Jennifer Pohle, Postdoc
Jennifer is a statistician with a special interest in ecological applications. She obtained her Master’s degree (MSc) in Statistical Science from Bielefeld University, where she subsequently worked as a PhD student and gained experience in the analysis of animal movement data. Her PhD thesis focussed on state architectures in hidden Markov models and inferring information about the underlying latent states. As a postdoc Jennifer is now searching for methods to study fine-scale interactions between individuals.
Rafael Arce, PhD candidate
Statistician discovering the world of ecology. Rafael holds a bachelor’s in mathematics and economics (double degree bachelor) and a master’s degree in applied statistics, both from the University of Göttingen. His research focuses mainly on spatial and
spatiotemporal models applied to high frequency animal movement data. Rafael is also interested in Bayesian statistical methods like INLA and MCMC.
spatiotemporal models applied to high frequency animal movement data. Rafael is also interested in Bayesian statistical methods like INLA and MCMC.
Raya Keuth, Research assistant
Raya is currently studying in the Master program (MSc) "Ecology, Evolution and Conservation" at the University of Potsdam. In our groups, she helps with filtering and analyzing movement data obtained from the ATLAS telemetry system.
Christian Drews, MSc student
Thesis topic:
Space use and movement patterns of corn buntings (Emberiza calandra) in an agricultural landscape in Northeast Germany
Space use and movement patterns of corn buntings (Emberiza calandra) in an agricultural landscape in Northeast Germany
Markus Reichert, MSc student
Markus is studying “Ecology, Evolution and Conservation” (MSc) in Potsdam and currently writing his master thesis (co-supervised by Prof. Thomas Schmitt from Senckenberg German Entomological Institute and Ulrike). Having obtained his bachelor’s degrees in computer science and geography, Markus is now happily journeying towards the world of living things. Interested in biogeography, spatiotemporal patterns and the big picture of biodiversity.
Jan Pufelski, IT admin & technician
Jan is our honorary lab member. Working as IT admin and technician for the Plant Ecology and Nature Conservation group led by Prof. Florian Jeltsch, he also helps us with his expertise. Jan is particularly involved in running the ATLAS telemetry system that we use for our empirical research.
Former students
Pia Stein, M.Sc.
Thesis: Space use and behavioural niches in a small rodent community (2021).
Milena Müller, M.Sc.
Thesis: "Land use of two ecologically similar open habitat passerine species in the Northwest Uckermark" (2021).
Pauline Holz, M.Sc.
Thesis: "Identification of priority conservation areas for the Persian leopard (Panthera pardus saxicolor) and prey species in the Lesser Caucasus" (2021). Co-supervised with Dr. Arash Ghoddousi, HU Berlin.
Christoph Lobas, M.Sc.
Thesis: "Spatial coexistence through a trade-off in foraging movement strategies: the role of landscape properties" (2019).
Chris is now a PhD student in the Orycs project at the University of Potsdam.