About

Dr Katrin Hohwieler is a conservation geneticist with a focus on koala conservation. She has primarily worked with non-invasive genetics and how they can be used to inform on conservation questions. Ultimately, her findings contribute to improved koala conservation measures and management. Whilst primarily working on koalas, Dr Hohwieler has also worked with Kangaroo genetics and is interested in general conservation genetics of all animals.

Dr Hohwieler has been part of the Detection Dogs for Conservation Team for the past 7 years and has gained a lot of experience in detection dog handling and team management as well.

Organisational Affiliations

Core Member, Centre for Bioinnovation

Past Affiliations

Research Fellow in Ecology and Genetics, School of Science, Technology and Engineering

Education

PhD - Conservation Genetics
2017–2020, Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia, Sunshine Coast) - UniSC
MSc - Wildlife Ecology and Management
2014–2017, Master of Science , University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (Austria, Vienna) - BOKU
BSc - Biology
2008–2013, Bachelor of Science, University of Freiburg (Germany, Freiburg im Breisgau)