Julian Lilkendey

Julian Lilkendey has a PhD in Natural Sciences from the University of Bremen and a Diploma in Biology from the University of Kiel. He has worked as a research associate at various institutions, including Auckland University of Technology, the Data Science Center at the University of Bremen, and the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research. Julian is researching coastal marine ecosystems and the impact of anthropogenic influences on these delicate systems. He aims to contribute to the conservation and restoration of the world’s most valuable coastal ecosystems and their biological resources while promoting human well-being and preserving biodiversity and indigenous socio-ecological systems. Particularly, Julian’s research focuses on studying how marine fish populations respond to challenging environmental conditions in terms of their functional responses. Julian firmly believes that responsible research data management is an essential prerequisite for integer scientific practice and provides a solid foundation for excellent and sustainable research and dissemination. Ultimately, his research promotes the understanding and restoration of the coastal marine environment and thus the well-being of local communities through innovative ways of generating and sharing knowledge.