Biography:
In biological systems, structure and function are intrinsically tied to each other. Both areas have been fascinating to me as a plant scientist since the beginning of my studies. My scientific work is focussed on two major topics: (1) ecological aspects, like tolerance of plants towards heavy metals and their potential, intracellular uptake and (2) physiological aspects of salt- and UV-stress as well as water balance of cells and tissues. I am passionate about teaching and I am regularly giving lectures and lab courses in cell biology, plant physiology and anatomy, light microscopy and scientific documentation. For a couple of years now, I am leading a small group consisting of PhD, master and bachelor students at the Core Facility Cell Imaging & Ultrastructure Research, at the University of Vienna, Austria.
Title : Eco-physiology of abiotic stress tolerance in selected bryophytes