- human-wildlife coexistence
- ecological connecitvity
- traditional landuse and biodiversity

Benjamin Kostner holds degrees in both Wildlife Ecology and Wildlife Management and Nature Sciences. At the moment, he works as a junior researcher at the institute for Regional Development of Eurac Research. His work focusses on human-wildlife interactions, especially related to large carnivores return to the Alps and the mitigation of the conflict. Further he is involved in projects regarding ecological connectivity and habitat restoration.