Thomas Auer

Assistant Professor in Biology and Executive Director of non-governmental organization TReND in Africa. Expert in molecular biology, genetics, genome engineering, and animal behaviour and promoter of education and capacity building. Extensive network in Africa and strong interest in international collaboration and development. Successful history of grant acquisition, project conceptualization, management, and execution. Managed multiple inter-disciplinary, international projects from initiation to completion and published in high-impact research journals. Experienced in leadership, people management and communication to diverse stakeholders in scientific and non-scientific context. Leader and excellent team player with strong networking, organization, multi-tasking, interpersonal- and communication skills.