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Employment

Since 2015: Professor of Plant Biology, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University College Cork, Ireland

2015-2020 and since 2024: Head of Plant Science, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University College Cork, Ireland

2021-2024: Head of School, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University College Cork, Ireland

2006-2015: Senior Lecturer in Plant Biology, Research Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment, University College London, UK

2000-2006: Lecturer in Plant Biology, Department of Biology, University College London, UK

1999-2000: Scientific Assistant, Botanisches Institut, Universität Basel, Switzerland

1995-1998: Post-doctoral Research Associate, Department of Animal and Plant Sciences, University of Sheffield, UK

Education

1995: PhD (Dr. rer. nat.) in Plant Physiology, Universität Tübingen, Germany

1992: Diplom in Biology (Dipl.-Biol.), Universität Tübingen, Germany

Research Interests

Astrid Wingler’s research focuses on the responses of plants to the changing environment in natural and agricultural ecosystems. In particular, she researches processes that regulate plant growth, development and stress responses to climate change. In addition, her research explores the importance of plant functional strategies and functional diversity for crop yield and ecosystem services, such as soil carbon sequestration.

Teaching Activities

Programme Director:

  • BSc Applied Plant Biology
  • UCC-MUC Dual BSc Environmental Science with Environmental Managment

Module coordinator:

  • BL2001 Plant and Animal Genetics
  • BL3009 Global Agricultural Impacts on the Environment
  • BL4006 Sustainable Food Production
  • PS4024 Crop Physiology and Climate Change

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land

UCC Futures (primary)

  • Sustainability Institute

PhD Supervision

  • Available for PhD supervision

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