About my research
I'm lecturer in environmental science at the University of Southampton where I teach and research on applied ecology. I hold a PhD on forest restoration from the University of Oxford.​I study how to create restoration interventions backed by the best possible science and aim to inspire students and practitioners to get involved with meaningful ecological restoration.​As a triathlete, and former German national team rower I am exceptionally energetic, efficient and hard working and bring these virtues to the academic and professional world.
Restoration of high altitude forests in the Peruvian Andes
Socio-ecological research on the barriers and success factors for restoration of mountain forests in the High Andes. For this research I work with multiple NGOs, government actors and communities and use interviews to elucidate on how to best restore these threatened ecosystems.
Skills
Over the last decade I have acquired several ecological, methodological and professional skills. I also speak 5 languages.
Teaching
2024
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Permanent lecturer in environmental science, University of Southampton
2023
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Lecturer in Conservation Biogeography University of Oxford
2021-2022
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Teaching assistant on Master in Biodiversity, Conservation & Management
2020-2022
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Geography field courses
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Online seminars on remote sensing and GIS
Consulting
​2023
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Restoration science advisor for RainforestBuilder Ltd
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Biodiversity consultant for Nature Based Insights
2021-2022
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Scholar program facilitator for the Rhodes trust
Academic
2021-2023​
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Editor for Restoration Ecology
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Reviewer for Restoration Ecology, Philosophical Transactions, Forests
Applied ecology
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Restoration ecology
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Restoration project design: planning, implementation, monitoring
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Vegetation cartography
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Biodiversity assessments
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Hydrological and climatological measurements
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Carbon cycle measurements
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Functional trait assessments
Ecological modelling
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Remote sensing theory & applications
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Satellite data analysis in R, ArcGIS, QGIS and Google Earth Engine
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Statistical modelling in R Studio
Languages
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Fluent in German, Italian, English and French and Spanish
Planning
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Geoinformation Systems (ArcGIS, QGIS) for environmental planning
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Knowledge of landscape planning and international environmental impact assessment procedures
Education
I hold a PhD from Oxford University, a Masters in Biodiversity Conservation & Management and a BSc in Ecology & Environmental Planning from Berlin
PhD
Geography & the Environment,
University of Oxford
Doctoral degree as part of the Ecosystems Lab and Disturbance ecology Lab. Research on tropical mountain restoration and satellite techniques and social methods for restoration.
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PhD thesis 'Revisiting the science and practice of ecosystem restoration in tropical mountains'
MPhil
Biodiversity, Conservation & Management,
University of Oxford
Two-year international research master spanning knowledge of biodiversity science, conservation governance & technologies to global change and ecosystem science.
Master thesis 'Conservation and functional ecology of mountain ecosystems in South America'
BSc
Ecology & Environmental Planning,
TU Berlin
Four-year bachelor degree focused on environmental science and conservation in Germany. Specialisation on climatology, meteorology, modelling and plant sciences.
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Bachelor thesis 'How do urban grasslands respond to the urban heat island?'
Scholarships & awards
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Rhodes Scholarship
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Twofold award of Sir Peter Elworthy Grant for environmental research
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Deutschlandstipendium
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Sporthilfe Deutsche Bank Stipendium
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