Dr. Berna Akcali Gur is Lecturer in Law at Queen Mary University of London's Centre for Commercial Law Studies, specializing in outer space law and digital governance. She convenes the Outer Space Law module and leads research on satellite broadband governance. Her current projects examine legal frameworks for low-earth orbit satellite constellations and cybersecurity implications of emerging technologies. She secured an Internet Society Foundation grant for 'Global Governance of LEO Satellite Broadband' research. Dr. Akcali Gur chairs the Membership Committee of the Global Internet Governance Academic Network (GigaNet) and serves as assessor for the Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme.
Peter Frankopan is Professor of Global History at the University of Oxford and Professor of Silk Roads Studies at King’s College, Cambridge, where he serves as Associate Director of the Silk Roads Studies Programme. His interdisciplinary research bridges historical narratives with earth sciences and genetics, focusing on cross-cultural exchanges along the Silk Roads, climate change, and the interconnected histories of China, Central Asia, and the Byzantine Empire. Research Interests : Explores trade, language, and religious exchanges across Eurasia, with a focus on Byzantine historiography, Silk Roads dynamics, and environmental history. His work integrates genetic and ecological data to reinterpret historical narratives. Recent Projects : Authored The Earth Transformed: An Untold History (2022) and The Silk Roads: A New History of the World , both critically acclaimed for their interdisciplinary approach. Scientific Awards : Fellow, Royal Historical Society Fellow, Royal Society of Literature President, Royal Society of Asian Affairs Multiple prize wins including the Calliope Prize and Classical Association Prize
Roberto Casati is a distinguished academic serving as a Senior Researcher (Directeur de Recherche) at the French Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) since 2002, and as a Director of Studies (Directeur d'Etudes) at the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences (EHESS) in Paris since 2016. His academic career spans multiple institutions across Europe and North America, including previous positions as Research Fellow at CNRS (1993-2002), Assistant at Université de Neuchatel, Switzerland (1991-1994), and Research Fellow with the Swiss National Science Foundation (1991-1993). Dr. Casati received his PhD from the University of Milan, Italy in 1992 and from the University of Geneva, Switzerland in 1991. He has taught at the Ecole Normale Supérieure and served as visiting professor or scholar at prestigious institutions including Università IUAV in Venice, the University of Turin, Columbia University, and Dartmouth College. His research focuses on the intersection of philosophy and cognitive science, with particular emphasis on perception, representation, and cognition. Dr. Casati has made significant contributions to understanding shadow perception, cognitive artifacts, spatial representation, and the philosophy of sound. His work bridges theoretical philosophy with empirical cognitive science, creating a rich interdisciplinary approach to understanding human cognition and its relationship with the physical world. Dr. Casati has published extensively, with nine academic books and numerous research articles in leading journals across philosophy and cognitive science. His publications span topics from metaphysics to visual perception, demonstrating the breadth and depth of his scholarly contributions. Scientific Awards 2003 Prix de la Science du Livre for the book "La découverte de l'ombre" 2001 Premio Castiglioncello di Filosofia for the book "La scoperta dell'ombra" 2000 Premio Fiesole speciale for the book "La scoperta dell'ombra" 1996 CNRS Bronze Medal in Philosophy (most distinguished researcher in the year for Philosophy) 1990 Geneva University Prize in Philosophy Dr. Casati has been actively involved in academic service and leadership. He is co-founder and co-editor of the Review of Philosophy and Psychology (Springer). He was responsible for Institut J. Nicod's Enactive Network of Excellence (IST-2002-002114) and has served as an evaluator for the VI Framework Programme of the European Commission, the European Science Foundation, and national research institutions of France and Italy. He has organized numerous national and international conferences in both philosophy and cognitive science. Beyond academic research, Dr. Casati has been committed to public philosophy, publishing a widely translated book (Semplicità insormontabili, with A. Varzi) that was adapted for theater, and over 250 short philosophical articles in the Italian daily IlSole/24Ore. Dr. Casati combines his academic pursuits with diverse personal interests, including professional competence in drawing and design, and completed a Transat Retour sailing race on a Challenge 67 sailboat in 2017. His future research projects focus on cognitive artifacts and wayfinding, continuing his tradition of innovative interdisciplinary work.
Dr. Andreas Mayer is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Social Ecology within the Department of Economic and Social Sciences at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU). With a Mag. in Social and Human Ecology from Alpen-Adria University (2009) and a BA in Sociology from the University of Vienna (2002-2006), he has established himself as a leading researcher in social-ecological systems. His career includes serving as a Research Fellow at ICTA, UAB in Barcelona (2014) and transitioning with the Institute of Social Ecology to BOKU in 2018 after previously working there as a Research Associate from 2009-2018. Dr. Mayer's research focuses on the complex interactions between society and nature, with particular expertise in social metabolism, agent-based modeling, socio-economic biomass metabolism, circular economy approaches, and integrated land use scenarios. His work bridges theoretical frameworks from ecological economics and political ecology with empirical analyses of sustainability transitions. He investigates how socio-ecological systems respond to climate change, resource constraints, and policy interventions, with special attention to agricultural systems, bioeconomy pathways, and urban-rural linkages. His extensive publication record demonstrates a strong trajectory in analyzing sustainability transformations across multiple scales, from local farming decisions to EU-level policy frameworks. Recent work shows increasing integration of biophysical modeling with social theory, particularly Polanyian concepts of re-embedding economic systems within ecological constraints. His research often employs mixed methods, combining quantitative material flow analysis with qualitative insights into decision-making processes. Stadt Wien-BOKU Research Funding Programm (BOKU Jubiläumsfonds): PACE - Pathways towards a circular bioeconomy in Vienna (2023) Best Paper Award for the year 2020 of the Journal 'Resources, Conservation & Recycling' (2021) 2019 Graedel Prize: Journal of Industrial Ecology (JIE) Senior Author Best Paper Prize (2020) Dr. Mayer actively supervises graduate students, with his most recent advisee completing research on global aquaculture feed requirements. He leads multiple significant research projects including 'Potentiale für eine klimaneutrale und zirkuläre Bioökonomie in der Wiener Metropolregion' (2023-2025) and previously led 'Multisectoral Analysis of climate and landuse change impacts on Pollinators, Plant diversity and crop Yields' (2019-2023). His work frequently involves international collaborations across European research networks focused on sustainability transitions. Based at BOKU's Institute for Social Ecology in Vienna, Dr. Mayer contributes to one of Europe's leading research centers examining the social dimensions of environmental change, participating in interdisciplinary teams that integrate natural science, social science, and policy analysis approaches to address pressing sustainability challenges.
Univ.-Prof. Günther Stocker (b. 1966) is a Full Professor at the Institute of German Studies , University of Vienna, specializing in Modern German Literature and Cold War Cultural Studies . His research bridges postwar Austrian literature (1945–present), 19th–21st century Austrian cultural history , and digital reading practices . Current Research: Listening to Literature (audiobook studies), Books on Screen (digital literacy), and Internationalization of Vienna's Literary Networks (1960–1990) Key Projects: Virtual Library Internationale Zone , Die Welten des Peter Henisch (2025), and Academic Reading in Digital Age (2022) His Google Scholar profile reveals 15+ recent publications analyzing: Social media reading (2025) and digital vs print cognitive impacts (2024) Cold War literary transfer (2025) and postwar Austrian identity (2020) Screen-based reading challenges (2023) and audiobook engagement (2024) Scientific Recognition: 1997 Salzburg Kulturfonds Prize for literary research 2001–2004 APART Stipendium (Austrian Academy of Sciences) Contributor to Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften projects Teaching Leadership: 2022– Vice-Head of German Philology Study Programme , University of Vienna 2025W: Courses on Antikriegsliteratur and Contemporary Austrian Fiction 2025S: Austrian Cultural History and Digital Reading Culture
Cinzia Grifoni is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Medieval Research (IMAF) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, where she leads the FWF project 'Margins at the Centre: Book Production and Practices of Annotation in the East Frankish Realm (ca. 830-900)'. She is also affiliated with the University of Vienna, where she regularly teaches courses on medieval society, politics, and culture. Her work spans multiple international collaborations including research groups in Cambridge, Oxford, Utrecht, Vienna, Poitiers, and Paris. Grifoni earned her doctorate from the University of Udine in 2004 with a dissertation on 'Otfrido and the Weissenburg exegetical traditions in the Carolingian period,' following classical philology studies with a focus on Medieval Latin at the University of Florence (1994-1999). Her academic journey includes postdoctoral positions in major projects including VISCOM: Visions of Community, SCIRE: Social Cohesion, Identity and Religion in Europe, and Bible and Historiography in Transcultural Iberian Societies. Her research focuses on early medieval history, Medieval Latin, cultural history, school production and biblical exegesis in the early medieval Latin West, scholarly networks and knowledge transfer in the Carolingian period, and ethnic terminology. Her work examines how biblical texts were annotated, commented upon, and transmitted in Carolingian Europe, with particular attention to the East Frankish realm. She has pioneered research on marginalia, glosses, and the material aspects of medieval manuscripts as windows into educational practices and intellectual networks. Grifoni's scholarly output reveals consistent engagement with Carolingian educational practices, biblical commentary traditions, and the development of ethnic terminology in the early Middle Ages. Her recent work has increasingly focused on digital approaches to manuscript studies, including Handwritten Text Recognition (HTR) models for Carolingian minuscule. Senior Postdoc-Programm Elise Richter, FWF (2021-2025) Back-to Research-Grant, University of Vienna (2019-2020) Doctoral scholarship, University of Udine (2001-2004) Grifoni actively supervises research projects and collaborates with numerous PhD candidates through her FWF project 'Margins at the Centre.' She has received significant funding including the Elise Richter Senior Postdoc Program from the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) for 2021-2025. Her research has been supported by multiple institutions including the University of Vienna, the Austrian Academy of Sciences, and international collaborations across Europe. She co-organizes the IMAFO Lab 'Shaping Knowledge in the Middle Ages. Texts, Manuscripts, Contexts' and has established important research networks including the 'Rethinking Carolingian Correctio' working group (Cambridge-Oxford-Utrecht-Vienna) and the 'Categorising the Church' working group (Poitiers-Vienna). Her current FWF project 'Margins at the Centre' represents a major research initiative examining book production and annotation practices in the East Frankish realm during the Carolingian period.
Martin Gumiela is a PhD Candidate at the University of Vienna's Research Center for the History of Transformations (RECET), Scientific Coordinator of the Research platform 'Transformations and Eastern Europe', and an external lecturer at the Vienna University of Economics and Business. His roles include Research Associate in the bilateral project 'A Breach in the System: The 'Polonia Firms' 1976-1994' (FWF/NCN) and academic coordination across multiple institutions. Education: Studied History and German Philology at the University of Vienna through the Secondary School Teacher Accreditation Programme. Current research focuses on Austrian Polonia firms in late state socialist Poland, exploring diaspora entrepreneurship and small business dynamics under state socialism. Core research interests include Cold War Eastern Europe, transformation studies, and the socio-political history of emotions. Publications emphasize Cold War-era political dynamics, including analyses of security apparatuses in Stalinist Poland, Austro-Polish diplomatic relations during the Polish-Soviet War, and gender roles in socialist power structures. His 2023 studies reveal tensions between diaspora economic strategies and state control mechanisms in Eastern Europe. Grants: Participates in FWF/NCN-funded cross-border research. Advising: No formal advisees listed but contributes to collaborative academic networks. Labs/Teams: Active in the University of Vienna's Transformations and Eastern Europe platform, RECET, and the Vienna University of Economics and Business Competence Center for Emerging Markets & CEE.
Christina Plank is a Senior Scientist at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) within the Institute of Development Research . Her work centers on political ecology , governance , and social-ecological transformation , with a regional focus on Central and Eastern Europe , emphasizing transdisciplinarity and interdisciplinarity . Her research explores transformative strategies for food systems, including community-supported agriculture , decentralized governance , and critiques of corporate food regimes . She is the study programme coordinator for Climate Change and Societal Transformation (CCAST) at BOKU and collaborates on projects like FoodAlternatives.at and Klimasozial.at . Her recent publications address urban sustainability, degrowth strategies, feminist provisioning frameworks, and policy analyses of the EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy. She has received awards such as the BOKU Diversitätspreis Forschung (2024) and the Kurt Rothschild Award (2022) . Scientific Awards : BOKU Diversitätspreis Forschung (2024) Kurt Rothschild Award (2022) Austrian Political Science Association Dissertation Award (2017) ksoe Fellowship (2016) University of Vienna Dissertation Fellowship (2015)
Tobias Guggemos is a researcher at the Faculty of Physics , specializing in quantum computing, quantum optics, and machine learning. His work focuses on hybrid quantum deep learning, photonic quantum circuits, and quantum nanophysics, with recent publications in IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems and Science Advances . 2025: Hybrid Quantum Deep Learning With Superpixel Encoding for Earth Observation Data Classification (IEEE Transactions) 2024: Programmable multiphoton quantum interference in a single spatial mode (Science Advances) 2023: A compiler for universal photonic quantum computers (QCS Workshop) His research intersects quantum computing , machine learning , and quantum optics , with applications in earth observation and photonic systems. Collaborations include institutions like Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) and participation in workshops on quantum software. Research Activities: Tobias is actively involved in academic events, visiting research appointments, and co-authoring peer-reviewed publications. In 2025, he participated in a Rocket Launch event and a Workshop Satellite Software at DLR.
Gerhard Ecker is a Professor of Pharmacoinformatics and Head of the Pharmacoinformatics Research Group at the Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Vienna. He serves as Director of Corporate Program and has held significant leadership roles including Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences (2018-2022) and Vice-Dean (2014-2018). His educational background includes Pharmacy studies at the University of Vienna (1981-1986), Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry (1986-1991), a post-doctoral stay at the Research Center in Borstel, Germany (1995), and Habilitation for Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of Vienna (1998). He was appointed as full professor for Pharmacoinformatics at the University of Vienna in October 2009. Professor Ecker's research focuses on computational drug design with special emphasis on drug-transporter interactions and in silico safety assessment. His work spans ligand- and structure-based drug design , particularly focused on transmembrane transport proteins , prediction of on- and off-kinetics , and semantic data integration . His group employs advanced computational techniques including machine learning, neural networks, protein homology modeling, and molecular dynamics simulations to address challenges in pharmacology and toxicology. An analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on solute carrier (SLC) transporters, with numerous studies on SLC6 family members and their role in disease. His work increasingly integrates machine learning approaches with structural biology to predict mutation pathogenicity, transporter inhibition, and drug safety profiles. The research demonstrates a clear trajectory toward more sophisticated computational models that combine chemical and biological fingerprints for improved prediction accuracy. Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (2013) Professor Ecker has coordinated or participated in numerous significant research projects including the Open PHACTS project (semantic integration of public databases), and serves as Speaker of the FWF doctoral programme "Molecular Drug Targets." He has been involved in multiple EU-funded initiatives such as eTOX, K4DD, eTRANSAFE, TransQST, ReSOLUTE, and Risk-Hunt3r, as well as FWF projects like InSilify DrugTox and Vienna Business Agency's AI4HEALTH. He leads the Pharmacoinformatics Research Group at the University of Vienna, which focuses on developing computational methods for drug design and safety assessment. The group is actively involved in several major collaborative projects including RISK-HUNT3R (focusing on chemical risk assessment) and ReSOLUTE (research on solute carriers for drug discovery). Their work bridges computational approaches with experimental validation to address key challenges in pharmaceutical sciences.
Olga Makarova serves as Assistant Professor at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna within the Department of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology. Her research integrates antimicrobial resistance mechanisms with One Health principles across human, animal, and environmental interfaces. Her primary research focuses on antimicrobial resistance evolution in pathogens like Listeria monocytogenes and Enterobacteriaceae, examining stress responses to environmental factors including glyphosate and antimicrobial peptides. She employs systems microbiology approaches to study ecological and evolutionary dynamics of resistance transmission through food chains and clinical settings, with emphasis on translational applications for public health. Analysis of her publications reveals consistent investigation into bacterial adaptation mechanisms under antimicrobial pressure. Her work spans genomic evolution in Staphylococcus aureus , cross-resistance patterns in Salmonella , and stress-induced mutagenesis pathways - all addressing critical One Health challenges at the human-animal-environment interface through experimental evolution and genomic analysis. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Dr. Makarova leads multiple funded research initiatives: Listeria monocytogenes resistance mitigation along food chain/clinical settings (PhD One Health Doctoral Programme with Prof. Karin Schwaiger; Vetmeduni funding 10/2023-03/2027) Resistance evolution-proof antibiotics using ionic liquids (Department 3 internal funding; 12/2022) MDR Enterobacteriaceae prevalence in Vienna veterinary hospital canine isolates (Hochschuljubiläumsfonds der Stadt Wien; 01/2024-06/2025) Rapid diagnostics pipeline for transboundary diseases (EU Horizon 2020 Innovation Actions) Completed Volkswagen Stiftung project on glyphosate's off-target phage effects She actively contributes to the Global Network for Anti-Microbial Resistance and Infection Prevention and American Society for Microbiology, with public engagement in microbiology literacy initiatives including Brain City Berlin's COVID-19 communications and VETMED magazine publications on resistance research translation.
Axel Behrens is a prominent academic and researcher in the field of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, currently holding the position of Senior Group Leader at The Francis Crick Institute in London, UK. He is also a Principal Fellow at King's College London and an Honorary Full Professor at University College London. Behrens is an EMBO member and has received an ERC Grant for his work. Education: Biological Sciences at Universities of Innsbruck and Vienna, Diploma and PhD from University of Vienna Academic: Honorary Full Professor at University College London, Senior Group Leader at The Francis Crick Institute Professional: Senior Scientist at Cancer Research UK, Principal Fellow at King's College London Behrens' research focuses on multiple areas including stem cells, ubiquitylation, transcription, DNA damage, and cancer biology. His work has particularly explored the role of the c-Jun protein in cellular processes, the function of Fbw7 in intestinal homeostasis and cancer, and the role of ATM signaling pathways in genomic stability. His recent publications (2011-2015) demonstrate a strong focus on molecular mechanisms in cancer development, particularly in intestinal and lung cancers, as well as the role of ubiquitin ligases and proteases in cell biology. These works explore areas such as: c-Jun phosphorylation and activation Ubiquitin-mediated protein degradation ATM signaling pathways Intestinal homeostasis and tumorigenesis Neuronal regeneration Pancreatic cell differentiation Axel Behrens has received several notable scientific awards including: EMBO Young Investigator Programme (2004) ERC Grant (2011) EMBO Membership (2012)
Yaroslav Blume serves as Director and Head of Department at the Institute of Food Biotechnology and Genomics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NASU) since 2008-2009, and as Professor of the Department of Biochemistry at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv since 2019. His primary academic affiliation spans NASU institutes where he has held leadership roles since 1990, including Acting Director at the Institute of Cell Biology and Genetic Engineering (1992-2008). National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine: Full Member (2006), Corresponding Member (1995) Academic Leadership: Head of Scientific Coordinating Council of Chemical and Biological Section (2020-), Chairman of Scientific Council at Institute of Food Biotechnology and Genomics (2008-) International Representation: Horizon 2020 Programme Committee National Representative (2017-), President of Black Sea Biotechnological Association (2010-) His research spans plant molecular systems with emphasis on biochemistry, genetics, and biotechnology applications. Key focus areas include plant biomass conversion for biofuels, cytoskeleton dynamics in cell signaling, and structural bioinformatics for genomic analysis. His work bridges fundamental molecular mechanisms with industrial applications in agricultural biotechnology and nanobiotechnology. Blume's scientific contributions are recognized through Ukraine's highest academic honors including the State Prize for Science and Technology. His editorial leadership includes Editor-in-Chief roles for Cytology and Genetics and The Open Agriculture Journal, reflecting his influence across plant biology and biotechnology disciplines. State Prize of Ukraine for Science and Technology (2011) M.G. Kholodny Prize (2019) V.Y. Yuriev Prize (2002) Parliament of Ukraine Certificate of Honor (2023) NATO Life Science and Technology Advisory Panel membership (2000-2004) As an academic leader, Blume chairs NASU's Scientific Coordinating Council and serves on Ukraine's State Committee for State Prizes. His mentorship extends through the Commission for Talented Young Scientists under the Parliament of Ukraine. Major grants include USDA Cochran Fellowship and multiple DFG-funded research stays in Germany. He leads international collaborations through the Black Sea Biotechnological Association and NATO networks. Blume directs research infrastructure at the Institute of Food Biotechnology and Genomics, coordinating teams across plant biotechnology, molecular genetics, and biofuel technology development. His laboratory networks include the Ukrainian cluster within EPSO and joint projects with John Innes Center and Friedrich Schiller University.
Ignacio David Lopez Miguel is a PreDoc Researcher at the Cyber-Physical Systems department of Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien). His research focuses on formal verification techniques for safety-critical systems, particularly in the context of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) used in industrial and high-stakes environments like CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) cooling systems. Current projects include TAIGER (2023–2027), addressing neural network verification for PLC code. Collaborates with institutions such as CERN, GSI, and NASA on safety-critical control systems. Research Themes : Integration of formal verification with AI/ML components Runtime enforcement in cyber-physical systems Ethical considerations in engineering design Automated translation of natural language requirements to formal specifications His work spans interdisciplinary domains, connecting computer science, control theory, and engineering ethics through rigorous verification methodologies.
Michel Loreau is an Exceptional-grade Research Director at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and an Adjunct Professor at McGill University. His career has been dedicated to integrating community, evolutionary and ecosystem ecology through rigorous theoretical and empirical research. He has held successive academic positions at McGill University (Tier 1 Canada Research Chair), Pierre and Marie Curie University (Paris), and the Free University of Brussels, and has served in leadership roles for numerous international biodiversity science initiatives including DIVERSITAS and IPBES. Education No explicit educational degrees are listed in the provided materials; however, his career trajectory from Research Assistant at the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (1977–1983) to Exceptional-grade CNRS Director implies advanced training in ecology and mathematics. Research Interests Theoretical foundations for a unified ecological synthesis integrating community, evolutionary and ecosystem ecology. Biodiversity–ecosystem functioning relationships and the ecological and societal consequences of biodiversity loss. Metacommunity and metaecosystem ecology, emphasizing spatial and evolutionary dimensions. Conservation biology and global change ecology, linking science to policy for biodiversity and ecosystem services. Loreau’s work uniquely combines mathematical modeling with experimental and empirical validation across terrestrial and aquatic systems, aiming to provide predictive frameworks for managing biodiversity under global change. Publication Trends His 300+ publications, including landmark papers in Nature , Science and PNAS , chart the evolution of biodiversity science from foundational theory (metacommunity concepts, insurance hypothesis) to integrative syntheses and policy-oriented assessments. A clear temporal trend shows increasing focus on the functional consequences of biodiversity change, ecosystem stability, and the translation of ecological science into governance mechanisms. Scientific Awards Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (Academy of Science) – 2010 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal – 2013 Per Brinck Oikos Award (Sweden) – 2011 Tomlinson Science Award, McGill University – 2009 Silver Medal of the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) – 2004 International Ecology Institute Prize (ECI, Germany) – 2002 Max Poll Prize, Royal Academy of Belgium – 1993 Agathon De Potter Prize, Royal Academy of Belgium – 1991 Winner, Annual Competition of the Royal Academy of Belgium – 1983 Paul Brien Prize (Belgium) – 1976 Leadership & Governance Roles Loreau has initiated and chaired major international programmes: Linking Community and Ecosystem Ecology programme, European Science Foundation DIVERSITAS – restructured and chaired the global biodiversity science programme International Conference on Biodiversity Science and Governance, under the patronage of the President of France and UNESCO Consultative process leading to the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) His advisory activities span national and international scientific committees, bridging ecology and policy for biodiversity conservation and sustainable ecosystem management. Laboratory & Research Teams While no specific laboratory names are provided, Loreau’s affiliation with CNRS’s EcoEx research unit (http://www.ecoex-moulis.cnrs.fr) and his leadership of large collaborative networks indicate that he directs interdisciplinary teams integrating theoreticians, empiricists and policy analysts.
