Landscape and Climate Change Genomics
In the Landscape and Climate Change Genomics group, we investigate the impacts of global change by combining Earth observations with genomics analyses. Satellite earth observations allow us to monitor environmental stressors across diverse ecosystems worldwide. Through genomics, we assess the lasting impact these stressors have on wild and domesticated species.
Our team develops computational tools to facilitate the monitoring of genetic diversity in species facing global change (Genes from Space). These tools can be applied globally to assess extinction risks across various ecosystems, from Swiss forests to oceanic coral reefs.
We are also interested in discovering genetic traits that help species adapt to climate change, such as genes enabling agricultural crops to withstand drier climates (SNSF Spark project).
Current projects
A macrogenetic outlook on crop climate adaptation (SNSF Spark)
Can genetic diversity in the oceans be monitored from space? (UZH Postdoc Grant)
The team
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Dr. Oliver Selmoni (group leader) Oliver's research combines satellite observations and genomic analyses to investigate the impact of climate change on biodiversity. |
| Francesco is working on the "Genes from Space" project, focusing on refining Earth observation methods to accurately monitor the genetic diversity of wild species. |
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Simon is working on the "Genes from Space" project, where he is implementing the framework that uses Earth observations to support genetic diversity monitoring in an interactive tool. |
| Naroa's research on coral reef fish uses integrated satellite and genomic data to identify genetic adaptation signatures, providing insight into how fish populations are responding to human-induced global change stressors. |
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External collaborators
Annie Guillaume (postdoc; EPFL, Australian Insititute of Marine Science)
Magena Marzonie (postdoc; Australian Institute of Marine Science, James Cook University)
Interested in joining us?
We welcome students to join us for bachelor's and master's theses or research internships. Feel free to contact us at oliver.selmoni@geo.uzh.ch
Below is a list of currently open MSc thesis proposals. We’re also happy to discuss new topics that align with your interests and our group’s vision.
Can we predict the future of biodiversity in a changing climate?
Empowering ocean species conservation with satellite and genomic data
Exploring the genomes of wild crops for sustainable and resilient agriculture