I am a full professor at Leipzig University, specializing in the study of ecosystem responses to climate extremes and the human-environment nexus during these extreme events. My work also encompasses macroecological dynamics and ecosystem functioning, utilizing cutting-edge data science methods. A cornerstone of my research is the collaborative use of high-dimensional Earth observations, including the Earth System Data Cube concept that I have developed over the years.
My ultimate goal is to integrate empirical findings with theoretical and conceptual understanding in order to comprehend the complex interactions within the Earth system. I am a member of the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig, and the Center for Scalable Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. Additionally, I serve as co-spokesperson for the National Research Data Infrastructure for Earth System Sciences (NFDI4Earth).
Full professor, 2020
Leipzig University
Research group leader, 2012
Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry
PostDoc, 2010
Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry
PhD in Environmental Sciences, 2009
ETH Zurich
Diploma in Geoecology, 2006
Bayreuth University