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Professor Dr. Jordi Bascompte

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Biography

Jordi Bascompte is a Full Professor in the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies at the University of Zurich since 2015. He focuses his research on biodiversity, plant-animal interactions, and mutualistic networks, contributing significantly to theoretical computational ecology. His professional journey includes positions such as Full Professor at the Spanish Research Council in Sevilla and postdoctoral fellowships at prestigious institutions including the University of California, Santa Barbara, and the University of California, Irvine. Bascompte has been recognized for his contributions to ecology with awards such as the Ramon Margalef Prize and the British Ecological Society’s Marsh Book Award. His work has been published in leading journals, where he explores topics such as the structural stability of mutualistic systems and the impacts of climate change on mutualistic interactions. He has also been involved in several highly cited research endeavors and has received accolades such as the European Research Council’s Advanced Grant.

Research Interests

Biodiversity Plant-Animal Interactions Mutualistic Networks Food Webs Metacommunities Theoretical Computational Ecology

Experience

Full Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Teaching and conducting research in Ecology.

Full Professor

2008-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Spanish Research Council • Sevilla, Spain

Led research initiatives in ecology.

Associate Professor

2000-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Spanish Research Council • Sevilla, Spain

Focused on ecological research and teaching.

Postdoctoral Fellow

1998-01-01 — 1999-01-01

National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis • University of California, Santa Barbara, USA

Conducted extensive ecological analysis.

Postdoctoral Fellow

1996-01-01 — 1997-01-01

Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology • University of California, Irvine, USA

Engaged in research involving evolutionary biology.

Awards

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Ramon Margalef Prize

2021-01-01
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British Ecological Society’s Marsh Book Award

2016-01-01
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Highly Cited Scientist (Thomson Reuters)

2014-01-01
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Spanish National Research Award, Environmental Sciences

2011-01-01
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Ecological Society of America's George Mercer Award

2007-01-01
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European Young Investigator Award

2004-01-01

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits

Application Checklist

  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter

Specialization Notes

Department of Law