Johan Kotze, Docent

University Lecturer, Ecosystems and Environment Research Programme
Fifth Dimension - Vegetated roofs and walls in urban areas
Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS)
Helsinki Institute of Urban and Regional Studies (Urbaria)
Urban Ecosystems
Supervisor for doctoral programme, Doctoral Programme in Interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences
Supervisor for doctoral programme, Doctoral Programme in Wildlife Biology

Phone+358503160576, +358294120308
Emailjohan.kotze@helsinki.fi

Niemenkatu 73
00014
Finland
Viikinkaari 1, Biocentre 3
00790 Helsinki
Finland

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Education/Academic qualification

Environmental Science, Docent

Award Date: 13 Dec 2013

Fields of Science

1172 Environmental sciences
Urban ecology
Entomology
Forest Ecology
Island biogeography
Conservation biology
HELSUS

International and National Collaboration

Publications and projects within past five years.

90 Article
5 Anthology or special issue
5 Chapter
2 Commissioned report
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A revised terminology for vegetated rooftops based on function and vegetation
Kotze, D. J., Kuoppamaki, K., Niemikapee, J., Mesimaki, M., Vaurola, V. & Lehvavirta, S., Mar 2020, In : Urban Forestry & Urban Greening. 49, 9 p., 126644.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Dog Urine Has Acute Impacts on Soil Chemistry in Urban Greenspaces
Allen, J. A., Setälä, H. & Kotze, D. J., 22 Dec 2020, In : Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. 8, 8 p., 615979.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

Open Access
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Earthworm assemblages in urban habitats across biogeographical regions
Tóth, Z., Szlavecz, K., Epp Schmidt, D. J., Hornung, E., Setälä, H., Yesilonis, I. D., Kotze, D. J., Dombos, M., Pouyat, R., Mishra, S., Cilliers, S., Yarwood, S. & Csuzdi, C., Jul 2020, In : Applied Soil Ecology. 151, 11 p., 103530.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

Open Access
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Impacts of urban roadside forest patches on NO2 concentrations
Yli-Pelkonen, V., Viippola, V., Kotze, J. & Setälä, H., 1 Jul 2020, In : Atmospheric Environment. 232, 7 p., 117584.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Kaupunkimetsien mahdollisuudet luonnon monimuotoisuuden turvaamisessa - elävän ja kuolleen puuston vertailu talous- ja suojelumetsiin
Korhonen, A., Siitonen, J., Kotze, J., Immonen, A. & Hamberg, L., 2020, METSO-tilannekatsaus 2019 : Etelä-Suomen metsien monimuotoisuuden toimintaohjelma 2008–2025. Koskela, T., Anttila, S., Simkin, J., Aapala, K. & Syrjänen, K. (eds.). Luonnonvarakeskus (Luke), p. 34-37 (Luonnonvara- ja biotalouden tutkimus; no. 36/2020).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Professional

Open Access
File

2 Finished
2 Active

Ecosystem services in urban greenspaces across biomes: the influence of plant functional types and soil biota on soil-derived ecosystem processes
Setälä, H., Kotze, J., Hui, N., Romantschuk, M., Lu, C., Zheng, B., Jumpponen, A., Szlavectz, K., Yesilonis, I. & Pouyat, R.
01/09/2018 → 31/08/2022
Project: Research project
Ecosystem services in urban greenspaces across biomes: the influence of plant functional types and soil biota on soil-derived ecosystem processes
Setälä, H., Kotze, J., Hui, N., Romantschuk, M., Lu, C., Zheng, B., Jumpponen, A., Szlavectz, K., Yesilonis, I. & Pouyat, R.
01/09/2018 → 31/08/2022
Project: Research project
Hyvinvointia tukevat työympäristöt - fiksu viherrakenne jaksamisen ja luovuuden tukena (English: Working environments supporting well-being - smart green infrastructure improving productivity and contributing to creativity)
Lehvävirta, S., Kotze, J., Mesimäki, M. & Hauru, K.
01/01/2015 → 31/12/2016
Project: Research project
Global Urban Soil Ecological Education Network (GLUSEEN)
Setälä, H., Kotze, J., Szlavecz, K., Pouyat, R., Hornung, E., Yesilonis, I., Yarwood, S. & Cilliers, S.
01/01/2013 → 01/06/2014
Project: Research project

73 Peer review of manuscripts
21 Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
9 Supervision of other thesis (Master's, Licentiate)
8 Editor of research journal
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Urban Forestry & Urban Greening (Journal)
Johan Kotze (Reviewer)
11 Jan 2021
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review of manuscripts
ZooKeys (Journal)
Johan Kotze (Reviewer)
11 Feb 2021
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review of manuscripts
Evaluate book proposal for Springer
Johan Kotze (Participant)
1 Aug 2020
Activity: Other activity types › Other
Biodiversity and Conservation (Journal)
Johan Kotze (Reviewer)
8 Dec 2020
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review of manuscripts
Evaluate research output of a scientist for the National Science Foundation of South Africa
Johan Kotze (Participant)
10 Jul 2020 → 14 Jul 2020
Activity: Other activity types › Types for other activities - Other

Science AAAS News -uutisjuttu "Roadside trees trap asthma-inducing pollutants" kahdesta tutkimusartikkelistamme 23.8.2017
Vesa Yli-Pelkonen, Heikki Martti Setälä, Juho Viljami Viippola, David Johannes Kotze & Anna A. Scott
23/08/2017
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media