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Gabriela Schaepman-Strub is a Full Professor in Earth System Science at the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies at the University of Zurich, Switzerland. Her research focuses on spatial ecology, remote sensing, and Arctic biodiversity, examining ecosystem functioning and the energy budget related to Arctic land surface albedo. She has served as the Vice-President of the International Arctic Science Committee from 2019 to 2025. Her leadership includes roles such as the Scientific Director at the Swiss Polar Institute and delegate to the Council of the International Arctic Science Committee. In her academic career, she further held the position of Associate Professor in the same department and has contributed significantly to the study of terrestrial ecosystems. Her expertise extends to the impact of climate change on vegetation in the Arctic and the methodological development of using remote sensing in ecological studies. Additionally, she has authored or co-authored several significant publications addressing plant functional traits and their response to Arctic conditions, contributing to the understanding of ecological resilience in these vulnerable environments.
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