Thorsten Schwerte
Thorsten Schwerte
Professor and Head of of the Institute of Zoology & Publisher- Name Thorsten Schwerte
- Born 1968
- Languages German, English
- Books & Articles Gräns, Albin; Kenter, Linas; Meinhold, Waiman; Saxer, Andreas; Schwerte, Thorsten; Brijs, Jeroen (2026): From tradition to innovation: Effects of manual and automated ikejime on welfare and product quality of rainbow trout and hybrid striped bass.
Binder-Mendl, Christine; Schwerte, Thorsten; Marktl, Wolfgang (2025): Does the heart eat along? A two years lifestyle intervention in shift workers.
In: Acta Cardiologica 80/5, S. 447 - 455.
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Thorsten Schwerte
Thorsten Schwerte is a zoologist, evolutionary biologist, and passionate science communicator. His research focuses on insect biology, behavior, and learning processes, particularly evolutionary adaptations and human-animal relationships. He has published numerous scientific papers and is actively involved in public science education. As a publisher, he founded a publishing house that makes popular science books and educational materials accessible. Schwerte regularly conducts workshops and research projects with young people, centered around live animals, microscopes, and hands-on experiments. His approach demonstrates how exciting science can be when experienced firsthand.
Enriching for your class:
He brings research directly into the classroom and fosters a curious, inquisitive mindset.
