Cities are expanding worldwide, with increasing numbers of people living in urban areas, while some wildlife species are thriving in these environments. My research focuses on examining the interface between urban wildlife and humans, specifically how anthropogenic stressors impact wildlife in cities, with a focus on bats as model taxon. Additionally, I investigate the antecedents of human behavior toward wildlife, such as values, beliefs, emotions, and attitudes, to understand how these factors shape interactions with wildlife. Through my work, I aim to contribute to our understanding how cohabitation between humans and urban wildlife can be successfully achieved.

When it comes to living with urban wildlife, the focus is often on conflicts. While this focus is understandable, I am particularly fascinated by the inspiring examples worldwide where humans and wildlife live together without conflicts or maybe even to the benefits of both. Through my research, especially in my recent projects Multispecies Campus and Multispecies Health, I aim to learn more about these positive relationships.