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Richard L. Peters is an Associate Professor and Head of the Chair of Tree Growth and Wood Physiology at the Technical University of Munich. He earned his PhD, summa cum laude, from the University of Basel in collaboration with the Swiss WSL in 2018 and has conducted extensive research in tree physiology with a strong focus on wood formation. His work emphasizes the intricate relationships between forests and Earth's climate system, employing an interdisciplinary approach that integrates various fields such as forest ecology, forestry, dendrochronology, and wood science. Peters has contributed significantly to understanding how dynamic relationships within forests can influence management decisions and conservation efforts, particularly in the face of climate change. He began his academic journey studying biology at the University of Utrecht, followed by a postdoctoral position at WSL, after which he secured a prestigious SNSF grant for a postdoc at Ghent University. In 2021, he returned to Basel as the scientific coordinator for the Swiss Canopy Crane II site before joining TUM in 2024. His accomplishments also include notable awards, such as the Early Postdoc.Mobility Fellowship from the Swiss National Science Foundation for the TREEFLOW project.
Technical University of Munich • Munich
Head of Chair of Tree Growth and Wood Physiology
WSL • Switzerland
Conducted research on forest dynamics and tree physiology.