Meet the Lab - Crowther Lab

Meet the Lab

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We are theoretical ecologists, restoration experts, and data scientists studying global ecosystems and generating knowledge to protect biodiversity and address climate change.

Prof. Dr. Thomas Crowther

Lead Scientist and Lab Founder

Lover of nature, sports and D&D.

Dr. Lalasia Bialic-Murphy

Lead Scientist

Dr. Daniel Maynard

Lead Scientist

How do small-scale interactions inform broad-scale biodiversity?

Dr. Daisy Dent

Lead Scientist

Dr. Colin Averill

Lead Scientist

Helping mycorrhizal fungi take over the world.

Dr. Constantin Zohner

Lead Scientist

Solving the mysteries of phenology and other stuff trees do in response to climate change.

Dr. Andrea Paz

Post-Doc

Why are species distributed across the globe the way they are?

Dr. Carolina Bello

Post-Doc

Understanding how animals can help us to restore ecosystems and counter climate change.

Dr. Camille Delavaux

Post-Doc

Understanding how invisible soil microbes shape forest diversity and plant biogeography.

Dr. Gabriel Smith

Post-Doc

Finding facets and functions of figures and flora to foster formation of flourishing futures.

Dr. Laura van Galen

Post-Doc

Exploring the below-ground world of hidden diversity.

Lidong Mo

PhD Student

Julia Maschler

PhD Student

Understanding plant carbon sequestration under climate change.

Joe Wan

PhD Student

Haozhi Ma

PhD Student

On the shoulders of Constantin.

Yibiao Zou

PhD Student

Badminton lover who tries to hit the shuttlecock of macro-ecology.

Kathi Runge

PhD Student

Puzzled by the complexity of ecosystems' dynamics and trying to solve the puzzle of thresholds to guide nature conservation.

Giacomo Delgado

PhD Student

Environmental activist using cutting-edge technology to monitor the impacts of policy on biodiversity and ecosystems.

Qingzhou Zhao

Visiting PhD Student

Go down like roots, work with fungi.

Zhaofei Wu

Visiting PhD student

Understanding tree phenology under climate change.

Yan Zhang

Visiting PhD Student

Tracking soil microorganisms under climate change.

Dr. Rebecca Cole

Restoration Ecologist (Costa Rica)

Dr. Leland Werden

Restoration Ecologist

Identifying and finding solutions to restoration and conservation challenges around the world.

Laura Gobelius

Lab Technician

Digging through soil to find the tiniest organisms performing their magic.

Sandra Garibay

Lab Assistant

Trying to show the beneficial role of microbes for plants, food and health.

Emma Heinzer

Lab Assistant

Dr. Johan van den Hoogen

Lab Manager, Research Scientist

I make maps.

Thomas Lauber

Data Scientist

Making the scientists' dreams come true.

Emily Clark

Group Manager

Scientist whisperer, human Siri, and overseer of work-life balance.

Elizabeth Rembelska

Project Manager

I work behind the curtains while our researchers are on stage.

Samantha Suarez

Communications Director

Focusing on digital engagement, science communication & social media for social good.

Stella Tandhika

Communications Associate

On the way to make ecology as cool as NASA, one reel at a time.

Thomas Elliott

Managing Director

Inspired everyday by the scientific solutions to accelerate the global restoration movement.

Alexa Firmenich

Co-Director SEED

Making the world fall in love with complexity, one SEED at a time.

Dr. Robert McElderry

Product Manager SEED

Sensible science for practical solutions.

Camille Fournier De Laurière

Data Scientist

Still trying to figure out what I mean by "resilience".

Dr. Anna Schweiger

Remote Sensing Ecologist

Remote sensing biodiversity and ecosystem function.

Dr. Ian Brettell

Biodiversity Policy Officer

Translating science into effective policy.

Dr. Claire Hoffmann

Policy and External Affairs Coordinator (USA)

Bridging the gap between scientific research and applied conservation impact.

Millie Timms

Impact Communications Consultant

Driven by her love for the ocean and the mountains, Millie is on a mission to tell stories that inspire action.

Chrysa Chouliara

Visual Communications Specialist

Visual storyteller in love with science.