Contacts

Core Team

  • Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague
At the Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre Prague, we unite scientists from around the globe to address one of the most urgent challenges for our forests: biological invasions. Our international team combines diverse expertise with a shared commitment to generate knowledge and solutions that matter.
- Andrew M. Liebhold

Proudly FISC. Meet the People Behind

FISC Team
Director of FISC – Forest entomologist, expert on forest biological invasions

Dr. Andrew “Sandy” Liebhold

Provides scientific leadership and vision, drawing on decades of research and international collaboration to shape FISC as a global centre of excellence in forest invasion science.
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Professor of Forest Biology, Czech University of Life Sciences, Expert on Forests Risks Management

Tomáš Hlásny

Responsible for integrating the Forest Invasions Synthesis Centre within university environment, maximizing the Centre’s spillover impact, managing human resources, and coordinating communication with the European Commission.
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PhD student – Global synthesis of insect associations on non-native plants

Arka Pal

His research focuses on the global synthesis of insect associations on non-native plants. He's developing AI techniques to compile a database of herbivorous insects associated with non-native plants, and analyse this database to identify drivers of native and non-native insect richness on non-native plants in different world regions.
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Researcher - Entomologist specializing in invasion ecology of insects

Richard Mally

Conducts research on traits and drivers of global insect invasions. His research focuses on invasive insects, their biogeography, host plant associations and feeding guilds, and drivers facilitating their spread to, and establishment in invaded areas. As Data Steward also takes care of all things Data.
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PhD student at FISC specializing in ecological research on biological invasions.

Aditya Ganesh

Contributes to global-scale analysis of tree invasions and their interactions with insect herbivores, providing critical analysis for understanding risks associated with non-native forest plantations.
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Those wishing to become part of our core team are encouraged to reach out — we value your interest.
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Project HIVE 101187384. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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