Simon A. Schroeter

Simon A. Schroeter is a Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry (MPI-BGC), Jena, Germany, affiliated with the Department of Biogeochemical Processes (BGP). His research focuses on Critical Zone functioning, groundwater quality under global change, and Microbe-Molecule interactions, contributing to the AquaDiva and Molecular Biogeochemistry research themes.

Education:

• BSc/MSc in Geosciences (2010–2015), Ruprecht-Karls-University of Heidelberg.
• PhD (2016–2022) via the International Max Planck Research School for Global Biogeochemical Cycles, thesis: 'Towards a data-driven understanding of dissolved organic matter in the Critical Zone.'

Research Interests: Schroeter explores biogeochemical processes in terrestrial environments, particularly how microorganisms interact with dissolved organic matter and influence critical zone dynamics. His work integrates field studies, isotopic analysis, and computational modeling to address environmental challenges like groundwater contamination and climate change impacts.

Labs/Teams: Active in AquaDiva (Assessing the Global Water Cycle) and Molecular Biogeochemistry groups at MPI-BGC. Collaborates with institutions globally on projects analyzing organic matter dynamics and microbial ecology.