Author Profile
Suitable for this Best Researcher Award
Prof. Dr. Bernd Blasius is an exceptionally accomplished researcher in the field of mathematical modeling, with a strong interdisciplinary focus on ecological and marine environmental systems. As a full professor at the University of Oldenburg, he has made significant contributions to population dynamics, biological invasions, adaptive networks, and ecological synchronization, as evidenced by his numerous high-impact publications in Nature, Science, PNAS, Ecology Letters, and other prestigious journals. His work has profoundly influenced both theoretical and applied aspects of ecology, particularly in understanding complex ecological interactions and environmental sustainability.
Education
Prof. Blasius completed his studies in physics at TU Darmstadt (1986–1993), where he specialized in nonlinear dynamics. He obtained his doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) in Physics in 1997 under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Friedrich Beck and Prof. Dr. Ulrich Lüttge. His dissertation focused on complex system dynamics, laying the foundation for his future work in theoretical ecology. His multidisciplinary academic training enables him to apply mathematical principles to biological and environmental sciences, making significant advancements in population ecology, marine ecosystem modeling, and epidemiology.
Professional Experience
Since 2007, Prof. Blasius has been a Full Professor (W3) for Mathematical Modelling at the University of Oldenburg. Previously, he was a Junior Professor at the University of Potsdam (2004–2007) and led an independent Junior Research Group funded by the Volkswagen Stiftung (2001–2007). He was a postdoctoral researcher at Tel Aviv University (1997–2001), working on ecological synchronization. His leadership roles include serving as Director and Deputy Director of the Institute for Chemistry and Biology of the Marine Environment. He is also a founding member of the Helmholtz Institute for Functional Biodiversity.
Awards and Recognition
Prof. Blasius has received multiple prestigious grants and awards, including funding from DFG, BMBF, and the Volkswagen Stiftung. His work has been recognized with keynote invitations at global conferences and features in leading journals such as Nature and Ecology Letters. He is an editor for top-tier scientific journals and serves as an advisory board member for international research programs. His pioneering research on population cycles, bioinvasion, and complex networks has earned significant accolades from the scientific community.
Prof. Blasius specializes in mathematical modeling, nonlinear dynamics, theoretical ecology, and network science. His expertise extends to ecological modeling, epidemiology, and spatial population dynamics. He employs data-driven approaches, computational simulations, and analytical methods to investigate biodiversity patterns, species interactions, and the spread of invasive species. His interdisciplinary approach integrates physics and ecology to solve complex environmental challenges.
Publications
Shared preferences along stress gradients: how a growth-tolerance trade-off drives unimodal diversity and trait lumping
- Authors: Torben Schucht, Bernd Blasius
- Journal: Theoretical Ecology
- Year: 2025
Mechanisms Underpinning the Net Removal Rates of Dissolved Organic Carbon in the Global Ocean
- Authors: Sinikka Lennartz, David P. Keller, Oschlies, Bernd Blasius, Thorsten Dittmar
- Journal: Global Biogeochemical Cycles
- Year: 2024
Driving forces of Antarctic krill abundance
- Authors: Alexey Ryabov, Uta Berger, Bernd Blasius, Bettina Meyer
- Journal: Science Advances
- Year: 2023
he gossip paradox: Why do bacteria share genes?
- Authors: Not explicitly mentioned (likely includes Bernd Blasius)
- Journal: Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering
- Year: 2022
Estimation of functional diversity and species traits from ecological monitoring data
- Authors: Alexey Ryabov, Bernd Blasius, Helmut Hillebrand, Irina Olenina, Thilo Gross
- Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)
- Year: 2022