About
Henrique Sawakuchi is an Associate Professor at Linköping University's Department of Thematic Studies (TEMA), Environmental Change (TEMAM) unit. His research focuses on biogeochemical processes in aquatic systems, particularly carbon cycling dynamics in tropical and boreal environments. He specializes in methane and carbon dioxide emissions from rivers, lakes, and hydropower reservoirs, with fieldwork spanning the Amazon Basin to northern lakes.
- Environmental Change Researcher
- Biogeochemistry Expert
- Amazon River Delta Systems Analyst
His work bridges hydrology, climate science, and sustainability through detailed investigations of gas transfer velocities, dissolved oxygen impacts, and hydropower environmental effects. Current projects include empirical modeling of greenhouse gas emissions and sensor development for aquatic monitoring. Collaborations across disciplines address carbon budgets, ecosystem resilience, and climate mitigation strategies.
Recent publications analyze carbon flux variability in northern lakes, Amazonian hydropower impacts, and plant-methane interactions. He contributes to international initiatives like the UN Ocean Decade Mega-Delta Programme. His research employs field measurements, incubation experiments, and remote sensing validation across fluvial, lacustrine, and coastal systems.
