MSc / BSc theses
The topics for final theses are generally related to ecological modelling. Both numerical, process-based approaches and statistical models can be used/developed. In addition to modelling-oriented final theses, we regularly offer experimental projects on the ecophysiology of various types of vegetation. The focus is on acclimation and stress responses under changing climatic conditions (e.g. CO2, temperature, hydration), measured using standardised laboratory methods (including chlorophyll fluorescence, gas exchange, water potential). A combination of laboratory work and quantitative analysis is possible.
If you are interested in a Master's or Bachelor's thesis, please contact Philipp Porada (modelling) or Theresa Möller (ecophysiology) directly.
Here you will find an overview of possible topics for final theses. You are also welcome to propose your own ideas:
- Photosynthetic acclimation mechanisms of lichens and bryophytes under elevated CO2 levels and temperatures, including physiological trade-offs.
- Effects of nitrogen availability on the CO2-fertilization effect in mosses
- Quantifying the effects of temporal and spatial resolutions of climatic forcing data on community composition and carbon fluxes simulated by a global vegetation model
- Osmotic adaptation and drought resistance in lichens and mosses – differences between species and life strategies
- Sensitivity to heat waves and regenerative capacity after thermal stress in lichens and mosses