Michael Raessler

Dr. Michael Raessler serves as a Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry in Jena, Germany, where he heads the Spectrometry Laboratory (SpecLab). His work focuses on advanced analytical techniques within the field of biogeochemistry.

As leader of the Spectrometry Laboratory, Dr. Raessler specializes in mass spectrometry applications for environmental and biogeochemical research. His expertise encompasses isotope ratio mass spectrometry, trace gas analysis, and analytical method development for studying Earth's biogeochemical cycles. The laboratory under his direction provides critical analytical services supporting research on carbon cycling, atmospheric composition, and ecosystem processes.

Located in the modern research facilities at the Hans-Knöll-Str. 10 campus in Jena, the Spectrometry Laboratory operates state-of-the-art instrumentation for high-precision measurements. Dr. Raessler's team collaborates with researchers across the institute and with international partners on projects investigating the complex interactions between biological, geological, and chemical processes that shape our planet.