جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Christopher Turbillمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• ecophysiology
• thermoregulation
• energy expenditure
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Christopher Turbill is an Associate Professor in Animal Science at Western Sydney University's School of Science, where he maintains an active research program focused on animal physiological ecology. He is affiliated with the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment and serves as a Principal Investigator on multiple research projects while accepting HDR candidates for supervision. PhD from University of New England (2006) Thesis: Thermoregulatory Ecology of Tree-roosting Bats Supervised by Prof. Fritz Geiser Postdoctoral fellowships from Austrian Science Fund and Australian Research Council (DECRA) Former ecologist with NSW Government Professor Turbill's research integrates thermal and metabolic physiology with behavioral ecology to understand animal-environment interactions. His work has revealed significant ecological consequences of controlled body temperature variation in mammals and birds, linking these processes with metabolic energy expenditure, activity patterns, and life-history strategies. He specializes in bat biology and investigates conflicts between human environmental change and animal conservation requirements. His research keywords include ecophysiology, thermoregulation, energy expenditure, life-history ecology, body temperature, torpor, hibernation, and wildlife conservation. Analysis of Turbill's recent publications reveals a strong focus on thermal biology and conservation physiology, particularly regarding bats and birds. His work examines how animals manage energy through torpor, respond to climate change through thermal regulation, and adapt to anthropogenic disturbances. The research spans field studies of flying-foxes, microbats, and passerine birds across Australian ecosystems, with increasing emphasis on conservation applications related to white-nose syndrome, fire impacts, and wind energy development. Turbill leads significant research projects including the Ecology of the eastern horseshoe bat and its sensitivity to fire impacts (2024-2027), Vulnerability of Australian bats to white-nose syndrome (2021-2026), and Torpor use and burrowing behaviour in an arid zone passerine (2024). His work attracts funding from diverse sources including the Australian Research Council, Department of Planning and Environment, and various conservation organizations. Professor Turbill directs the BatsLab research group, which maintains a virtual hub for bat research at Western Sydney University. His team employs advanced methodologies including thermal imaging, GPS tracking, and physiological monitoring to study animal responses to environmental challenges. Current work focuses on developing conservation interventions for heat-stressed flying-foxes and assessing vulnerabilities of Australian bat species to emerging diseases.

Richard L. Petersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Tree Physiology
• Wood Formation Science
• Forest Ecology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Richard L. Peters is a Professor and Head of the Chair of Tree Growth and Wood Physiology at the Technische Universität München (TUM) since 2024. His research focuses on tree physiology, wood formation, and climate-forest interactions. He holds a doctorate summa cum laude from the University of Basel (2018) and has conducted postdoctoral research at the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest Science (WSL) and Ghent University. His work integrates forest ecology, dendrochronology, and ecophysiology to address climate change impacts on forests. Education: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Biology at Utrecht University, Ph.D. from University of Basel (2018). Key career steps include a Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) fellowship at Ghent University and coordination of the Swiss Canopy Crane II project (2021). Research Interests: Tree water-use strategies, drought tolerance mechanisms, carbon allocation dynamics, and the physiological basis of tree growth. He leads interdisciplinary projects to monitor forest responses to environmental stress using tools like the TreeNet network. Awards: Early Postdoc Mobility Fellowship (SNSF, 2019), Doctorate summa cum laude (2018). Contributions: Authored >180 publications, co-developed the datacleanr R package for ecological data processing, and pioneered methods linking tree-ring data with climate models. His work emphasizes the need for better observational data to improve vegetation models.

• Forest Ecology
• Global Change Biology
• Root Ecology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ina Christin Meier serves as Head of Department and Head of Research Unit for Functional Forest Ecology at the University of Hamburg, within the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences. She is affiliated with the Institute of Wood Sciences (Institut für Holzwissenschaften) in the Department of Biology, where she leads research on forest ecosystem responses to global environmental changes at Ohnhorststrasse 18, 22609 Hamburg. Dr. Meier's research focuses on the impacts of global change factors —including increasing atmospheric CO 2 concentration, summer drought, nitrogen deposition, and intensified management—on the biogeochemistry and biodiversity of temperate, boreal, Mediterranean, and global forest biomes. Her work spans functional ecology of forest trees and grasslands , interactions between roots, mycorrhizal fungi and soil , ecophysiology , and long-term changes in forest ecosystems . She has made significant contributions to understanding root carbon allocation, tropical forest responses to climate change, and the role of mycorrhizal relationships in forest ecosystems. Analysis of Dr. Meier's publication record reveals a strong emphasis on belowground ecology and global change biology , with particular attention to root systems across diverse biomes. Her research bridges plant physiology, ecosystem ecology, and climate science, often synthesizing data from multiple studies to identify broader patterns. She frequently investigates how carbon allocation to root exudates affects soil sequestration and drought response, and has developed important frameworks for understanding root trait responses to multiple global change drivers. Dr. Meier actively collaborates with international research teams across continents. Her work on Nature's Contributions to People has demonstrated that securing essential ecosystem services requires maintaining at least 20-25% semi-natural habitat in human-modified landscapes. She also investigates the chemical complexity of root exudates and their ecological significance, contributing methodological advances to this challenging area of research.

John Drakeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Plant Physiology
• Ecosystem Ecology
• Climate Change Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John Drake is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sustainable Resources Management at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF). His research focuses on plant physiology and ecosystem ecology, particularly the physiological mechanisms underlying tree function and their scaling to ecosystem processes under climate change. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois (2010) in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology and a B.S. from Hope College (2005) in Biology. Prior roles include Research Fellow and Postdoc positions at institutions like the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment and Boston University. His work emphasizes tree responses to temperature and water availability, including photosynthetic acclimation, carbon allocation, and stable isotope analysis. He leads the Drake Lab, which investigates tree ecophysiology and forest resilience. Current advisees include Sofia Arreaga (MS), Leslie Morrison (PhD), Jacob Olichney (PhD), and Taylor Wegner (MS). Notable grants include studies on New York forest responses to environmental change and climate resilience strategies for American chestnut restoration. Dr. Drake has received the University Distinguished Fellow award and contributed to over 40 peer-reviewed publications since 2007. His lab supports interdisciplinary research on forest carbon dynamics, soil-microbe interactions, and climate adaptation, with projects funded by agencies like the USDA and SUNY-ESF.

Joséphine Gantoisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biodiversity Conservation
• Ecological Footprint Analysis
• Agricultural Landscapes
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Joséphine Gantois is an Assistant Professor in Human Dimensions of Biodiversity Conservation at the University of British Columbia, jointly appointed in the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES) and the Food and Resource Economics Program within the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. Her work bridges economics, ecology, and data science to address ecological footprints in agricultural and natural landscapes. She holds a Ph.D. in Sustainable Development from Columbia University, an M.P.A. in International Development from the London School of Economics, and advanced degrees in economics and the sciences from École Polytechnique. Research Focus: Dr. Gantois investigates practical solutions for reconciling land use incentives with conservation goals, particularly in agricultural areas. Her research emphasizes causal inference methods, integrating remote sensing, machine learning, and qualitative tools like interviews. Key areas include biodiversity monitoring, policy impact assessment, and ecosystem function analysis. She has explored habitat restoration in Ontario grain farms during her postdoctoral work under Dr. Claire Kremen at UBC. Teaching & Engagement: She teaches in the Master of Food and Resource Economics (MFRE) program, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability challenges. Her work highlights the intersection of human behavior, policy design, and ecological outcomes, aiming to inform actionable conservation strategies.

Christian Messierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Forest Ecology
• Tree Resilience to Global Changes
• Urban Forestry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christian Messier is a Professor at the University of Quebec in Outaouais (UQO) in the Department of Natural Sciences and at the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM) in the Department of Biological Sciences. He serves as Scientific Director of the Institute of Temperate Forest Sciences (ISFORT) and holds two prestigious research chairs: the Canada Research Chair on Tree Resilience to Global Changes and the NSERC/Hydro-Québec Chair on Tree Growth Control. His academic career spans over three decades since completing his Ph.D. in forest sciences from the University of British Columbia in 1991. Dr. Messier's research focuses on two primary areas: the complex functioning of managed natural forest systems to develop management approaches that promote resilience in the face of global changes, and the study of trees and urban forests to reconcile the needs of minimizing negative impacts of trees on human infrastructure while maximizing ecosystem services. His work integrates field studies, simulation modeling, and network theory to address pressing challenges in forest ecology and management. His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on urban forest resilience, functional diversity in forest ecosystems, and nature-based solutions for climate adaptation. The research shows a clear trajectory toward more applied, solution-oriented approaches that bridge fundamental ecological understanding with practical forest management applications across diverse spatial scales from individual trees to entire landscapes. Francqui Foundation Chair (Belgium) - 2020 Member of The Royal Society of Canada - 2019 Personality of the Year 'Radio-Canada/Le Droit' - 2017 Humboldt Research Award - 2016 Prix Acfas – Michel-Jurdant - 2010 Canadian Forestry Scientific Achievement Award - 2006 Dr. Messier has supervised over 40 graduate students throughout his career and currently leads multiple major research projects including the Canada Research Chair on Forest Resilience, the NSERC/Hydro-Québec Chair on Tree Growth Control, and the SylvCIT project for urban forest immunization against global change. His research has been supported by significant grants from NSERC, Canada Research Chairs program, Hydro-Québec, and other major funding agencies. He directs the Messier lab with research assistants Kim Bannon and Fanny Maure, and collaborates with numerous researchers across Canada and internationally. His team studies diverse aspects of forest ecology including soil dynamics, functional composition of tree communities, nature-based solutions for climate adaptation, and ecophysiology of maple water flow. The lab maintains strong connections with the International Diversity Experiment Network with Trees (IDENT) and other major forest research initiatives.

• Environmental Science
• Ecosystem Modelling
• Stable Isotope Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Matthias Cuntz is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Computational Hydrosystems within the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Leipzig, Germany. He leads the Regional Ecophysiology group and focuses on integrating stable isotopes, remote sensing, and computational modeling to study terrestrial ecosystems. Research Interests: Energy, water, and trace gas exchange in ecosystems; stable isotope applications; global water-carbon cycle modeling; eddy-covariance flux analysis; sap flow dynamics. Key Projects: Involved in TERENO (Terrestrial Environmental Observatories) and ICOS (Integrated Carbon Observation System) for long-term ecological monitoring. Recent Publications address soil freeze-thaw processes, Amazon forest carbon dynamics, hydrological model calibration, and isotopic partitioning of evapotranspiration. His work spans computational hydrology, remote sensing validation, and uncertainty quantification in environmental models. Contact: Email: matthias.cuntz@ufz.de Personal Webpage: www.macu.de

Yadvinder Malhiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecosystem Science
• Climate Change Impact on Terrestrial Ecosystems
• Tropical Forest Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Yadvinder Malhi is a leading ecosystem scientist at the University of Oxford , holding the Professor of Ecosystem Science chair at the Environmental Change Institute (ECI) within the School of Geography and the Environment. He also serves as Jackson Senior Research Fellow at Oriel College , Director of the Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery , and President of the British Ecological Society . Active researcher in tropical and temperate forest dynamics Advises UK and Scottish governments on nature restoration Global research across Amazon, Andes, Africa, and UK Research Focus: Malhi investigates how terrestrial ecosystems respond to global atmospheric changes, with emphasis on tropical forests , climate change adaptation , and nature-based solutions . His work integrates field physiology, remote sensing, and ecosystem modeling, notably through the GEM and RAINFOR networks. Recent Trends: Recent publications highlight cross-disciplinary approaches combining terrestrial laser scanning , trait-based ecology , and social-ecological analysis . Research spans from Arctic tundra to tropical coral reefs , with growing emphasis on UK nature recovery and global carbon cycling . Scientific Recognition: 2025: Ramon Margalef Prize in Ecology 2023: Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) 2022: British Ecological Society President-Elect Academic Leadership: As Programme Leader of the Ecosystems & Biodiversity Research group and member of the ECI , Malhi mentors 24 graduate students while directing large-scale initiatives like the Wytham Woods monitoring station. His lab develops innovative tools for ecosystem assessment through projects like GEM Field Manual and TLS2trees algorithms.

John Markhamمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Community ecology
• Symbiotic nitrogen fixation
• Ecosystem engineers
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Markham is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences within the Faculty of Science at the University of Manitoba. His office is located in W481 Duff Roblin Building, and he can be contacted via email at John.Markham@umanitoba.ca or by phone at 204-474-7180. His research focuses on: Community ecology in northern ecosystems Symbiotic nitrogen fixation processes Ecosystem engineering mechanisms Arctic and boreal forest dynamics Plant-soil-animal interactions Environmental stressor impacts on nutrient cycling Professor Markham's work centers on how biotic interactions shape subarctic and boreal environments, particularly through the lens of nitrogen-fixing plants and animal-mediated ecosystem engineering. His research demonstrates how Arctic foxes create nutrient hotspots via denning that enhance plant productivity and diversity in tundra ecosystems, while his studies on actinorhizal plants (especially alders) reveal complex responses to salinity, temperature, moisture, and elevated CO2 levels. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) shows consistent emphasis on Arctic fox ecosystem engineering impacts on forest dynamics, nitrogen fixation symbiosis under environmental stressors, and landscape-scale nutrient cycling. His work integrates field experiments across Canadian sites with remote sensing and biogeochemical analyses, revealing how animal activities and microbial symbioses drive ecosystem resilience in northern environments facing climate change.

Margaret Groseمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ecological Design
• Urban Ecology
• Sustainable Landscapes
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Margaret Grose is an academic at the University of Melbourne's Melbourne School of Design, specialising in Landscape Architecture. She holds an Associate Professorship and teaches ecological design principles in the Masters of Landscape Architecture and Bachelor of Environments programs. Her work bridges design and ecological science, with a focus on urban ecosystems, water management, and cultural landscapes. Education: Grose began in Agricultural Science (soils/water processes), completed a PhD in ecophysiology of Australian plants, followed by postdoctoral research at Oxford University and the University of Cambridge’s Mathematical Biology group. She later trained in Landscape Architecture and practiced as an environmental scientist in urban design projects. Research interests include integrating ecological science into design, the role of historical ecological knowledge in contemporary design, and urban water systems. Her recent Universitas 21 Fellowship explores teaching ecology to built environment students globally. Publications span topics like urban forestry in China, dryland river parks, and impacts of artificial light on ecosystems. She has received the 2011 Faculty Teaching Award for Excellence in the Masters program. Supervision focuses on river design, urban waterways, ecological planting resilience, and design of public spaces in Mediterranean climates. She collaborates on interdisciplinary projects combining ecology, urban planning, and cultural heritage.

• Functional Biogeography
• Plant Ecology
• Biodiversity Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jens Kattge is an Independent Research Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry in Jena, Germany, specializing in Functional Biogeography. His career spans roles from Research Associate (2002–2005) to Senior Scientist (2010–2012) and current group leadership since 2013. He focuses on plant functional traits, their role in terrestrial ecosystems, and their integration into Earth system models. He coordinates the global TRY Initiative , a plant trait database for biodiversity research, and contributes to the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv). His research spans functional biogeography, trait-climate relationships, ecosystem modeling, and biodiversity-ecosystem functioning. Key projects include developing the rtry R package for trait data preprocessing and analyzing global datasets like CoRRE Trait Data and sPlotOpen. Recent publications investigate leaf cuticle thickness, drought responses in tree species, trait controls on biomass, global biodiversity patterns, and the integration of citizen science with Earth observation data. His work emphasizes trait data representativeness and future-proofing ecological science.

Michelle Leishmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Ecology
• Plant Conservation
• Invasive Species
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michelle Leishman is a Professor and Director of the Smart Green Cities Research Centre and Australian Harmony Centre for Ecosystem Futures at Macquarie University's School of Natural Sciences. Her work bridges urban ecology, plant conservation, and climate change adaptation through projects like Which Plant Where (with Hort Innovation), urban greening initiatives (with Sydney Water), and ecosystem restoration (with Botanic Gardens of Sydney). Her research focuses on urban greenspace and plant-environment interactions , particularly invasive species impacts , vegetation responses to climate change , and ecosystem restoration . She has published extensively on topics like urban tree resilience , riparian vegetation recovery , and plant-pathogen dynamics . Her recent work includes biostimulant applications for drought tolerance and myrtle rust susceptibility in Australian flora. Michelle is a Fellow of both the Royal Society of NSW and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering . She received the 2022 NSW Premier's Prize for Biological Sciences and the 2017 BHERT Award for Outstanding Collaboration , reflecting her leadership in applied ecological research.

Howard S. Neufeldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Physiological Ecology
• Air Pollution Effects on Plants
• Water Relations of Plants
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Howard S. Neufeld is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Appalachian State University, with expertise in plant physiological ecology and air pollution impacts. His research focuses on ozone effects on native flora in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, water relations in plants, and invasive species ecology. Education Ph.D. from University of Georgia (1984) Neufeld's research examines plant responses to environmental stressors, particularly tropospheric ozone and water stress. His work on cutleaf coneflower, tall milkweed, and Galax urceolata has revealed critical insights into foliar injury mechanisms, antioxidant defenses, and seasonal adaptation strategies. He investigates how invasive species like Microstegium vimineum exploit light gaps and how hydraulic conductance affects plant drought tolerance. His publication record shows consistent focus on ozone impacts in southern Appalachian ecosystems, with recent work emphasizing seasonal variation in plant responses, stomatal behavior, and biochemical defense mechanisms. Key trends include the development of non-destructive monitoring techniques and spatial analysis of pollution effects across landscapes. Advising & Grants Directed 20 Master's theses on plant ecophysiology, invasive species, and pollution impacts Currently mentoring 7 graduate students on lichen nitrogen responses, heavy metal effects, and ozone physiology Funded by National Park Service, U.S. EPA, National Geographic Society, and Friends of the Smokies Collaborates with researchers from Auburn University, USDA, Oak Ridge, and international institutions Neufeld maintains active field research in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and operates laboratory facilities for gas exchange and plant stress analysis, with ongoing projects examining nitrogen deposition effects on lichens and nickel pollution impacts on pines.

Jianbei Huangمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Biogeochemistry
• Ecosystem Dynamics
• Climate Change
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jianbei Huang is a Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry in Jena, Germany, within the Department of Biogeochemical Processes (BGP). His research focuses on understanding mechanisms driving plant-soil carbon cycling, particularly in dryland ecosystems and plant allocation strategies. Key areas include how environmental stresses like drought affect carbon partitioning, tree defense mechanisms, and ecosystem resilience. His work integrates field experiments, isotopic labeling (e.g., 13C, 14C), and advanced analytical techniques (e.g., LC/GC-MS, PTR-MS) to study carbon dynamics, secondary metabolites, and BVOC emissions. Collaborations with Prof. Susan Trumbore and Prof. Sönke Zaehle highlight interdisciplinary approaches to model ecosystem responses under climate change. Research themes emphasize trade-offs between growth, carbon storage, and defense in trees, as well as the impact of extreme climate events on vegetation and soil carbon. Current opportunities include postdoc and PhD positions on dryland forest ecology and carbon-water relations in changing climates. Affiliations: Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry (Jena, Germany) Labs/Teams: Dryland Ecosystem Processes Group, Plant Allocation Research Notable projects include investigating Mediterranean forest responses to drought, carbon storage prioritization in spruce trees, and modeling tree defense against bark beetles in drying environments.

Günter Hochمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Tree ecophysiology
• Carbon allocation in trees
• Drought stress physiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

PD Dr. Günter Hoch is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Sciences – Botany at the University of Basel , Switzerland. His research centers on the ecophysiology of trees , with a particular emphasis on carbon storage dynamics , drought stress responses , and the resilience of forest ecosystems to climate change. Research Focus: Carbon allocation and storage in trees under carbon limitation Physiological controls of non-structural carbohydrate reserves (e.g., starch, lipids) Drought-induced tree mortality and recovery mechanisms Whole-tree carbon balance and growth under environmental stress Scaling from individual tree responses to ecosystem-level processes Approach: His team integrates field observations , experimental manipulations , and biophysical modeling to understand how trees regulate carbon reserves and water relations under stress. A key goal is to identify biomarkers (e.g., starch concentrations in sapwood) that reflect the carbon status and health of trees. Recent Work: His publications span high-impact journals like Nature Reviews Earth & Environment , New Phytologist , and Global Change Biology , addressing topics such as hydraulic failure, carbon starvation, and the impacts of extreme droughts (e.g., 2018 Central European drought) on forest ecosystems. Collaborations: He contributes to large-scale networks like TreeNet , a Swiss initiative monitoring drought and growth indicators in forests, and collaborates internationally on projects linking plant ecophysiology to biogeochemical cycles. Contact: guenter.hoch@unibas.ch | Tel: +41 (0)61 207 35 14