Sebastian Primpke

Dr. Sebastian Primpke is a researcher at the Alfred Wegener Institute's Shelf Sea System Ecology department. His work focuses on microplastic pollution in marine environments, particularly in polar and deep-sea regions. He specializes in analytical methods for detecting and quantifying microplastics, including FTIR spectroscopy and quantum cascade laser-based imaging. Primpke collaborates globally on projects such as AMAP guidelines for Arctic microplastic monitoring and has authored over 120 peer-reviewed publications. His research addresses topics like microplastic distribution in Antarctic snow, deep-sea trenches, and coastal currents, emphasizing quality control and standardized reporting methods.

• Roles: Marine Environmental Research, Analytical Method Development, Arctic Research
• Key Projects: Microplastic distribution in HAUSGARTEN observatory, Hadal trench studies, North Sea pollution analysis

Research interests include the environmental fate of microplastics, their impact on ecosystems, and developing robust analytical frameworks. He contributes to policy-relevant studies on pollution monitoring and mitigation strategies in vulnerable regions like the Arctic and Southern Ocean.