Maarja Öpik
Director
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences
Leho Tedersoo
Professor in Mycorrhizal Studies 0.5 p
PhD (Botany and Mycology)
Marko Mägi
Head of Communication 0.5 p
PhD (Animal Ecology)
Margret Sisask
Assistant of Head of Office 0.5 p
mag (Psychology)
Kristel Taits
Project Manager of the Doctoral School
Meelis Pärtel
Head of Office
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
Kersti Püssa
Senior Specialist in Ecology
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
Sigrid Ots
Senior Specialist for Research Projects 0.6 p
MA (Literature and Folklore)
+372 5563 8082 (3082)
Illi Tarmu
Senior Laboratory Assistant 0.5 p
Kaili Orav
Laboratory Assistant 0.1 p
MSc (Plant and Fungal Sciences)
J. Liivi 2-111
Chair of Botany
Meelis Pärtel
Head of Chair, Professor of Botany
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
Aveliina Helm
Professor of Restoration Ecology
PhD (Botany and Mycology)
Kalle Olli
Associate Professor in Botany 0.1 p
PhD (Botany and Mycology)
+372 505 6239 (6239)
Tatjana Oja
Associate Professor in Botany
PhD (Botany and Mycology)
Carlos Pérez Carmona
Associate Professor in Macroecology
PhD (Ecology)
J. Liivi 2-604
Tsipe Aavik
Associate Professor in Macroecology 0.5 p
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
Nele Ingerpuu
Associate Professor in Botany 0.8 p
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
Ene Kook
Lecturer of Botany
PhD (Botany and Mycology)
Aurèle Éric Toussaint
Research Fellow in Macroecology
PhD (Ecology)
J. Liivi 2-605
Riin Tamme
Research Fellow in Macroecology
PhD (Botany and Mycology)
J. Liivi 2-603
Junichi Fujinuma
Research Fellow in Macroecology
PhD (Biosphere Science)
J. Liivi 2-621
Ülle Reier
Research Fellow in Botany 0.4 p
PhD (Botany and Mycology)
Triin Reitalu
Professor of Restoration Ecology
PhD
Jhonny Capichoni Massante
Research Fellow in Macroecology
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
Kersti Riibak
Research Fellow in Macroecology, Programme Director for Biology master, Programme Director, Programme Director for Biology and Eco-innovation master , Programme Director
PhD (Botany and Mycology)
Laura Naagel
Junior Research Fellow in Biodiversity and Ecological Sustainability
MSc (Biology and Eco-innovation)
J. Liivi 2
Blanca Luz Caleno Ruiz
Junior Research Fellow in Biodiversity and Ecological Sustainability
MSc (Forest Management, Use and Conservation)
J. Liivi 2
Madli Jõks
Junior Research Fellow in Macroecology 0.8 p
MSc (protection of biodiversity)
J. Liivi 2
Oliver Kalda
Junior Research Fellow in Biodiversity and Ecological Sustainability
MSc (Zoology and Hydrobiology)
J. Liivi 2
Liis Kasari-Toussaint
Senior Specialist 0.5 p
PhD (Botany and Mycology)
J. Liivi 2-304
Kristiina Jürisoo
Specialist in Regenerative Agriculture
MSc (Natural Resources Management)
J. Liivi 2
Linda Pall
Specialist of Restoration Ecology
MSc (protection of biodiversity)
J. Liivi 2
Chair of Mycology
Urmas Kõljalg
Head of Chair, Academician, Professor in Mycology
PhD (Ecology)
Inga Jüriado
Associate Professor in Lichenology
PhD (Botany and Mycology)
Tiina Randlane
Associate Professor in Lichenology 0.5 p
cand (Biology)
Ave Suija
Associate Professor in Lichenology
PhD (Botany and Mycology)
J. Liivi 2-342
Kadri Põldmaa
Associate Professor in Mycology
PhD (Botany and Mycology)
Andres Saag
Associate Professor in Lichenology 0.4 p
PhD (Botany and Mycology)
Mohammad Bahram
Associate Professor in Molecular Ecology 0.1 p
PhD (Botany and Mycology)
J. Liivi 2
Niloufar Hagh Doust
Research Fellow in Microbe Ecology
PhD (Forestry)
J. Liivi 2-346
Kadri Pärtel
Research Fellow in Mycology 0.6 p
PhD (Botany and Mycology)
Polina Degtjarenko
Research Fellow in Lichenology
PhD (Botany and Mycology)
J. Liivi 2-344
Vladimir Mikryukov
Research Fellow in Soil Microbiome 0.5 p
cand (Ecology)
J. Liivi 2-347
Tatiana Rubiano Goubert
Junior Research Fellow
MA (Interaction Design)
J. Liivi 2
Manikandan Ariyan
Junior Research Fellow in Biodiversity and Ecological Sustainability
MSc (Microbiology)
J. Liivi 2
Farah Shafiq
Junior Research Fellow in Biodiversity and Ecological Sustainability
MSc
J. Liivi 2
Rasmus Puusepp
Specialist in Molecular Biology
MSc (Gene Technology)
J. Liivi 2-312
Chair of Plant Ecology
Mari Moora
Head of Chair, Professor in Community Ecology
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
Martin Zobel
Academician, Professor of Plant Ecology
cand (Biology)
Maarja Öpik
Professor in Molecular Ecology
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
Kristjan Zobel
Professor in Evolutionary Ecology
PhD (Bioecology)
Marina Semtšenko
Professor of Evolutionary Plant Ecology
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
J. Liivi 2-613
Jaan Liira
Associate Professor of Plant Ecology
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
Piret Lõhmus
Associate Professor in Conservation Biology
PhD (Botany and Mycology)
Kai Vellak
Associate Professor in Plant Ecology 0.6 p
PhD (Botany and Mycology)
Guillermo Bueno
Associate Professor in Community Ecology
PhD
J. Liivi 2-605
Rein Kalamees
Research Fellow in Plant Ecology 0.2 p
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
Kadri Koorem
Research Fellow in Plant Ecology
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
Inga Hiiesalu
Research Fellow of Plant Ecology
PhD (Botany and Mycology)
J. Liivi 2-607
Mari Lepik
Research Fellow in Plant Ecology 0.4 p
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
Martti Vasar
Research Fellow in Ecoinformatics
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
J. Liivi 2-306
Tanel Vahter
Research Fellow in Soil Ecology
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
J. Liivi 2-306
Siim-Kaarel Sepp
Research Fellow in Plant Ecology
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
J. Liivi 2-306
Maret Gerz
Junior Research Fellow in Plant Ecology 0.5 p
MSc (Plant and Fungal Sciences)
Anastasia Tõnisson
Junior Research Fellow in Biodiversity and Ecological Sustainability
MSc (Soil Sciences)
J. Liivi 2
Elle Roosaluste
Specialist in Plant Ecology 0.3 p
cand (Biology)
Chair of Ecophysiology
Arne Sellin
Head of Chair, Professor in Ecophysiology
PhD (Ecology)
Krista Lõhmus
Associate Professor of Applied Ecology 0.3 p
cand (Biology)
Priit Kupper
Associate Professor in Ecophysiology
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
Arvo Tullus
Associate Professor of Applied Ecology
PhD
Edgar Karofeld
Associate Professor in Applied Ecology 0.75 p
PhD (Ecology)
Katrin Rosenvald
Research Fellow of Applied Ecology 0.8 p
PhD (Landscape Ecology and Environmental Technology)
J. Liivi 2-509
Eele Õunapuu-Pikas
Research Fellow in Plant Ecophysiology
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
J. Liivi 2-510
Mai Kukumägi
Research Fellow in Plant Ecophysiology 0.5 p
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
J. Liivi 2-510
Gristin Rohula-Okunev
Research Fellow in Plant Ecophysiology
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
J. Liivi 2-508
Linda Rusalepp
Junior Research Fellow in Ecophysiology
MSc (Plant and Fungal Sciences)
J. Liivi 2
Pille Mänd
Senior Specialist in Ecophysiology 0.2 p
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
Katrin Heinsoo
Senior Specialist in Ecophysiology 0.5 p
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
J. Liivi 2 519/520
Evelyn Uuemaa
Head of Office
PhD (Landscape Ecology and Environmental Technology)
+372 737 5827
Chair of Geoinformatics and Cartography
Tõnu Oja
Head of Chair, Professor of Geoinformatics and Cartography
cand (Biology)
Raivo Aunap
Associate Professor in Cartography
PhD (Geoinformatics)
Evelyn Uuemaa
Associate Professor in Geoinformatics
PhD (Landscape Ecology and Environmental Technology)
Kiira Mõisja
Lecturer in Cartography
PhD (Geoinformatics)
Desalew Meseret Moges
Research Fellow in Ecological Modeling
PhD (Geoinformatics)
Anneli Palo
Research Fellow in Landscape Ecology 0.1 p
PhD (Landscape Ecology and Environmental Technology)
Valentina Sagris
Research Fellow in Geoinformatics
PhD (Geoinformatics)
Oleksandr Matsibora
Visit Research Fellow in Geoinformatics 0.8 p
PhD (Geography)
Marta Jemeljanova
Junior Research Fellow in Geoinformatics
MSc
Isaac Newton Kwasi Buo
Junior Research Fellow in Geoinformatics 0.35 p
MSc (Geoinformatics for Urbanised Society)
Vanemuise 46-211
Holger Virro
Junior Research Fellow in Geoinformatics
MSc (Geoinformatics and Cartography)
Vanemuise 46-211
Chair of Human Geography
Tiit Tammaru
Head of Chair, Academician, Professor of Urban and Population Geography, Research Professor
PhD (Human Geography)
Jussi Sakari Jauhiainen
Visiting Professor 0.3 p
PhD (Geography)
+372 737 6842
Anto Aasa
Associate Professor in Human Geography
PhD (Physical Geography)
Garri Raagmaa
Associate Professorin Regional Planning 0.2 p
PhD (Human Geography)
Taavi Pae
Associate Professor in Estonian Geography
PhD (Physical Geography)
Kadri Leetmaa
Associate Professor in Human Geography
PhD (Human Geography)
Siiri Silm
Associate Professor in Human Geography
PhD (Human Geography)
Age Poom
Associate Professor in Urban Environment
PhD (Human Geography and Regional Planning)
Vanemuise 46-244
Anneli Kährik
Associate Professor in Urban Geography 0.7 p
PhD (Human Geography)
Pille Metspalu
Visiting Lecturer
PhD (Human Geography and Regional Planning)
+372 514 8308
Szymon Marcinczak
Research Fellow of Human Geography 0.25 p
PhD (Human Geography)
Vanemuise 46-242
Janika Raun
Research Fellow in Tourism Geography 0.25 p
PhD (Human Geography and Regional Planning)
Vanemuise 46-242
Birgit Viru
Research Fellow in Geography
PhD (Physical Geography)
Kadi Kalm
Research Fellow of Human Geography
PhD (Human Geography and Regional Planning)
Vanemuise 46-243
Karl Erik Thurber Saidla
Research Fellow in Sustainable Transportation
PhD (Human Kinetics)
Vanemuise 46-240
Ingmar Pastak
Research Fellow of Human Geography 0.5 p
PhD (Geography)
Vanemuise 46-242
Janis Zalite
Junior Research Fellow of Human Geography
MSc (Geoinformatics for Urbanised Society)
Vanemuise 46-243
Ago Tominga
Junior Research Fellow of Human Geography 0.1 p
MSc (Human Geography and Regional Planning)
Vanemuise 46-244
Elina Maarja Suitso
Junior Research Fellow of Human Geography 0.1 p, Specialist 0.1 p
MSc (Human Geography and Regional Planning)
David Leonard Knapp
Junior Research Fellow of Human Geography 0.1 p
MSc
Vanemuise 46-242
Madli-Johanna Maidla
Programme Director, Programme Director, Programme Director, Specialist
MSc (Geography)
Arvi Kiik
Administrator 0.2 p
MSc (Computer Engineering)
Kairi Vasemägi
URBACT Coordinator of Co-operation with Local Governments 0.6 p
mag (School Management)
Veronika Mooses
Research Fellow of Human Geography (employment contract suspended)
PhD (Human Geography and Regional Planning)
Chair of Physical Geography and Landscape Ecology
Ülo Mander
Head of Chair, Professor of Physical Geography and Landscape Ecology
cand (Biology)
Jaak Jaagus
Professor of Climatology
cand (Geography)
Ivika Ostonen-Märtin
Professor in Root Ecology
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
Ain Kull
Associate Professor in Physical Geography
PhD (Physical Geography)
Kaido Soosaar
Associate Professor in Ecotechnology
PhD (Landscape Ecology and Environmental Technology)
Kuno Kasak
Associate Professor in Ecotechnology
PhD (Environmental Technology)
Jaan Pärn
Associate Professor in Landscape Biogeochemistry
PhD (Physical Geography)
Mikk Espenberg
Associate Professor in Environmental Microbiology
PhD (Environmental Technology)
Erki Tammiksaar
Associate Professor in History in Geography 0.45 p
PhD (Physical Geography)
Martin Maddison
Associate Professor in Ecotechnology 0.5 p
PhD (Environmental Technology)
Margit Kõiv-Vainik
Associate Professor in Environmental Technology 0.2 p
PhD (Environmental Technology)
Alar Teemusk
Research Fellow in Ecotechnology
PhD (Physical Geography)
Vanemuise 46-129
Gert Veber
Research Fellow in Physical Geography
PhD (Landscape Ecology and Environmental Technology)
Vanemuise 46-231
Mait Sepp
Research Fellow in Physical Geography
PhD (Physical Geography)
Alisa Krasnova
Research Fellow in Physical Geography 0.5 p
PhD (Landscape Ecology and Environmental Technology)
Vanemuise 46-336
Thomas Schindler
Research Fellow in Environmental Technology
MSc
Vanemuise 46-340
Sharvari Sunil Gadegaonkar
Junior Research Fellow in Environmental Technology 0.1 p
MSc
Vanemuise 46-134
Muhammad Kamil Sardar Ali
Junior Research Fellow in Environmental Technology 0.2 p
MSc (Soil and Environmental Sciences)
Vanemuise 46-340
Fahad Ali Kazmi
Junior Research Fellow in Environmental Technology 0.1 p
MSc
Vanemuise 46-134
Aliya Sultonova
Junior Research Fellow in Landscape Ecology
mag (Nuclear Physics and Technology)
Vanemuise 46-332
Reti Ranniku
Junior Research Fellow in Physical Geography 0.4 p
cand.scient. (Climate Change)
Vanemuise 46-340
Biplabi Bhattarai
Junior Research Fellowin Landscape Ecology 0.1 p
MSc
Vanemuise 46-332
Sandeep Thayamkottu
Junior Research Fellow in Physical Geography 0.1 p
MSc
Vanemuise 46-337
Isaac Okiti
Junior Research Fellow in Ecotechnology
MSc (Geoinformatics for Urbanised Society)
Vanemuise 46-134
Alar Noorvee
Specialist 0.3 p
PhD (Environmental Technology)
Anastasiia Väljamäe
Specialist in Environmental Technology 0.5 p
MSc (Applied Mathematics and Informatics)
Vanemuise 46
Mihkel Pindus
Specialist in Environmental Technology
MSc (Physical Geography and Landscape Ecology)
Vanemuise 46
Mirjam Veiler
Specialist in Landscape Geography
MSc (Geography)
Vanemuise 46-244
Tõnu Meidla
Head of Office, Professor of Palaeontology and Stratigraphy
cand (Geology and Mineralogy)
Kalle Kirsimäe
Academician, Professor of Geology and Mineralogy
PhD (Quaternary Cover and Applied Geology)
Leho Ainsaar
Professor in Geology
PhD (Geology)
Alar Rosentau
Professor in Applied Geology
PhD (Geology)
Argo Jõeleht
Associate Professor in Geology
PhD (Quaternary Cover and Applied Geology)
Tiit Hang
Associate Professor in Quaternary Geology
PhD (Quaternary Geology)
Jüri Plado
Associate Professor in Geophysics and Petrophysics
PhD (Geology)
Oive Tinn
Associate Professor in Geology
PhD (Geology)
Enn Karro
Associate Professor in Geology
PhD (Geology and Mineralogy)
Olev Vinn
Associate Professor in Paleontology
PhD (Geology)
Riho Mõtlep
Research Fellow in Geology
PhD (Environmental Technology)
Igor Tuuling
Research Fellow in Geology 0.2 p
PhD (Geology)
Peeter Somelar
Research Fellow in Geology
PhD (Geology)
Marko Kohv
Research Fellow of Applied Geology
PhD (Geology)
Johannes Vind
Research Fellow in Geology
PhD (Metallurgy and Materials Technology)
Triine Nirgi
Research Fellow of Applied Geology 0.5 p
PhD (Geology)
Ravila 14a-2033
Peeter Paaver
Research Fellow in Geology
PhD (Environmental Technology)
Ravila 14a
Bojidar Mandjoukov
Junior Research Fellow in Geology
MSc (Analytical Chemistry)
Ravila 14a-3005
Sylvester Ikenna Ofili
Junior Research Fellow in Geology
MSc (Petroleum Geology)
Kevin Xavier Nzamba
Junior Research Fellow in Geology
MSc (Geosciences and Environment)
Ravila 14a-3010
Kairi Põldsaar
Senior Specialist in Geology, Programme Director for Geology and Environmental Technology bachelor, Programme Director for Geology master , Programme Director for Environmental Technology master
PhD (Geology)
Ravila 14a-3026
Chair of Geology and Mineralogy
Kalle Kirsimäe
Head of Chair
PhD (Quaternary Cover and Applied Geology)
Chair of Paleontology and Stratigraphy
Tõnu Meidla
Head of Chair
cand (Geology and Mineralogy)
Elin Sild
Senior Specialist for Research Projects 0.6 p
PhD (Animal Ecology)
J. Liivi 2-419
Margret Sisask
Specialist in Academic Affairs 0.5 p
mag (Psychology)
Chair of Natural Resources
Asko Lõhmus
Head of Chair, Professor in Conservation Biology
PhD (Animal Ecology)
Taavi Virro
Associate Professor in Hydrobiology
PhD (Hydrobiology)
Riinu Rannap
Associate Professor in Wetland Ecology
PhD (Animal Ecology)
J. Liivi 2-236
Maarja Vaikre
Research Fellow in Wetland Ecology
PhD (Animal Ecology)
J. Liivi 2-239
Triin Tekko
Research Fellow in Conservation Biology
PhD (Neurosciences)
J. Liivi 2-235
Elin Soomets-Alver
Research Fellow in Wetland Ecology
PhD (Animal Ecology)
J. Liivi 2-239
Liina Remm
Research Fellow in Conservation Biology 0.1 p
PhD (Zoology and Hydrobiology)
J. Liivi 2-235
Kadri Runnel
Research Fellow in Conservation Biology 0.5 p
PhD (Botany and Mycology)
J. Liivi 2-235
Maarja Kõrkjas
Junior Research Fellow in Conservation Biology 0.5 p
MSc (Zoology and Hydrobiology)
J. Liivi 2-238
Raido Kont
Specialist of Conservation Biology
MSc (Zoology and Hydrobiology)
J. Liivi 2-236
Eliisa Pass
Specialist in Conservation Biology 0.7 p
MSc (Zoology and Hydrobiology)
J. Liivi 2-239
Chair of Animal Ecology
Raivo Mänd
Head of Chair, Professor emeritus 0.75 p
cand (Biology)
Peeter Hõrak
Professor of Behavioural Ecology
PhD (Animal Ecology)
Vallo Tilgar
Associate Professor in Bird Ecology
PhD (Animal Ecology)
Tuul Sepp
Associate Professor in Animal Ecology
PhD (Animal Ecology)
Marko Mägi
Research Fellow in Bird Ecology 0.5 p
PhD (Animal Ecology)
Jaanis Lodjak
Research Fellow of Animal Ecology
PhD (Animal Ecology)
J. Liivi 2-434
Randel Kreitsberg
Research Fellow
PhD (Zoology)
Jeffrey Malherbe Carbillet
Research Fellow in Animal Ecology
PhD
J. Liivi 2-443
Richard Meitern
Research Fellow of Animal Ecology
PhD (Animal Ecology)
J. Liivi 2-420
Jürgen Karvak
Junior Research Fellow
MSc (Biology and Eco-innovation)
J. Liivi 2
Chair of Entomology
Toomas Tammaru
Head of Chair, Professor of Entomology
PhD (Zoology)
Toomas Esperk
Associate Professor in Zoology of Invertebrates
PhD (Animal Ecology)
J. Liivi 2-436
Robert Barry Davis
Research Fellow of Entomology 0.5 p
PhD (Biology)
J. Liivi 2-440
Virve Sõber
Research Fellow of Entomology
PhD (Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology)
J. Liivi 2-430
Juhan Javoiš
Research Fellow of Entomology 0.2 p
PhD (Animal Ecology)
J. Liivi 2-440
Robin Gielen
Junior Research Fellow of Entomology
MSc (Plant and Fungal Sciences)
J. Liivi 2-439
Chair of Mammalogy
Urmas Saarma
Head of Chair, Professor in Theriology
PhD (Molecular Biology)
Teivi Laurimäe
Research Fellow in Molecular Parasitology
PhD (Zoology)
J. Liivi 2-211
Liina Kinkar
Research Fellow in Molecular Parasitology
PhD (Zoology)
J. Liivi 2-211
Miia Rannikmäe
Head, Professor of Science Education
PhD (Life and Earth Science Education)
+372 737 5083
Jack Holbrook
Visiting Professor 0.75 p
PhD (Chemistry)
Anne Laius
Associate Professor in Biology and Environmental Education
PhD (Life and Earth Science Education)
Regina Soobard
Associate Professor in Science Teaching, Programme Director for Secondary School Science Teacher master
PhD (Science Education)
Ülle Liiber
Teacher in Geography Didactics 0.5 p
MSc (Human Geography)
Vanemuise 46-336
Klaara Kask
Research Fellow of Science Education 0.5 p
PhD (Science Education)
+372 737 5084
Kristel Mikkor
Research Fellow in Mathematics Education 0.1 p
PhD (Mathematics)
Katrin Vaino
Research Fellow of Science Education
PhD (Science Education)
Vanemuise 46-322
Ana Valdmann
Research Fellow of Science Education 0.1 p
PhD (Science Education)
Vanemuise 46-226
Helin Semilarski
Research Fellow of Science Education
PhD (Educational Science)
Vanemuise 46-323
Helen Semilarski
Research Fellow of Science Education
PhD (Educational Science)
Vanemuise 46-226
Janari Teessar
Junior Research Fellow of Science Education
MSc (Biology Teacher)
Vanemuise 46-323
Triin Rosin
Junior Research Fellow of Science Education 0.5 p
MA (Physics Teacher)
Vanemuise 46-322
Moonika Teppo
Junior Research Fellow of Science Education 0.5 p, Project Manager of Science Education 0.5 p
MSc (Didactics of Biology)
Tapashi Binte Mahmud Chowdhury
Junior Research Fellow in Science Education
PhD (Education)
Vanemuise 46-323