Leana Zoller is a highly educated and experienced ecologist with a passion for studying the natural world. She received her Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolution from the University of Bern in 2014, where she developed a strong foundation in the principles of ecology and the evolutionary processes that shape life on our planet. Her interest in conservation and animal ecology led her to pursue a Master of Science degree in Animal Ecology and Conservation from the same university, which she completed in 2016. Driven by a desire to deepen her understanding of ecological systems, Leana went on to earn her PhD in Ecology from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg in 2023. During her doctoral studies, she focused on the effects of climate change on plant communities and the implications for biodiversity. Her research has been published in several prestigious scientific journals and has contributed to a better understanding of the impacts of a changing climate on our planet's ecosystems. After completing her PhD, Leana continued her academic career as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder. She has also been involved in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, sharing her passion for ecology and inspiring the next generation of scientists. Leana's dedication to her field and her extensive education and experience make her a valuable asset to the scientific community. She is committed to using her knowledge and skills to contribute to the conservation and protection of our planet's biodiversity.

Leana Zoller

Postdoctoral researcher in the field of pollination ecology at University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado, United States of America

Research Expertise

biology

ecology

biodiversity

pollination ecology

plant-pollinator interactions

About

Publications

Artificial light at night as a new threat to pollination

Nature / Aug 01, 2017

Knop, E., Zoller, L., Ryser, R., Gerpe, C., Hörler, M., & Fontaine, C. (2017). Artificial light at night as a new threat to pollination. Nature, 548(7666), 206–209. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature23288

Rush hours in flower visitors over a day–night cycle

Insect Conservation and Diversity / Nov 29, 2017

Knop, E., Gerpe, C., Ryser, R., Hofmann, F., Menz, M. H. M., Trösch, S., Ursenbacher, S., Zoller, L., & Fontaine, C. (2017). Rush hours in flower visitors over a day–night cycle. Insect Conservation and Diversity, 11(3), 267–275. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/icad.12277

Diel-scale temporal dynamics in the abundance and composition of pollinators in the Arctic summer

Scientific Reports / Dec 03, 2020

Zoller, L., Bennett, J. M., & Knight, T. M. (2020). Diel-scale temporal dynamics in the abundance and composition of pollinators in the Arctic summer. Scientific Reports, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-78165-w

Pollinator dependence but no pollen limitation for eight plants occurring north of the Arctic Circle

Ecology and Evolution / Nov 28, 2020

Koch, V., Zoller, L., Bennett, J. M., & Knight, T. M. (2020). Pollinator dependence but no pollen limitation for eight plants occurring north of the Arctic Circle. Ecology and Evolution, 10(24), 13664–13672. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.6884

Plant–pollinator network change across a century in the subarctic

Nature Ecology & Evolution / Jan 02, 2023

Zoller, L., Bennett, J., & Knight, T. M. (2023). Plant–pollinator network change across a century in the subarctic. Nature Ecology & Evolution, 7(1), 102–112. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-022-01928-3

Integration of historic collections can shed light on patterns of change in plant–pollinator interactions and pollination service

Functional Ecology / Nov 09, 2022

Rakosy, D., Ashman, T., Zoller, L., Stanley, A., & Knight, T. M. (2022). Integration of historic collections can shed light on patterns of change in plant–pollinator interactions and pollination service. Functional Ecology, 37(2), 218–233. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.14211

Historical records of plant-insect interactions in subarctic Finland

BMC Research Notes / Oct 08, 2022

Zoller, L., & Knight, T. M. (2022). Historical records of plant-insect interactions in subarctic Finland. BMC Research Notes, 15(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-022-06213-x

Education

University of Bern

BSc, Ecology and Evolution / June, 2014

Bern

University of Bern

MSc, Animal Ecology and conservation / June, 2016

Bern

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

PhD, Ecology / May, 2023

Halle

Experience

University of Colorado Boulder

Postdoctoral researcher / February, 2024 — Present

Links & Social Media

Research Web Site

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