My expertise spans nature conservation planning, landscape restoration and ecological connectivity. I develop restoration landscapes linking biodiversity with land-use planning and the implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation.
With experience in Austria, the wider EU, the US, Asia and Africa, I connect research, policy and practice through cross-sector, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaboration. I offer access to case studies and links to teaching, student involvement and knowledge exchange.
Relevant projects include NaturaConnect (2022–2026; Trans-European Nature Network), RiverSpaces (2026–2029; multifunctional river landscapes and aquatic–terrestrial connectivity), and Energy Transition vs. Wildlife Connectivity (2026–2028; biodiversity and renewable-energy planning).
Recent co-authored publications: Brumm et al. (2026), “Mapping Vulnerability of Stream Fishes in the United States and Europe: A Threshold-based Approach to Inform Freshwater Conservation and Restoration Efforts” (npj Biodiversity); Hering, Kupilas & Schinegger (2026), “Implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation requires a shift from restoration targets to restoration landscapes” (Nature Reviews Biodiversity).
Biogeography
Conservation Biology
Ecology
Hydrobiology
Landscape ecology
Spatial planning and urban development
I am looking to join a Biodiversa+ consortium connecting biodiversity research with practical nature conservation planning and landscape restoration. I am particularly interested in restoration landscapes, ecological connectivity and approaches that integrate biodiversity objectives into land-use decisions across sectors and scales. My contribution would link research with planning and implementation: identifying spatial priorities, developing conservation and restoration concepts, and translating findings into actionable recommendations. I am keen to explore how projects can support implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation and the long-term recovery of connected, resilient ecosystems. I value interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaboration involving researchers, public authorities, practitioners and local stakeholders. Experience in Austria, the wider EU, the United States, Asia and Africa allows me to bring comparative perspectives and insights from different planning contexts. Available case studies and links to teaching offer opportunities for joint learning, student involvement and knowledge exchange. I am interested in developing transferable approaches while retaining the ecological and social context of each landscape.