Conservation Biology
Group
We are the JaC Lab
Our international, interdisciplinary research team:
Head of the JaC Lab
Jacqueline Loos
Research focuses on the connections between the environment, biodiversity, and human well-being, evaluating nature conservation strategies from both ecological and social perspectives.
PhD Researcher
Anna Mayer
Research focus on the understanding of how land managers' decisions are influenced by processes beyond their immediate region.
PhD Researcher
Konrad Gray
Research focus on human-nature relationships in social-ecological restoration and transdisciplinary research
Fellow Researcher
Anna-Lena Mieke
Bridge between the JaC group's research and the public. Researching with a focus on social-ecological systems and the lasting impact of colonialism on conservation efforts in Africa.
Research assistant
Georg Teischinger
With a background in sociology, ecology and publication, the research focus lies on combining biodiversity research, the interactions of humans with nature and economic values.
Conservation Biologist
Gavin Bonsen
Conservation biologist with a background in wildlife ecology and a growing focus on human-wildlife coexistence.
We are a global network of researchers. Each member of the JaC Group contributes unique expertise to our shared mission of advancing social-ecological systems and conservation biology research. Together, we use interdisciplinary insights to address complex challenges in conservation, justice, and sustainability across global contexts.