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About
Dr. Sven C. Buerki joined Boise State University in 2017 and is currently an Assistant Professor with the Department of Biological Sciences specializing in evolutionary biology. He received his Ph.D. in evolutionary biology as well as his M.S. in behavior, Ecology and Evolution with high distinction both from the University of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. Dr. Buerki’s professional experience includes working as a researcher with the Natural History Museum in the UK and as a Post-doctoral fellow for both the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, UK and the Real Jardin Botanico in Madrid, Spain. His research interests focus on understanding basic principles underpinning biological diversity and its conservation. Dr. Buerki is currently a member of the American Society of Plant Taxonomists.
Professional Information
- Dr. Davidson Endowled Chair of Botany, Boise State University
- Position created to advance plant science and conservation at Boise State and to build enduring partnerships with leading institutions worldwide.
External positions
Researcher, The Natural History Museum, London
1 Jan 2015 → 1 Jan 2017
Plant Evolutionary Biologist (lecturer level), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
1 Jan 2012 → 1 Jan 2014
Marie-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
1 Jan 2010 → 1 Jan 2017
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A single widespread species or multiple narrow endemics: a search for boundaries within the Piper amalago complex (Piperaceae)
Smith, J., Hastings, C., Davidson, C., Buerki, S., Novak, S. & Bornstein, A., Jan 2026, In: Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 214, 108457.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring sagebrush leaf microbial metagenomes from deep, host-derived sequencing
Arogundade, A. A., Dumaguit, C. D. C., Melton, A., Buerki, S. & Bittleston, L. S., May 2026, In: Microbiology Spectrum. 14, 5Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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High risk of extinction across the flowering plant tree of life
Forest, F., Brown, R., Buerki, S., Colville, J. F., Moat, J., Lughadha, E. N., Owen, N. R., Raimondo, D. C., Rivers, M., Rosindell, J., Walker, B. E., Bachman, S. P., Pipins, S., Gumbs, R. & Brown, M. J. M., 7 May 2026, In: Science. 392, 6798, p. 655-659 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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(3116) Proposal to conserve the name Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb. against P. amaryllidifolius F. Voigt and P. amaryllifolius Roxb. ex Lindl. (Pandanaceae)
Callmander, M. W., Friis, I., Nadaf, A. B., Beentje, H., Buerki, S., Low, Y. W. & Turner, I., Oct 2025, In: Taxon. 74, 5, p. 1273-1274 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
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Differences in functional traits and drought tolerance between heteromorphic leaves of Artemisia tridentata seedlings, a keystone species from a semiarid shrubland
Serpe, M., Venable, J. & Buerki, S., Oct 2025, In: AoB Plants. 17, 5, plaf051.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Scopus citations