taxonomy
microscopy
Extensive optical equipment for carrying out taxonomic analyses. Employment of high-resolution cameras for photomicro-graphy, image analysis and for the measurement of specimens. Continue
chironomidae
Expert in the identification of the dipteran family Chironomidae for 35 years. Taxonomic processing of samples from flowing and stagnant waters, with a focus on larval stages. Continue
simuliidae
Specializing in this group for about 25 years. Focus on the identification of aquatic stages and their ecological classification. In 2005 development of a digital identification key to larval and pupal stages. Continue
culicidae
Specialization in Culicidae since the development of the digital identification key in 2005. Taxonomic processing of all stages. Monitoring, regulation and ecological classification. Continue
fish larvae
Comprehensive knowledge of the morphology and ecology of fish larvae based on the development of the identi-fication key (2023). Large collection of fish larvae and juveniles. Continue
other groups
Determination of MZB organisms in general. Specialization in larvae of the insect orders Ephemeroptera and Trichoptera. Knowledge of Siphonaptera species and aquatic mosses. Continue
taxonomic courses
Owner of numerous specimens collections. Qualified to lead identification courses for the groups Chironomidae, Simuliidae, Culicidae, Ephemeroptera as well as fish larvae and juvenile stages. Continue