Remark: Please scroll to view the ongoing doctoral theses and completed M.Sc. and B.Sc. theses under my supervision.
1. Lecture (classroom, field, and laboratory)
Modules fully designed, coordinated, and run by Somidh Saha
2025 – Ongoing
“Ecology of City Trees” Winter Semester Block and Research Module for M.Sc. Students of Biology at the Joseph Gottlieb Kölreuter Institute for Plant Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry and Biosciences, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (https://www.jkip.kit.edu/botzell/3199.php)
• ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System): 8
• 2 hours of teaching per day for four weeks
• Classroom lecture, field, and laboratory support to student data collection
• Mode of evaluation: written exam and report
2023 – Ongoing
“Urban Ecology” Summer Semester Practical Module for B.Sc. and M.Sc. Students of Geoecology at the Institute of Geography and Geoecology, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Geo- and Environmental Sciences, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (https://www.ifgg.kit.edu/english/3819_3910.php)
• ECTS: 6
• 2 hours of teaching per week for the whole summer semester
• Classroom lecture, field, and laboratory support to student data collection
• Mode of evaluation: presentation and report
Contribution in teaching by lectures and practical supports in modules developed by other persons
2024
“Importance of keeping large trees in cities” in Module “Land uses and land users in rural development” offered by Prof. Dr. Wilhelmus de Jong, University of Freiburg (3-hour classroom lecture on 12.12.2024) (Remark: set questions and evaluated the student answer sheets)
“Managing urban and peri-urban forests for a greater social-ecological resilience” in Module “Land uses and land users in rural development” offered by Prof. Dr. Wilhelmus de Jong, University of Freiburg (3-hour classroom lecture on 05.12.2024) (Remark: set questions and evaluated the student answer sheets)
“Drought tolerance, ecosystem services, and biodiversity values of trees in urban and peri-urban forests, and their implications for arboriculture and urban silviculture” in the module “Urban Trees and Forests” offered by Junior Prof. Dr. Kathrin Blumenstein, University of Freiburg (3-hour classroom lecture on 27.09.2024)
„Emergent Effects and Meso-scale Climate Moderation” at Yale University, Yale School Environment for the course “Urban Climate Leadership Certificate” offered by Prof. Dr. Mark S. Ashton (1 hour online lecture recorded on 04.09.2024)
“Urban Forestry” and “Combining Inter- and Transdisciplinary Research Approaches to Increase the Resilience of Urban Forests to Climate Change Impacts in Southwest Germany” in the Module “Land Uses and Land Users in Rural Development,” offered by Prof. Dr. Wilhelmus de Jong, University of Freiburg (4-hour classroom lecture on 11.01.2024)
2023
“Radial growth, vitality, biodiversity values and some ecophysiological attributes of lonely (?) trees in Karlsruhe city” seminar for M.Sc. students organized by Prof. Dr. Christiane Werner, University of Freiburg (2-hour lecture on 21.11.2023)
“How to reduce trade-offs between supporting and regulating ecosystem services from urban and peri-urban forests?” in the Module “Urban Trees and Forests” offered by Junior Prof. Dr. Kathrin Blumenstein, University of Freiburg (3-hour classroom lecture on 10.10.2023)
“Group Plantations as a Tool to Create Mixed Oak Forests” Lecture for M.Sc. Forest Science student of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) with an invitation from Prof. Dr. Magnus Löf of the SLU (2-hour online lecture on 11.05.2023)
“We and trees of our city – some perspectives on ecosystem 'services' and tree vitality” in the Module “Urban Trees and Forests” offered by Junior Prof. Dr. Kathrin Blumenstein, University of Freiburg (3-hour classroom lecture on 06.03.2023)
2021
“Social-Ecological Resilience of Urban and Peri-Urban Forests” Lecture to M.Sc. Landscape Architecture students of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) with invitation from Dr. Björn Wiström and Prof. Dr. Magnus Löf (2 hours online lecture on 14.12.2021)
2020
“Quantifying Multifunctionality and Tackling Challenges from Climate Change Impacts in Urban Forests: Introducing an Ongoing Case Study from Karlsruhe, Upper Rhine Valley, Germany” lecture to M.Sc. Landscape Architecture students of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) with invitation from Dr. Björn Wiström and Prof. Dr. Magnus Löf (2 hours online lecture on 03.12.2020)
2012-2021
Regular teaching in summer semester modules “Forest Stand Management” (2012-2014) and “Close to Nature Forest Management” (2015-2021) for M.Sc. Forest Science course for two topics: 1) Oak regeneration; 2) Forest thinning offered by Prof. Dr. Jürgen Bauhus (4 hours classroom teaching per summer semester from 2012 to 2021; 6 hours practical in forests per summer semester from 2012 to 2019)
2014-2016
Regular teaching of “Forests and Forestry in India” for the International Forestry module, B.Sc. Forest Science students offered by Prof. Dr. Jürgen Bauhus (2 hours classroom lecture per summer semester from 2014 to 2016)
2012-2013
Regular teaching in the summer semester module “India and Her Culture: Forests And Biogeography” open to M.Sc. students of Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Freiburg offered by Prof. Dr. Albert Reif (4 hours teaching per summer semester from 2012 to 2013)
2011-2013
Regular teaching in winter semester module “Plantation Forestry” for M.Sc. Forest Science students offered by Dr. David Forrester and Prof. Dr. Jürgen Bauhus, University of Freiburg (4 hours of classroom teaching per winter semester from 2011 to 2013)
Regular teaching in summer semester module “Potential of Bioenergy Production in German Forests” for B.Sc. Forest Science students, University of Freiburg, offered by Dr. Christian Kühne and Prof. Dr. Jürgen Bauhus (15 hours per summer semester, including classroom lecture and field practical from 2011 to 2013)
2. Ph.D. Theses Supervision
Note: I currently supervise 6 doctoral candidates. Thirty-one (31) students have completed their M.Sc. and B.Sc. theses under my supervision so far.
Role as a First Supervisor and Thesis Examiner (Ph.D. supervision right or "prüfungsberechtigung" through KIT-Associate-Fellow award)
[6] “Post-fire regeneration of pine-dominated forests in Brandenburg, Germany” (ongoing, candidate: Ms. Katrin Fröhlich, expected ending 2025, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Geo- and Environmental Sciences, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
[5] ”Spatial assessment of urban forest ecosystem services to explore opportunities for nature-based solutions: A study from Kumasi, Ghana” (ongoing, candidate: Ms. Angela Beckmann-Wübbelt, expected ending 2025, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Geo- and Environmental Sciences, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
[4]“Assessment of pre-fire vulnerability and post-fire adaptation measures in the forests of the Western Himalayas: A socio-ecological study on the large forest fire of 2016 in Uttarakhand, India” (ongoing, candidate: Ms. Shruthi Gopirajan A.T., expected ending 2026, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Geo- and Environmental Sciences, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
[3]“Co-designing future urban and peri-urban forests to maximize ecosystem services and socio-ecological resilience” (ongoing, candidate: Ms. Jaewon Son, expected ending 2026, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Geo- and Environmental Sciences, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
[2]“Ecology and habitat provision of trees in urban and peri-urban forests in relation to biotic and abiotic factors” (ongoing, candidate: Ms. Zoe Petridis, expected ending 2028, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Geo- and Environmental Sciences, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
Role as a Co-supervisor
[1]“Cultural ecosystem service assessment of urban and peri-urban forests for increasing resilience of socio-ecological transformations toward sustainability – participatory spatial-systems approaches in two Indonesian cities” (ongoing, candidate: Mr. Irvanu Rahman, expected ending 2026, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology; first supervisor: Armin Grunwald)
3. M.Sc. Theses Supervision
Role as a First Supervisor and Examiner
2024
[31] “Potential of microhabitats and other ecosystem services among cemetery trees in Karlsruhe city” (Ms. Lisa Strunk, M.Sc. Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
2023
[30] “Provision of Ecosystem Services, Microhabitat Diversity, and Abundance in Four Common Tree Species in Karlsruhe” (Ms. Zoe Petridis, M.Sc. Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
[29] “Combining Satellite Imagery and Digital Twins for Determining Urban Forest Effects on Microclimatic Conditions in the City of Karlsruhe” (Mr. Sayantan Dey, M.Sc. Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics, Stuttgart Technology University of Applied Sciences)
[28] “Analyse zur Schaffung eines rechtlichen Rahmens von Ökosystemleistungen von urbanen Bäumen und Wäldern in Karlsruhe und umliegenden Gemeinden“ (Mr. Oliver Aßmann, M.Sc. Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau)
[27] “Morphological, Health, and Ecophysiological Variations among Norway Maple (Acer platanoides L.) Trees along the Growing Sites in Karlsruhe City” (Ms. Diana Kramer, M.Sc. Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
[26] “Response to Drought in Tree Ring Growth and Inner Stem Defect of Quercus robur L. and Quercus rubra L. measured in Parks and Streets of Karlsruhe, Germany” (Ms. Lisa Spoden, M.Sc. Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
2022
[25] “Assessment of tree health in urban areas - A case study from Karlsruhe, Germany” (Ms. Mia Schobert, M.Sc. Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
[24] “Effects of Post-Fire Site Preparation on Shoot Growth and Photosynthetic Performance of native Oak Saplings: A Case Study at Treuenbrietzen, Germany” (Mr. Ferdinand Betting, M.Sc. Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
2021
[23] “Influence of origin and growing habitat on tree health, microhabitats, and bat activity in urban oak trees” (Ms. Monika Laux, M.Sc. Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau)
[22] “Spatial Assessment of Ecosystem Services and Their Trade-offs in Urban Forests” (Ms. Jessica María Cueva Girón, M.Sc. Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics, Stuttgart Technology University of Applied Sciences)
2020
[21] “Assessing the relationship between the temporal change of urbanization and urban vegetation cover and its implication on the vulnerability to urban heat islands for Karlsruhe and Rheinstetten cities” (Mr. Abdelrahman Shaikh Ali, M.Sc. Smart City Solutions, Stuttgart Technology University of Applied Sciences)
[20] “Resilience of Urban Forests to Climate Change, Urbanization, and Pollution: A Review” (Ms. Sina Rogozinski, M.Sc. Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
[19] “Räumliche Muster von urbaner Baumartenvielfalt und Hitzeexposition am Beispiel von Karlsruhe“ (Mr. Rene Schütz, M.Sc. Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
Role as a Co-supervisor
2024
[18] “Variation of Soil Respiration (𝑅𝑠) under Street and Park Trees of Different Age and Species” (Mr. Jan Totzki, M.Sc. Environmental Science, University of Freiburg)
2022
[17] The silvicultural and ecological importance of Populus tremula L. in post-fire forest restoration (Mr. Till Hinz, M.Sc. Forest Science, University of Freiburg)
2021
[16] “Zukünftige politische Handlungen der Stadt Karlsruhe für den Erhalt und die Verbesserung der Stadtwälder im Hinblick auf den Klimawandel und die Covid-19-Pandemie“ (Ms. Louise Lynn Türk, M.Sc. Environmental Science, University of Freiburg)
2020
[15] “Assessment of cultural ecosystem services from urban and peri-urban forests based on citizens’ perceptions - A case study from Karlsruhe and Rheinstetten, Germany” (Ms. Angela Beckmann-Wüübelt, M.Sc. Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security, the United Nations University and the University of Bonn)
[14] “Trade-offs between tree health and habitat provisions in urban trees” (Mr. Florian Dermann, M.Sc. Environmental Science, University of Freiburg)
[13] “Structure, Composition and Leaf Area Estimation of Urban Green Spaces” (Ms. Anna Dermann, M.Sc. Environmental Science, University of Freiburg)
[12] “The Usefulness of Ground-based Infrared Thermal Imaging for Tree Vitality Assessment and Water Stress Detection” (Mr. Eldrige A. Ampong, M.Sc. Environmental Science, University of Freiburg)
2017
[11] “Evaluation of perceived ecosystem services in mixed and monospecific forests: a study on silver fir and European beech in Southwest Germany” (Ms. Iulia Almeida, M.Sc. Environmental Science, University of Freiburg)
2016
[10] “Comparing silvicultural and ecological attributes in forests restored by group, row planting of wild cherry (Prunus avium L.) trees and naturally regenerated stands under variable salvage logging after storm” (Mr. Gabriel Burns, M.Sc. Forest Science, University of Freiburg)
2014
[9] „Wachstum der Buche an Ihrer Trockengrenze – Einfluss von Trockenheit und Lichtverfügbarkeit auf des Wurzel/Spross-Verhältnis und den Radialzuwachs von unterständigen Jungbuchen (Fagus sylvatica L.) in trockenen Eichen-Buchenwäldern“ (Mr. Tilman Herz, M.Sc. Forest Science, University of Freiburg)
[8] “Development of stand structural and compositional diversity, growth and stem quality in oak (Quercus robur L. and Quercus petraea (Mattuschka) Liebl.) group planting stands” (Mr. Georgios Skiadaresis, M.Sc. Forest Science, University of Freiburg)
4. B.Sc. Theses Supervision
Role as a First Supervisor and Examiner
2025
[7] “Crown Dieback and Morphological Attributes of Urban Trees in Relation to Species and Habitats” (Ms. Lucia Digel, B.Sc. Environmental Science, University of Kaiserslautern-Landau)
2023
[6] “Evaluating the influence of urban forests on surface runoff in urban areas during heavy precipitation” (Mr. Kilian Wäschle, B.Sc. Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
2022
[5] “Assessing ecosystem services of urban trees and forests using a non-monetary and point-based scoring system” (Ms. Clara Stuhlinger, B.Sc. Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
[4] “Assessment of post-fire ground vegetation composition under a passive to active restoration gradient in Brandenburg, Germany” (Ms. Johanna Gaber, B.Sc. Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
2021
[3] “The influence of biotic and abiotic factors on microhabitat richness and abundance of urban trees” (Ms. Annika Denner, B.Sc. Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
Role as a Co-supervisor
2017
[2] “Richness and abundance of understorey and ground vegetation in forests of East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India” (Mr. Florian Dermann, B.Sc. Environmental Science, University of Freiburg)
[1] “Structure, Composition, and Vitality of Tree Populations Belonging to the Fagaceae Family in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India” (Ms. Anna Floria Gäßler, B.Sc. Environmental Science, University of Freiburg)
1. Lecture (classroom, field, and laboratory)
Modules fully designed, coordinated, and run by Somidh Saha
2025 – Ongoing
“Ecology of City Trees” Winter Semester Block and Research Module for M.Sc. Students of Biology at the Joseph Gottlieb Kölreuter Institute for Plant Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry and Biosciences, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (https://www.jkip.kit.edu/botzell/3199.php)
• ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System): 8
• 2 hours of teaching per day for four weeks
• Classroom lecture, field, and laboratory support to student data collection
• Mode of evaluation: written exam and report
2023 – Ongoing
“Urban Ecology” Summer Semester Practical Module for B.Sc. and M.Sc. Students of Geoecology at the Institute of Geography and Geoecology, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Geo- and Environmental Sciences, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (https://www.ifgg.kit.edu/english/3819_3910.php)
• ECTS: 6
• 2 hours of teaching per week for the whole summer semester
• Classroom lecture, field, and laboratory support to student data collection
• Mode of evaluation: presentation and report
Contribution in teaching by lectures and practical supports in modules developed by other persons
2024
“Importance of keeping large trees in cities” in Module “Land uses and land users in rural development” offered by Prof. Dr. Wilhelmus de Jong, University of Freiburg (3-hour classroom lecture on 12.12.2024) (Remark: set questions and evaluated the student answer sheets)
“Managing urban and peri-urban forests for a greater social-ecological resilience” in Module “Land uses and land users in rural development” offered by Prof. Dr. Wilhelmus de Jong, University of Freiburg (3-hour classroom lecture on 05.12.2024) (Remark: set questions and evaluated the student answer sheets)
“Drought tolerance, ecosystem services, and biodiversity values of trees in urban and peri-urban forests, and their implications for arboriculture and urban silviculture” in the module “Urban Trees and Forests” offered by Junior Prof. Dr. Kathrin Blumenstein, University of Freiburg (3-hour classroom lecture on 27.09.2024)
„Emergent Effects and Meso-scale Climate Moderation” at Yale University, Yale School Environment for the course “Urban Climate Leadership Certificate” offered by Prof. Dr. Mark S. Ashton (1 hour online lecture recorded on 04.09.2024)
“Urban Forestry” and “Combining Inter- and Transdisciplinary Research Approaches to Increase the Resilience of Urban Forests to Climate Change Impacts in Southwest Germany” in the Module “Land Uses and Land Users in Rural Development,” offered by Prof. Dr. Wilhelmus de Jong, University of Freiburg (4-hour classroom lecture on 11.01.2024)
2023
“Radial growth, vitality, biodiversity values and some ecophysiological attributes of lonely (?) trees in Karlsruhe city” seminar for M.Sc. students organized by Prof. Dr. Christiane Werner, University of Freiburg (2-hour lecture on 21.11.2023)
“How to reduce trade-offs between supporting and regulating ecosystem services from urban and peri-urban forests?” in the Module “Urban Trees and Forests” offered by Junior Prof. Dr. Kathrin Blumenstein, University of Freiburg (3-hour classroom lecture on 10.10.2023)
“Group Plantations as a Tool to Create Mixed Oak Forests” Lecture for M.Sc. Forest Science student of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) with an invitation from Prof. Dr. Magnus Löf of the SLU (2-hour online lecture on 11.05.2023)
“We and trees of our city – some perspectives on ecosystem 'services' and tree vitality” in the Module “Urban Trees and Forests” offered by Junior Prof. Dr. Kathrin Blumenstein, University of Freiburg (3-hour classroom lecture on 06.03.2023)
2021
“Social-Ecological Resilience of Urban and Peri-Urban Forests” Lecture to M.Sc. Landscape Architecture students of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) with invitation from Dr. Björn Wiström and Prof. Dr. Magnus Löf (2 hours online lecture on 14.12.2021)
2020
“Quantifying Multifunctionality and Tackling Challenges from Climate Change Impacts in Urban Forests: Introducing an Ongoing Case Study from Karlsruhe, Upper Rhine Valley, Germany” lecture to M.Sc. Landscape Architecture students of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) with invitation from Dr. Björn Wiström and Prof. Dr. Magnus Löf (2 hours online lecture on 03.12.2020)
2012-2021
Regular teaching in summer semester modules “Forest Stand Management” (2012-2014) and “Close to Nature Forest Management” (2015-2021) for M.Sc. Forest Science course for two topics: 1) Oak regeneration; 2) Forest thinning offered by Prof. Dr. Jürgen Bauhus (4 hours classroom teaching per summer semester from 2012 to 2021; 6 hours practical in forests per summer semester from 2012 to 2019)
2014-2016
Regular teaching of “Forests and Forestry in India” for the International Forestry module, B.Sc. Forest Science students offered by Prof. Dr. Jürgen Bauhus (2 hours classroom lecture per summer semester from 2014 to 2016)
2012-2013
Regular teaching in the summer semester module “India and Her Culture: Forests And Biogeography” open to M.Sc. students of Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Freiburg offered by Prof. Dr. Albert Reif (4 hours teaching per summer semester from 2012 to 2013)
2011-2013
Regular teaching in winter semester module “Plantation Forestry” for M.Sc. Forest Science students offered by Dr. David Forrester and Prof. Dr. Jürgen Bauhus, University of Freiburg (4 hours of classroom teaching per winter semester from 2011 to 2013)
Regular teaching in summer semester module “Potential of Bioenergy Production in German Forests” for B.Sc. Forest Science students, University of Freiburg, offered by Dr. Christian Kühne and Prof. Dr. Jürgen Bauhus (15 hours per summer semester, including classroom lecture and field practical from 2011 to 2013)
2. Ph.D. Theses Supervision
Note: I currently supervise 6 doctoral candidates. Thirty-one (31) students have completed their M.Sc. and B.Sc. theses under my supervision so far.
Role as a First Supervisor and Thesis Examiner (Ph.D. supervision right or "prüfungsberechtigung" through KIT-Associate-Fellow award)
[6] “Post-fire regeneration of pine-dominated forests in Brandenburg, Germany” (ongoing, candidate: Ms. Katrin Fröhlich, expected ending 2025, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Geo- and Environmental Sciences, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
[5] ”Spatial assessment of urban forest ecosystem services to explore opportunities for nature-based solutions: A study from Kumasi, Ghana” (ongoing, candidate: Ms. Angela Beckmann-Wübbelt, expected ending 2025, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Geo- and Environmental Sciences, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
[4]“Assessment of pre-fire vulnerability and post-fire adaptation measures in the forests of the Western Himalayas: A socio-ecological study on the large forest fire of 2016 in Uttarakhand, India” (ongoing, candidate: Ms. Shruthi Gopirajan A.T., expected ending 2026, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Geo- and Environmental Sciences, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
[3]“Co-designing future urban and peri-urban forests to maximize ecosystem services and socio-ecological resilience” (ongoing, candidate: Ms. Jaewon Son, expected ending 2026, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Geo- and Environmental Sciences, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
[2]“Ecology and habitat provision of trees in urban and peri-urban forests in relation to biotic and abiotic factors” (ongoing, candidate: Ms. Zoe Petridis, expected ending 2028, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Geo- and Environmental Sciences, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
Role as a Co-supervisor
[1]“Cultural ecosystem service assessment of urban and peri-urban forests for increasing resilience of socio-ecological transformations toward sustainability – participatory spatial-systems approaches in two Indonesian cities” (ongoing, candidate: Mr. Irvanu Rahman, expected ending 2026, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology; first supervisor: Armin Grunwald)
3. M.Sc. Theses Supervision
Role as a First Supervisor and Examiner
2024
[31] “Potential of microhabitats and other ecosystem services among cemetery trees in Karlsruhe city” (Ms. Lisa Strunk, M.Sc. Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
2023
[30] “Provision of Ecosystem Services, Microhabitat Diversity, and Abundance in Four Common Tree Species in Karlsruhe” (Ms. Zoe Petridis, M.Sc. Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
[29] “Combining Satellite Imagery and Digital Twins for Determining Urban Forest Effects on Microclimatic Conditions in the City of Karlsruhe” (Mr. Sayantan Dey, M.Sc. Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics, Stuttgart Technology University of Applied Sciences)
[28] “Analyse zur Schaffung eines rechtlichen Rahmens von Ökosystemleistungen von urbanen Bäumen und Wäldern in Karlsruhe und umliegenden Gemeinden“ (Mr. Oliver Aßmann, M.Sc. Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau)
[27] “Morphological, Health, and Ecophysiological Variations among Norway Maple (Acer platanoides L.) Trees along the Growing Sites in Karlsruhe City” (Ms. Diana Kramer, M.Sc. Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
[26] “Response to Drought in Tree Ring Growth and Inner Stem Defect of Quercus robur L. and Quercus rubra L. measured in Parks and Streets of Karlsruhe, Germany” (Ms. Lisa Spoden, M.Sc. Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
2022
[25] “Assessment of tree health in urban areas - A case study from Karlsruhe, Germany” (Ms. Mia Schobert, M.Sc. Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
[24] “Effects of Post-Fire Site Preparation on Shoot Growth and Photosynthetic Performance of native Oak Saplings: A Case Study at Treuenbrietzen, Germany” (Mr. Ferdinand Betting, M.Sc. Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
2021
[23] “Influence of origin and growing habitat on tree health, microhabitats, and bat activity in urban oak trees” (Ms. Monika Laux, M.Sc. Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau)
[22] “Spatial Assessment of Ecosystem Services and Their Trade-offs in Urban Forests” (Ms. Jessica María Cueva Girón, M.Sc. Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics, Stuttgart Technology University of Applied Sciences)
2020
[21] “Assessing the relationship between the temporal change of urbanization and urban vegetation cover and its implication on the vulnerability to urban heat islands for Karlsruhe and Rheinstetten cities” (Mr. Abdelrahman Shaikh Ali, M.Sc. Smart City Solutions, Stuttgart Technology University of Applied Sciences)
[20] “Resilience of Urban Forests to Climate Change, Urbanization, and Pollution: A Review” (Ms. Sina Rogozinski, M.Sc. Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
[19] “Räumliche Muster von urbaner Baumartenvielfalt und Hitzeexposition am Beispiel von Karlsruhe“ (Mr. Rene Schütz, M.Sc. Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
Role as a Co-supervisor
2024
[18] “Variation of Soil Respiration (𝑅𝑠) under Street and Park Trees of Different Age and Species” (Mr. Jan Totzki, M.Sc. Environmental Science, University of Freiburg)
2022
[17] The silvicultural and ecological importance of Populus tremula L. in post-fire forest restoration (Mr. Till Hinz, M.Sc. Forest Science, University of Freiburg)
2021
[16] “Zukünftige politische Handlungen der Stadt Karlsruhe für den Erhalt und die Verbesserung der Stadtwälder im Hinblick auf den Klimawandel und die Covid-19-Pandemie“ (Ms. Louise Lynn Türk, M.Sc. Environmental Science, University of Freiburg)
2020
[15] “Assessment of cultural ecosystem services from urban and peri-urban forests based on citizens’ perceptions - A case study from Karlsruhe and Rheinstetten, Germany” (Ms. Angela Beckmann-Wüübelt, M.Sc. Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security, the United Nations University and the University of Bonn)
[14] “Trade-offs between tree health and habitat provisions in urban trees” (Mr. Florian Dermann, M.Sc. Environmental Science, University of Freiburg)
[13] “Structure, Composition and Leaf Area Estimation of Urban Green Spaces” (Ms. Anna Dermann, M.Sc. Environmental Science, University of Freiburg)
[12] “The Usefulness of Ground-based Infrared Thermal Imaging for Tree Vitality Assessment and Water Stress Detection” (Mr. Eldrige A. Ampong, M.Sc. Environmental Science, University of Freiburg)
2017
[11] “Evaluation of perceived ecosystem services in mixed and monospecific forests: a study on silver fir and European beech in Southwest Germany” (Ms. Iulia Almeida, M.Sc. Environmental Science, University of Freiburg)
2016
[10] “Comparing silvicultural and ecological attributes in forests restored by group, row planting of wild cherry (Prunus avium L.) trees and naturally regenerated stands under variable salvage logging after storm” (Mr. Gabriel Burns, M.Sc. Forest Science, University of Freiburg)
2014
[9] „Wachstum der Buche an Ihrer Trockengrenze – Einfluss von Trockenheit und Lichtverfügbarkeit auf des Wurzel/Spross-Verhältnis und den Radialzuwachs von unterständigen Jungbuchen (Fagus sylvatica L.) in trockenen Eichen-Buchenwäldern“ (Mr. Tilman Herz, M.Sc. Forest Science, University of Freiburg)
[8] “Development of stand structural and compositional diversity, growth and stem quality in oak (Quercus robur L. and Quercus petraea (Mattuschka) Liebl.) group planting stands” (Mr. Georgios Skiadaresis, M.Sc. Forest Science, University of Freiburg)
4. B.Sc. Theses Supervision
Role as a First Supervisor and Examiner
2025
[7] “Crown Dieback and Morphological Attributes of Urban Trees in Relation to Species and Habitats” (Ms. Lucia Digel, B.Sc. Environmental Science, University of Kaiserslautern-Landau)
2023
[6] “Evaluating the influence of urban forests on surface runoff in urban areas during heavy precipitation” (Mr. Kilian Wäschle, B.Sc. Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
2022
[5] “Assessing ecosystem services of urban trees and forests using a non-monetary and point-based scoring system” (Ms. Clara Stuhlinger, B.Sc. Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
[4] “Assessment of post-fire ground vegetation composition under a passive to active restoration gradient in Brandenburg, Germany” (Ms. Johanna Gaber, B.Sc. Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
2021
[3] “The influence of biotic and abiotic factors on microhabitat richness and abundance of urban trees” (Ms. Annika Denner, B.Sc. Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
Role as a Co-supervisor
2017
[2] “Richness and abundance of understorey and ground vegetation in forests of East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India” (Mr. Florian Dermann, B.Sc. Environmental Science, University of Freiburg)
[1] “Structure, Composition, and Vitality of Tree Populations Belonging to the Fagaceae Family in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India” (Ms. Anna Floria Gäßler, B.Sc. Environmental Science, University of Freiburg)
