Curriculum Vitae

MITGLIEDSCHAFTEN

The Fisheries Society of The Britisch Isles

Society of Conservation Biology

IUCN, Salmonid Specialist Group

IUCN, Focal Point Authority for Eurasian Salmonids

Network of Biological Systematists Austria (NOBIS Austria) 


AUSBILDUNG

(2007) Habilitation
Institute of Zoology, Natural Sciences Faculty of Karl-Franzens University of Graz
Thesis: Molecular Systematics and Phylogeography of Eurasian Salmonids (Salmo, Thymallus, Brachymystax & Hucho)

(1994-1997) Ph.D. Natural Resource Sciences
Univ. of Agricultural Sciences (BOKU), Vienna, Austria
Thesis: An evaluation of the viability of two strains of stocked brown trout (Salmo trutta) and their influence on natural populations

(1991-1993) M.S. Fish and Wildlife Science
Univ. of Arizona, School of Natural Renewable Resources, Tucson Arizona USA
Thesis: Spawning, movement and population structure of flannelmouth sucker in the Paria River

(1984-1988) B.S. Conservation Ecology
Rutgers University, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Cook Campus, New Brunswick New Jersey USA


DIENSTVERHÄLTNISSE

(Oct. 2010-present) Associate Professor
Institute of Zoology, Karl-Franzens University Graz,Graz, Austria

(Aug. 2002-Oct. 2010) Univ. Assistant Professor
Institute of Zoology, Karl-Franzens University Graz,Graz, Austria

(Mar. 2000-Aug. 2002) Post-doctoral research assistant
Center for Animal Genetics and Conservation, Vairão, Portugal

(1997-Mar. 2000) Post-doctoral research assistant
Univ. of Agricultural Sciences, and Univ. of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Austria

(1988-1989) Research Technician.
Rutgers Marine Research Station, Tuckerton, New Jersey, USA

(1989-1990) Research Technician
Idaho Fish & Game Department, Boise, Idaho, USA

(Jan 1991-Mar. 1991) Fisheries Observer
Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, Astoria, Oregon, USA

(Mar 1991-Sep 1991) Research Technician

WISSENSCHAFTLICHE BETREUUNG

 
Post-docs

Completed:

Dr. Simona Suśnik – Patterns and processes of salmonid diversification in Europe’s oldest body of freshwater, Lake Ohrid

Dr. Estelle-Lercetau-Köhler – Troutcheck - Genetic investigations of Austrian brown trout


Doctoral theses (co-advisor)

Completed:

(2006) Dr. Elsa Froufe - Evolutionary History of Siberian Salmonids – University of Porto, Portugal.

(2006) Dr. Fernando Sequiera – História Evolutiva da Salamandra-lusitânica, Chioglossa lusitanica. University of Porto, Portugal.

(2007) Dr. Rui Faria - Molecular genetic analysis of the evolutionary processes and phylogeography of European species of the genus Alosa- University of Porto, Portugal.


Doctoral theses (full-advisor)

Completed:

(2010) Dr. Kathrin Winkler - Assessment of hybridization and introgression between native and introduced stocks of European whitefish Coregonus sp. in Austrian lakes. Karl-Franzens University Graz


Master’s (Diplom) theses

Completed:

(2005) Mag. Astrid Oktabec - Erstellung von abiotischen Fließgewässer-Leitbildern im Zuge der Umsetzung der EU-Wasserrichtlinie. Karl-Franzens University Graz.

(2005) Mag. Theodore Kopun – Analyse von Mikrosatellit Polymorphism innerhalb und zwischen Populationen von Europäischen Äschen (Thymallus thymallus) in Österreich. Karl-Franzens University Graz.

(2005) Mag. Eyawo Oghenowede – Phylogeographische Struktur von Arktischen Äschen (Thymallus articus) des Enisey Flusseinzugsgebietes Sibirien. Karl-Franzens University Graz.

(2007) Mag. Ana Sprajc – Population genetic survey of Styrian brown trout Salmo trutta. Karl-Franzens University Graz..

(2008) Mag. Dennis Stradner - A molecular phylogeny of the stonefly genus Siphonoperla Karl-Franzens University Graz.

(2008) Mag. Stefan Kurat – A meta-analysis of mtDNA & Lactose Dehydrogenase variation in brown trout Salmo trutta from Bavarian and Austrian reaches of the Danube River basin. Karl-Franzens University Graz.

(2009) Mag. Christoph Hahn - Phylogeographic investigations on the monogean parasites Gyrodactylus thymalli, G. teuchis and G. trutta infecting grayling (Thymallus thymallus) and brown trout (Salmo trutta) in Austrian rivers.

(2009) Mag. Peter Mehlmauer - Ichthyologische Untersuchung an der Fischwanderhilfe Spielfeld in Bezug auf habitsverbessernde Maßnahmen.

(2009) Mag. Dario Desimini - Fischökologische Untersuchung an der neu errichteten Fischwanderhilfe am Mur-KW Spielfeld, Speziagebiet: Fischwanderungen.

(2010) Mag. Tamara Schenekar - Isolation and charactherization of the CYP2D6 gene in Felidae with comparison to other mammals.

(2010) Mag. Robert Steinbrugger - Development of a microsatellite assay for the endangered danube salmon (Hucho hucho) and its application to the evaluation of the Mur River population.

(2011) Mag. Beate Übelleitner- Morphological and genetic analysis of moss-dwelling tardigrades.

(2012) Mag. Wolgang Gessl - Invasionserfolg der Regenbogenforelle (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in Österreich, modellierungen der Ursachen, die diesen beeinflussen.

(2012) Mag. Elizabeth Geyer - Global Review of the main causes for freshwater fish endangerment - with emphasis on North & South America

(2012) Mag. Jürgen Mack - Global Review of the main causes for freshwater fish endangerment - with emphasis on Europe & Africa

KONGRESSORGANISATION

In 1997 I played the leading role in the organization of an international congress on Fish migration and fish bypass channels , at the Agricultural University in Vienna Austria. I then organized an edited a book, by the same title (see below).

In 2002 I organized an international congress Phylogeography of Southern European Refugia : evolutionary perspectives on the Origins and Conservation of European Diversity in Vairão, Portugal, and have published a book together with Nuno Ferrand, of the same title.