Plant Trait Databases Professors and Supervisors

Antonio Ribeiroمشاهده پروفایل

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University of AberdeenUnited Kingdom

Dr. Antonio Ribeiro serves as a Bioinformatician at the Centre for Genome-Enabled Biology and Medicine (CGEBM) within the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition at the University of Aberdeen. He joined the institution in August 2015, bringing extensive expertise in DNA sequence alignment, SNP calling, and next-generation sequencing data analysis. His technical proficiency spans Bash scripting, Java, and Perl for developing and optimizing bioinformatics pipelines. Dr. Ribeiro holds an MSc in Computational and Systems Biology from FIOCRUZ-RJ in Brazil, along with specializations in Computer Networks (PUC-Rio) and Information Systems Development (NCE-UFRJ). Prior to his academic career, he accumulated over 20 years of industry experience as a Customer Service Engineer with companies including Nokia-Siemens Networks and Xerox. His research focuses on advanced bioinformatics applications in microbial genomics, molecular epidemiology, and NGS data analysis. Dr. Ribeiro's work bridges computational methods with medical and biological applications, particularly in bacterial pathogen analysis, antimicrobial resistance studies, and genomic variation detection. His technical background enables sophisticated analysis of complex genomic datasets across diverse biological contexts. Analysis of his publication history reveals a strong trajectory in computational genomics with increasing focus on medical applications. His recent work (2023-2025) centers on molecular epidemiology of bacterial bloodstream infections, antimicrobial resistance mechanisms, and clinical applications of genomic analysis. Earlier publications (2012-2016) demonstrate foundational work in NGS data processing, SNP validation, and bioinformatics tool development. Dr. Ribeiro's technical expertise in processing and analyzing NGS data using both third-party open-source tools and custom scripts positions him at the intersection of computational science and biological research. His work supports critical medical research through advanced genomic analysis capabilities, contributing to understanding of bacterial pathogens, antimicrobial resistance, and genomic variation.

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Kristen DeAngelisمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Massachusetts AmherstUnited States

Kristen DeAngelis is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, focusing on microbial ecology in the context of climate change and biofuels. Her research spans microbial physiology, community dynamics, and biogeochemistry. Institution: University of Massachusetts Amherst Department: Department of Microbiology Contact: deangelis@umass.edu Her work examines how climate change affects soil microbial communities, particularly in rhizosphere carbon dynamics and anaerobic decomposition. She aims to apply findings to improve biofuel development and understand greenhouse gas emissions in terrestrial ecosystems. Recent publications emphasize microbial responses to soil warming, manganese-mediated organic matter degradation, and genomic insights into thermal adaptation. Her lab integrates biogeochemical and molecular microbiology approaches to address climate perturbations. Kristen's lab, the Molecular Microbial Ecology Lab, includes members Megan Mitchell, Ilana Krebs, Maria Montero Sanchez, Cam Anderson, Anna Budman, Li Han Alicia Chan, and Melissa Shinfuku. The lab emphasizes microbial diversity, community interactions, and visual communication of science.

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Tiit Tederمشاهده پروفایل

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Hertie School of GovernanceGermany

Tiit Teder is an Associate Professor at the University of Tartu's Department of Zoology within the Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, where he leads the Insect Ecology Group. Since August 2017, he has also served as a Senior Researcher at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague's Department of Ecology. His academic career spans over two decades, with research output including 83 publications that have garnered over 42,000 reads and 6,154 citations. Professor Teder's research focuses on two primary areas: life history evolution in insects, particularly sexual size dimorphism, and community assembly mechanisms in insect assemblages. His work employs meta-analytic techniques to reveal broad-scale evolutionary processes and examines how landscape structure affects species richness and composition of butterfly communities. He has made significant contributions to understanding how insects respond to climate change, particularly regarding phenological shifts and thermal reaction norms. Analysis of his recent publications shows consistent focus on insect evolutionary ecology, with particular emphasis on sex differences in life history traits, community ecology of butterflies, and conservation applications of ecological research. His work bridges theoretical evolutionary ecology with practical conservation needs, increasingly addressing the impacts of climate change and land use on insect biodiversity. Professor Teder's scientific contributions have established him as a respected researcher in insect ecology and evolutionary biology, with collaborations spanning multiple European institutions and contributing to major projects like the PREDICTS database for ecological diversity assessment.

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Anna Schweigerمشاهده پروفایل

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Montana State UniversityUnited States

Dr. Anna Schweiger is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences within the College of Agriculture at Montana State University. She is also affiliated with the Institute on Ecosystems. Her research integrates remote sensing and ecology to address global biodiversity challenges. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Zurich (2015) M.S. in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences (2010) B.S. in Ecology and Biodiversity from the University of Graz (2007) Dr. Schweiger is an ecologist and remote sensing scientist whose research focuses on developing scalable methods for monitoring biodiversity and ecosystem function. She investigates the links between plant spectra, plant form and function, and phylogeny, and applies remote sensing to map plant traits, species, stress, and disease. Her work also extends to using vegetation maps to study animal behavior, including ungulates and birds. She is driven by the need for real-time biodiversity assessment to inform conservation and management. Dr. Schweiger's publication record shows a consistent focus on spectral diversity and its relationship to biodiversity and ecosystem function, with high-impact publications in journals like Nature Communications and Nature Ecology and Evolution. Her recent work has expanded to include applications across trophic levels and in diverse ecosystems. Dr. Schweiger actively secures research funding and currently leads multiple projects: NSF-IOS project on drought recovery mechanisms (2025-2029, Co-PI) NASA-ROSES project on remote sensing of biodiversity across trophic levels (2024-2027, PI) USDA-AMS project on maple syrup quality prediction (2024-2029, PI) Several MSU Undergraduate Scholars programs on spectral databases and grazing effects (2024-present, PI) She mentors students in the Schweiger Lab, which focuses on remotely sensing biodiversity across spatial, temporal, and ecological scales to address global environmental challenges.

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Nidhi Rawatمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Maryland, College ParkUnited States

Nidhi Rawat is an Associate Professor at the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture , College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Maryland. Her research focuses on gene discovery, fungal pathogen resistance, and molecular interactions in wheat. Ph.D. in Plant Biotechnology (IIT Roorkee, 2009) Postdoctoral Research (Kansas State University, 2016) University Gold Medalist (HNBG University, 2004) Her lab investigates plant resistance/susceptibility mechanisms against Fusarium graminearum , develops genetic solutions for wheat diseases, and explores wild relatives for disease resistance. Recent work includes TILLING mutagenesis, KASP marker validation, and amylose enhancement in wheat. Her research spans Plant Genetics , Fungal Pathogen Interactions , and Crop Improvement . Awards include NSF CAREER and Dean’s Grantsmanship Award. Collaborations include Kansas State University, IIT Roorkee, and international teams in Nature Genetics and other journals. 2021 Dean’s Grantsmanship Award 2020 NSF CAREER Award 2020 AGNR Junior Faculty Award 2008 NSERC Fellowship She advises graduate and undergraduate students in plant pathology and functional genomics, with grants from NSF and USDA. Her lab produces high-impact work on wheat disease resistance and nutritional enhancement strategies.

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Julia Kemppinenمشاهده پروفایل

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University of HelsinkiFinland

Dr. Julia Kemppinen serves as Assistant Professor in the Botany and Mycology Unit at the University of Helsinki, where she leads cutting-edge research on Arctic ecosystem responses to climate change. Her work bridges geodiversity and biodiversity science through innovative microclimate studies in polar regions. Her research focuses on: Microclimate drivers of Arctic plant community assembly Marine-derived nutrient effects on High Arctic vegetation Geodiversity-biodiversity relationships under climate change Development of standardized microclimate research methodologies Intraspecific trait variation in ecological modeling Dr. Kemppinen's recent publications reveal strong growth in output and impact, with significant contributions to Functional Ecology and Methods in Ecology and Evolution. Her work demonstrates increasing leadership in developing field protocols and collaborative frameworks for polar research. Academic service highlights: Editor for npj Biodiversity special issues Organizing committee for Microclimate Workshop (2024) Public outreach at Kilpisjärvi Biological Station Active participation in doctoral education as committee member and opponent She currently supervises multiple doctoral candidates while leading two Academy of Finland projects that provide substantial resources for field research and student training in Arctic ecology. Her research group operates primarily through the University of Helsinki's field stations in Lapland, utilizing advanced sensor networks and collaborative frameworks across Scandinavian and Arctic research networks.

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Kim André Vanselowمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Erlangen–NurembergGermany

Dr. Kim André Vanselow is a Privatdozent (equivalent to Associate Professor) and currently serves as Scientific Staff Member and Head of Office at the Institute of Geography, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg. His academic career has been deeply rooted at FAU, where he completed his PhD in 2011 and Habilitation in 2022. He has also held part-time positions at the University of Salzburg and teaching assignments at Freie Universität Berlin and University of Vienna. Dr. Vanselow's research focuses on biogeography, geoecology, and human-environment relationships, with particular expertise in pasture ecology in arid and high mountain regions. His work extensively covers the Pamir Mountains in Central Asia, investigating vegetation dynamics, land cover change, and sustainable pasture management using remote sensing and statistical modeling approaches. His research spans multiple continents, with field work conducted in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Southern Morocco, Honduras, and Ecuador. Current Position: Scientific Staff Member and Head of Office, Institute of Geography, FAU (since April 2024) Habilitation: Completed June 2022, venia legendi granted March 2023 PhD: 2011, FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg Research Funding: DFG, Volkswagen Foundation, Schmauser Foundation Dr. Vanselow's recent publications demonstrate a consistent interdisciplinary approach that bridges physical geography, ecology, and social sciences to address pressing environmental challenges. His work on land cover change in mountain regions, soil science in arid environments, and biodiversity assessment shows methodological innovation and regional expertise. His research has significant implications for sustainable resource management in vulnerable ecosystems facing climate change. Over 30 peer-reviewed publications since 2007 Regular presentations at international conferences Active member of International Biogeography Society and European Geosciences Union As an educator, Dr. Vanselow teaches courses in physical geography, including regional lectures, seminars on biogeography, and field methods. His administrative role in the Department for Teaching and Studies (2017-2024) demonstrates his commitment to academic leadership and curriculum development. His research program continues to expand, with growing emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches that integrate ecological, social, and cultural dimensions of sustainability in mountain regions worldwide.

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Stephan Weiseمشاهده پروفایل

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Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant ResearchGermany

Stephan Weise serves as Research Group Leader for Genebank Documentation at the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK) in Gatersleben, Germany, a position he has held since 2020 after 18 years as a Bioinformatician at the same institute. His career spans over two decades at the intersection of bioinformatics and plant genetic resources conservation. His academic credentials include: PhD in Bioinformatics from Bielefeld University (2009) MSc in Business Information Technology from Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg (2002) Weise's research pioneers data-driven approaches to genebank management, focusing on transforming physical collections into bio-digital resource centers. He develops interoperable data systems that integrate historical phenotypic records with modern genomics, enabling novel applications in crop improvement. His work emphasizes FAIR data principles and addresses critical challenges in germplasm documentation, gap analysis, and predictive utilization of genetic diversity. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals three dominant themes: genomic prediction for nutritional traits in staple crops, development of international data standards (BrAPI, MIAPPE), and European-wide cooperation frameworks for genebank data sharing. Over 70% of his recent work involves multi-country collaborations focused on wheat, rapeseed, and pea genetic resources. While specific grant awards aren't detailed, Weise's leadership in EURISCO, AGENT, and BrAPI initiatives demonstrates sustained funding for his research group. His team actively develops data infrastructure used across European genebanks, with publications showing consistent support for large-scale data integration projects. As head of the Genebank Documentation research group, Weise directs IPK's efforts to modernize genebank information systems. His team creates innovative solutions for managing heterogeneous data from seed regeneration, phenotypic evaluation, and genomic characterization, positioning IPK at the forefront of the global movement toward bio-digital resource centers that bridge physical and digital genetic resources.

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Lars Graudalمشاهده پروفایل

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University of CopenhagenDenmark

Lars Graudal serves as Senior Advisor in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Life Sciences. He has been Head of Division for Forest Genetic Resources and the LIFE Arboretum at the Danish Centre for Forest, Landscape and Planning since 2004. With twenty-five years of professional experience, including ten years in management roles, Graudal has extensive field experience from over fifty missions to more than twenty countries, primarily in tropical regions. His expertise spans project appraisal, formulation, implementation, and evaluation, with significant fund-raising capabilities that have supported numerous international forestry initiatives. His research interests focus on: Use and conservation of genetic resources of trees International policy dialogue in forestry and environment Biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation Desertification prevention and biomass for energy development Agroforestry systems and landscape restoration Tree seed and seedling sector development Graudal's recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on creating practical resources for forest management, including global databases for agroforestry species and native trees. His work bridges scientific research with practical application in international development contexts, particularly in tropical countries, with publications receiving significant attention across academic and policy circles. His professional activities include: Chair of Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations committees (2011-2012) Member of Danish Ministry of Science committees (2011-2012) Member of Danish Planting Associations (2011-2012) Member of Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs committees (2011-2012) Former Member of FAO Panel of Experts on Forest Gene Resources (2001-2007) His research has been widely disseminated, with 175 recorded publications across multiple formats including reports, journal articles, and book chapters, demonstrating his significant contribution to the field of forest genetic resources and international forestry policy.

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