to insect herbivores, which accounts for approximately 15% of losses, particularly important given the banned or restricted usage of many pesticides. His laboratory website can be found at www.unil.ch/reymondlab.

• Plant-Insect Interactions
• Plant Defense Mechanisms
• Molecular Signaling Pathways
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