Aquatic Ecosystem Research Group
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Multiple stressor research
Our group analyses effects of individual and multiple Stressors on aquatic ecosystems.
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Biodiversity monitoring
We develop and apply new tools and concepts to monitor biodiversity and ecosystem state.
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Genomic method development
One key aspect of our work is the development of innovative tools to assess and analyse genetic biodiversity data.
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Population genetics
We use molecular markers to study population connectivity and genetic diversity of different macroinvertebrate species in stream ecosystems.