Dr. Monika Hilker

Professor

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Biography

Monika Hilker is a Professor of Applied Zoology and Animal Ecology at the Institute of Biology, Freie Universität Berlin. She earned a diploma in Biology from the University of Göttingen in 1983, followed by a PhD in Biology from the same university in 1986, specializing in the chemical ecology of herbivorous insects. Her habilitation was completed at the University of Bayreuth in 1993. She has held various academic positions, including Research Assistant at the Institute of Forest Zoology and Assistant Professor at the Institute of Animal Ecology in Bayreuth. Her research focuses on chemical communication in organisms, particularly how plants and insects interact through chemical signals. Hilker has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has been involved in various editorial boards. She is noted for her work on insect eggs and their role in plant defense mechanisms against herbivores and environmental stressors.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1994-07-01 — Present

Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Biology • Berlin, Germany

Full University Professor specializing in Applied Zoology and Animal Ecology.

Assistant Professor

1987-01-01 — 1994-06-30

Institute of Animal Ecology, University of Bayreuth, Germany • Bayreuth, Germany

Assistant Professor focused on animal ecology.

Requirements for Freie Universität Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with 10 ECTS in Methods of Empirical Social Research 10 ECTS in International Relations 35 ECTS in Political and Administrative Sciences
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Proof of English proficiency (C1)
  • Proof of German proficiency (DSH-2)
  • Course descriptions for ECTS verification
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.