Stefan Gorka

Stefan Gorka is a Researcher at the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science, active since 2019. His work focuses on soil microbial ecology, root exudation dynamics, and biogeochemical interactions in terrestrial ecosystems.

• Soil Microbiology
• Microbial Ecology
• Environmental Systems Science
• Plant-Soil Interactions
• Fatty Acid Analysis
• Mycorrhizal Networks

His research involves innovative methodologies like microdialysis and high-throughput lipid extraction to study microbial metabolite dynamics, carbon allocation, and nutrient cycling. Recent publications highlight microbial preference for organic acids over sugars, temporal metabolite shifts in rhizospheres, and advancements in soil microbial community analysis.

Stefan has contributed to 9 peer-reviewed publications and delivered 12 academic activities (talks/posters) since 2016, including collaborations with institutions like University of Vienna and international research teams. His work bridges microbial physiology with ecosystem-scale carbon dynamics.