Mechanisms and Functions of Group-Living

Research group of Jens Krause
A group of sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) hunting sardines in the open ocean off the coast of Mexico. | Photo: Rodrigo Friscione Wyssman

We study the mechanisms and functions of group-living in animals with an emphasis on social networks and collective behaviour. Our work on decision-making in animal groups has produced many insights and applications for problems in the human domain such as (a) algorithms for improved medical diagnoses and (b) solutions for human crowd management.

Group members at other institutions:

  • Paul Viblanc (master student)
  • Jean-Sebastien Finger (doctoral student)

Team

Jens Krause

Head of Department
Research group
Mechanisms and Functions of Group-Living

David Bierbach

Guest Scientist
Research group
Mechanisms and Functions of Group-Living
Behavioural Biology

Paul Noack

Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ)
Research group
Mechanisms and Functions of Group-Living