Lars Behrendt

Lars Behrendt is an Associate Professor at Uppsala University's Department of Organismal Biology; Physiology and Environmental Toxicology. His work integrates microfabrication and bioimaging to study microbial responses to environmental changes, particularly under climate change scenarios.

• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• University: Uppsala University
• Department: Department of Organismal Biology; Physiology and Environmental Toxicology

Behrendt's research focuses on ecotoxicology, microbial ecology, and single-cell analysis. He develops microfluidic devices and bioimaging tools to investigate how environmental perturbations affect microbial communities, with applications in climate change impact assessment and ecosystem risk analysis.

His laboratory has pioneered technologies like the SlipO₂ Chip and PhenoChip for high-throughput analysis of cellular respiration and photosynthetic efficiency. Research areas include marine bacterial lipid cycling, cyanobacterial photophysiology, and UV filter toxicity.

Recent publications (2024) demonstrate his work on luminescence imaging, automated chlorophyll fluorometry, and microbial dietary preferences influencing deep-sea carbon export. Collaborative efforts span environmental toxicology, biofilm dynamics, and synthetic ecosystem modeling.

Current projects involve environmental simulation chips, anthropogenic chemical risk assessment, and domestication of wild bacteria for industrial applications. The lab's work bridges fundamental biological responses and applied environmental monitoring.