Dr. Johannes Werner
Curriculum vitae
since 03.2025 | Scientific Assistant, General Ecology, University of Cologne, Institute for Zoology |
01.2021-03.2025 | PhD, University of Cologne, Germany; dissertation entitled “High-resolution experimental and theoretical investigations to understand nonlinear spatio-temporal dynamics in populations using AI-driven and standard imaging methods“, rated summa cum laude (excellent) |
10.2018 – 12.2020 | Master of Science in Biology, University of Cologne |
10.2016 – 08.2018 | Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Cologne |
10.2013 – 09.2016 | Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Mathematics (Gym/Ge), University of Cologne |
About Me
I am an ecologist specializing in the study of spatial and temporal heterogeneity and pattern formation in ecological systems, with a focus on how complex dynamics - such as chaotic processes - shape biodiversity and ecosystem stability. My research combines population dynamics, mathematical modeling, AI-driven image analysis, and high-resolution tracking to study mechanisms of species coexistence across scales, from laboratory microcosms to deep-sea ecosystems.
Due to my mathematical background, I have additional expertise in programming, statistics, differential equations and theoretical ecology. Moving forward, I would like to further bridge the gap between theoretical models and real-world experiments by applying a mixture of models and experiments, thereby providing insights into the complexity of biological systems in applied experiments.
Research interests
Spatial and Temporal Heterogeneity
Aquatic/Theoretical Ecology
Biodiversity Mechanisms
Population Dynamics
Chaos Theory
Mathematical Modelling
Complex Systems Biology