Possible topics for MSc or BSc theses
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Using Adhesive Spheres as a Physical Pesticide
To protect crops and plants against pests many pesticides are used. Chemical, poisonous pesticides, however, also negatively affect the environment.... -
Development of insect wings
Many insects develop wings during metamorphosis. In this process, the wings develop in a compact volume in a crumpled morphology. In the last stage,... -
Wing damage in flying honeybees
The honeybee is one of the most important natural pollinators, both in nature and in agriculture. Flight is crucial for successful pollination,... -
Underwater electrode design for impedance-based fish detection in the seafloor
Bottom trawling is a fishing technique in which a trawl with a net is towed on the seafloor behind a vessel. It is widely used to capture flatfish... -
Mosquito Flight in a turbulent Flow
Mosquitoes are world’s deadliest animals as they spread many deadly human diseases through biting. To reduce or prevent this biting, we need to... -
Differential effects of prenatal Early Life Stress on Maternal effects in live-bearing fish
Prenatal early life stress (ELS) plays a critical role in shaping offspring for their environment and can have life-long impacts on offspring health... -
Diversification of flight kinematics and morphology in Dipteran insects
The diversity of flying insects suggests that countless combinations of flight morphologies and behaviors have evolved with specific lifestyles. The... -
Worm nictation: Jumping on a fly to get a free ride
Nematode worms have developed a fascinating strategy to escape unfavorable conditions. They stand on their tail and wave their head until an animal... -
Bumblebee landing behaviour depending on light conditions, flower characteristics and flower movement
Foraging bumblebees make up to a 1000 landings on flowers each foraging trip. They have to be able to fly and land in various weather and light... -
Pollination activity of honeybees and bumblebees in the field
Honeybees and bumblebees fly remarkably well in complex natural environments. When pollinating flowers, they have to deal with a broad range of...