Lisa Buche

I am an early-career researcher focused on how species interactions influence biodiversity patterns across different spatial and temporal scales. My passion lies in studying how species coexist within ecosystems using natural data and mathematical tools.

I completed my PhD on the impact of facilitation (i.e., positive effects)on the coexistence of annual plant in wildflower communities in Spain and Australia. I developed new methods to quantify species interactions accoridng to a density-dependent continuum, ranging from positive to negative effects.

Currently, I am exploring density-dependence mechanisms, particularly masting-bombust fecundity and Janzen–Connell effects, to understand their roles in forest regeneration through data from the Swiss national network.

Overall, my goal is to expand current ecological and evolutionary theories to reflect observations of natural communities in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. My aim is to develop practical ecological theories, grounded in natural data, that are applicable across diverse ecosystems.

Above all, I am committed to fostering an inclusive environment where facilitation is a fundamental principle—not only in natural ecosystems but also within the academic community, promoting collaboration and mutual support.