Ecological Systems
The central focus of our research and education is on integrative ecology: we do field, experimental, and theoretical work. We develop quantitative tools and combine them with field and lab experiments to increase our understanding about the functioning of ecosystem services and the maintenance of biodiversity. We investigate the intricate relationship between environmental conditions and living organisms, ranging from individuals to entire ecological communities.
Key areas include:
- Community ecology
- Mathematical/quantitative ecology
- Microbiomes
- Ecological networks
- Terrestrial ecology