Dr. Roman Alther

Biography

Roman Alther is a Senior Researcher at the University of Zurich and Eawag, based in Dübendorf, focusing on ecology. His research primarily investigates biodiversity, community ecology, and the ecology of freshwater systems, particularly emphasizing groundwater fauna and subterranean biology. With a strong focus on amphipods, his work has included studying biodiversity distributions in Swiss river networks and employing spatial analysis techniques to understand ecological patterns. His academic journey includes a PhD in ecology from Eawag, where he explored various aspects of biodiversity and amphipod distribution. He has also contributed significantly to the field through various publications, addressing issues like ecosystem function and the impacts of riverine network connectivity on genetic diversity among freshwater species. Alther's expertise lies in employing citizen science approaches to discover new species and enhance knowledge about the ecological roles of rarely seen groundwater organisms.

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