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Vincent TollonView profile

Lecturer

• Agroecology
• Biodiversity Analysis
• Data Science
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Vincent Tollon is a Lecturer-Researcher at ISARA's Agroecology and Environment Research Unit, where he integrates data science with agroecological research. His work focuses on biodiversity analysis, GIS applications (QGIS/ARCGIS), and statistical modeling (ADE4/R software) to enhance sustainable food systems. PhD in Ecology from Université de Savoie (2010) Habilitation from University of Greifswald (2004) Doctorate in Animal Ecology from University of Hohenheim (1998) Geoecology MSc from University of Karlsruhe (1993) His research explores agroecological principles through projects like: INNOVAB: Innovative cultivation systems for organic crops PERMEAGRI: Agricultural space permeability and ecological planning ECOSTACK: Biodiversity-driven crop protection tools Current publications analyze: Carbon dynamics in aquaculture systems Agroecological practices enhancing pollinator diversity Landscape-scale impacts on carabid beetle communities Telemetry-based wildlife behavior studies He teaches statistics (ANOVA, linear models) and GIS to agroecology students, while supervising field research applications in sustainable food production.

• Hydrogeology
• Environmental Geomorphology
• Water Resources Management
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Manuel Maria Olias Alvarez serves as a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the Faculty of Experimental Sciences, University of Huelva, where he leads the RNM293 Environmental Geomorphology and Water Resources research group. His work is conducted through the Research Center for Natural Resources, Health and Environment, focusing on critical water resource challenges in southwestern Spain. His academic foundation includes a 1995 PhD from the University of Granada, with doctoral research on unsaturated zone dynamics in the Almonte-Marismas aquifer supervised by Dr. José Javier Cruz Sanjulián and Dr. José Benavente Herrera. Dr. Olias Alvarez specializes in hydrogeological responses to mining pollution, particularly acid mine drainage (AMD) in the Iberian Pyritic Belt. His research integrates field monitoring, hydrogeochemical modeling, and contaminant transport analysis to address metal mobility in river-aquifer systems, ecological impacts on protected areas like Doñana National Park, and innovative approaches for critical raw material recovery from mining wastes. Current projects examine sea-level rise effects on AMD-affected sediments and irreversible damage from groundwater over-extraction. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on AMD pollution dynamics, with increasing emphasis on climate change interactions, resource recovery economics, and transboundary pollution management. Key trends include high-resolution monitoring of rare earth elements, life cycle assessments of sludge valorization, and forensic tracing of spill incidents in the Huelva estuary. He actively supervises graduate theses on watershed management and pollution remediation while collaborating with international consortia like the EIT-funded MORECOVERY project. His research directly informs environmental policy through hydrological modeling of pollutant fluxes and assessment of remediation scenarios for the severely impacted Odiel River basin. As principal investigator of the RNM293 group, he coordinates field campaigns across the Iberian Pyritic Belt, maintaining long-term monitoring networks for rivers Tinto and Odiel. The team's work combines hydrogeochemical analysis, GIS-based watershed modeling, and ecological risk assessment to develop sustainable management frameworks for mining-affected regions.

Daniel ThewesView profile

Researcher

• Light availability in ocean ecosystems
• Numerical ocean modeling
• Eutrophication
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Daniel Thewes is a Researcher at the University of Hamburg and the German Climate Computing Center (DKRZ). He earned his M.Sc. in Physical Oceanography (2016) and Ph.D. in Marine Environmental Sciences (2020) from the University of Hamburg and Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, respectively. His work focuses on ocean light climate modeling, eutrophication, and biogeochemical interactions in coastal ecosystems. Doctor of Natural Sciences (University of Oldenburg, 2020) M.Sc. Physical Oceanography (University of Hamburg, 2016) B.Sc. Geophysics/Oceanography (University of Hamburg, 2013) Thewes’s research explores how changing light availability impacts coastal biodiversity and ecosystem health under climate change. His 3D numerical models integrate satellite data and in-situ measurements to refine predictions about nutrient dynamics and biogeochemical thresholds in the North Sea and Wadden Sea. His publications and presentations highlight trends in transboundary environmental modeling , light-climate adaptation , and coastal eutrophication analysis. He actively contributes to the OSPAR ICG-EMO working group , advancing model comparisons for marine policy thresholds. Thewes has presented at international conferences including the International Workshop on Modeling the Ocean and Ocean Science Meeting . He previously served as a tutor in physics and mathematics at the University of Hamburg’s Institute of Geophysics.

• Biogeoscience
• Earth System Modeling
• Terrestrial Biosphere Modeling
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Deborah Huntzinger is a Professor at Northern Arizona University , affiliated with the Earth and Sustainability department. Her research focuses on Biogeoscience , Earth System Modeling , and Greenhouse Gas Accounting . Research Interests : Biogeoscience, Earth System and Terrestrial Biosphere Modeling, Carbon Dioxide Dynamics, Land Surface Processes, and Climate Constraints on Ecosystems Key Article Trends : Recent work explores permafrost biophysics, carbon sink reconciliation in North America, CO2 fertilization effects on forests, and greenhouse gas accounting for investment portfolios. She has also contributed to editorial advancements in JGR Biogeosciences . Email : deborah.huntzinger@nau.edu

Kevin WyattView profile

Professor

• Aquatic Microbial Ecology
• Ecosystem Ecology
• Biogeochemical Cycling
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Kevin Wyatt is a Professor at The Ohio State University's School of Environment & Natural Resources, leading the Microbial & Ecosystem Ecology Lab (www.wyattlab.org). His research investigates microbial interactions in aquatic ecosystems including streams, lakes, and wetlands, with emphasis on how these processes drive biogeochemical cycles. Dr. Wyatt's work centers on the complex relationships between primary producers (algae and cyanobacteria) and decomposers (bacteria and fungi) within biofilm communities. These interactions—ranging from mutualistic to antagonistic—directly influence energy flow, carbon emissions, and food-web dynamics in aquatic environments. His lab particularly examines how climate change perturbations alter microbial community composition and disrupt ecosystem functioning, with significant focus on northern peatland systems. Analysis of his 2018-2025 publications reveals consistent investigation into peatland biofilm dynamics, carbon cycling mechanisms, and temperature-dependent microbial processes. Key research threads include algae-mediated energy transfer pathways, plant legacy effects on CO 2 emissions, and cyanobacterial toxin regulation—all demonstrating how microbial interactions serve as critical mediators between environmental change and ecosystem function. The Wyatt Lab operates as a multidisciplinary research hub at Ohio State, integrating field and laboratory approaches to study aquatic microbial ecology. Current work emphasizes the role of biofilm communities in northern peatlands as sensitive indicators of climate change impacts, with implications for global carbon cycling models and freshwater management strategies.

Flavio AnselmettiView profile

Professor

• Quaternary Geology
• Paleoclimatology
• Sedimentology
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Prof. Flavio Anselmetti is the Managing Director and Professor of Quaternary Geology and Paleoclimatology at the Institute of Geological Sciences, University of Bern . With a career spanning three decades, he has held academic positions at ETH Zurich, University of Miami, and EAWAG Dübendorf. A corresponding member of the Swiss Academy of Natural Sciences since 2011, his research focuses on sedimentary records for climate/environmental change, paleoseismic hazard assessment, and source-to-sink sediment systems. Education : Diploma in Geology (University of Basel, 1990), PhD (ETH Zurich & University of Miami, 1994) Professional Timeline : Postdoc (1994-1997), ETH Zurich (1997-2007), SNSF Assistant Professor (2002-2007), EAWAG Head of Sedimentology Group (2007-2012), Full Professor at University of Bern since 2012 Research Interests center on using sedimentary archives to reconstruct environmental and climate changes, with particular emphasis on: Paleoseismology through lacustrine/marine sediment analysis Quantifying human-environment interactions via sediment records Petrophysical characterization of carbonate and clastic sediments Developing novel methods for sediment budget quantification Exploring marine/lacustrine subsurface architecture Climate-hazard linkages in alpine and tropical systems Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate his work across diverse systems from Switzerland to Central Africa, with methodological innovations in X-ray tomography , AMS dating , and multi-proxy sediment analysis . His group's research has significant implications for understanding long-term climate dynamics and geohazard assessment. Scientific Awards : Goldene Eule (Best Teacher Award, ETH Zurich) Silver Medal of ETH Zurich for PhD Thesis As leader of the Quaternary Geology and Paleoclimatology Research Group , he actively participates in international collaborations and serves on multiple scientific advisory boards including UNESCO Geopark Sardona and SwissSed. His ORCID identifier is 0000-0002-8785-3641 .

Yiluan SongView profile

Research Fellow

• Environmental Data Science
• Global Change Biology
• Phenology
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Yiluan Song is a Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Michigan, with a PhD from the same institution. Starting January 1, 2026, they will join the University of Pittsburgh as an Assistant Professor, where they plan to recruit a postdoctoral researcher, research technician, and PhD student. Research Interests span environmental data science and global change biology. Their work synthesizes big data to address phenology shifts under climate change, their impacts on biodiversity and human health (e.g., allergen seasons), and the development of ecological forecasting frameworks. Key areas include: Phenological responses to climate change Biodiversity dynamics AI and machine learning in ecological modeling Human-environment interactions Scientific Awards include the Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship, reflecting their interdisciplinary focus on data science and ecology. Publications demonstrate expertise in applying satellite data (PlanetScope), citizen science, and long-term observations to study phenological mismatches, fungal spore seasons, and grassland community resilience under climate change. Notable journals include Ecology Letters , Global Change Biology , and PNAS . They currently use email yis218@pitt.edu for professional correspondence, though this will become active at the University of Pittsburgh in 2026.

Christiane HassenrückView profile

Researcher

• Molecular ecology
• Biodiversity
• Omics approaches
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Dr. Christiane Hassenrück is a Bioinformatician and Researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW) in Rostock, Germany, where she leads a working group focused on bioinformatics and 'omics data science. Her research integrates molecular ecology, biodiversity assessment, and computational approaches, with emphasis on FAIR data management, multivariate statistics, and environmental genomics. She previously held postdoctoral positions at MARUM (University of Bremen), the University of Copenhagen, the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research, and the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology. Her work spans marine microbial ecology, biogeochemical cycling, and environmental bioinformatics. Key themes include the dynamics of microbial communities in upwelling systems, deep-sea hydrothermal vents, polar oceans, and polluted habitats (e.g., microplastics). She also develops methodologies for DNA recovery from challenging substrates and contributes to pathogen modeling (e.g., Vibrio vulnificus ) for ecosystem management. Her research leverages omics technologies to explore microbial adaptation, cryptic speciation, and nutrient limitation responses. Hassenrück collaborates on cross-disciplinary initiatives like the 2024 '10 Must-Knows from Biodiversity Research' and co-authors frameworks for research data management in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. She maintains active profiles on ORCID, Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and GitHub to promote open science.

• Terrestrial Biogeochemistry
• Carbon Cycle
• Climate Modeling
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Prof. Dr. Sönke Zaehle is a leading biogeochemical researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry , directing the Department of Biogeochemical Signals . He also holds an Honorary Professorship at the Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Friedrich Schiller University Jena . His work spans terrestrial biosphere modeling, nutrient cycling, and climate system interactions. Education MSc in Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia (2000-2001) Doctoral studies, University of Potsdam / Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (2001-2005) Geoecology, Technical University of Braunschweig (1997-2000) Research Focus Zaehle integrates terrestrial biosphere models (e.g., QUINCY) with observational data to study carbon-nitrogen-phosphorus coupling, climate feedbacks, and land-atmosphere exchange. His work addresses global change impacts on ecosystems, model-data synthesis, and uncertainty quantification in biogeochemical cycles. Article Trends Recent publications emphasize climate extremes, nutrient cycling in Earth System Models (CMIP6, MAGICC), and Amazon carbon dynamics. Themes include model development, remote sensing integration, and climate-carbon-nitrogen interactions under anthropogenic forcing. Scientific Leadership Zaehle contributes to international initiatives as a Lead Author for the IPCC 6th Assessment Report and Associate Editor of Biogeosciences . He also advises New Phytologist and participates in councils like the Minerva-Weitzmann Committee . Teaching & Community Engagement He teaches Klimatologie und Klimawandel and Globale Umweltmodellierung at Friedrich Schiller University. He mentors through the IMPRS for Global Biogeochemical Cycles and collaborates with institutions like the Michael Stifel Centre Jena for data-driven science.

• Paleoclimatology
• Geochemistry
• Carbon Cycle
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Donald Penman is an Assistant Professor in the Geosciences Department at the Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources , Utah State University. His research focuses on reconstructing past climate systems, particularly during extreme warming events like the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM) and Middle Eocene Climatic Optimum (MECO), using geochemical proxies in marine sediments. Keywords: Paleoclimatology, Geochemistry, Carbon Cycle, Silicate Weathering, Ocean Circulation, Deep Time Climate Recent work examines how variations in seawater chemistry influence elemental incorporation in calcite (2024) and links Earth's orbital rhythms to Deccan trap volcanism (2025). Publications also explore metamorphic CO2 release, ocean acidification during hyperthermals, and seafloor weathering of Large Igneous Provinces. His research contributes to understanding long-term climate regulation mechanisms, including silicate weathering feedbacks and reverse weathering processes, with applications to both deep time climate transitions and modern climate change projections.

Nicolas DelpierreView profile

Professor

• Ecophysiological Modelling
• Forest Ecology
• Carbon Cycle
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Nicolas Delpierre serves as a Professor at Paris-Saclay University, France, based at the Laboratoire Écologie, Société et Évolution (IDEEV) in Gif Sur Yvette. His office is located in Building 680, Room 2216, at 12, route de la Ferme, with contact email nicolas.delpierre@universite-paris-saclay.fr. His research centers on ecophysiological modelling of forest ecosystems, with specialized expertise in carbon cycling, hydrological processes, and nutrient dynamics (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium). This work integrates plant physiology with environmental systems to analyze biogeochemical fluxes under changing ecological conditions. As part of the Plant Ecophysiology team at IDEEV, Professor Delpierre contributes to interdisciplinary ecological research while engaging in teaching and student supervision. The laboratory provides a collaborative framework for investigating evolutionary and societal dimensions of environmental science, though specific grant details or supervisee records are not documented in available sources.

Wilfred WollheimView profile

Professor

• Hydrology
• Biogeochemistry
• Human-water interactions
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Wilfred Wollheim is a Professor in the Natural Resources and the Environment department at the University of New Hampshire. As Co-director of the Water Systems Analysis Group (WSAG), he investigates hydrological, chemical, and biological processes in freshwater systems, emphasizing human impacts on aquatic environments. His research integrates fieldwork, sensor technology, and ecosystem modeling across scales from individual streams to global river networks. Dr. Wollheim teaches courses such as Environmental Modeling , Grant Writing , and Aquatic Ecosystems . His work has been supported by major grants from NSF, EPA, and NASA, focusing on nitrogen cycling, carbon fluxes, and climate change impacts. Recent publications analyze river network drought responses, hyporheic respiration scaling, and nutrient retention mechanisms. Education: Ph.D. in Earth Sciences (University of New Hampshire), M.S. in Zoology/Physiology (University of Wyoming), B.S. in Natural Resources (Cornell) Research Areas: Biogeochemistry, river network dynamics, human-water interactions, environmental sensor development, climate change impacts Recent Grants: NSF Plastic Spiraling in River Networks (2021-2025), NH Charitable Foundation nitrogen mitigation (2025-2026) Collaborations: National Science Foundation, EPA, Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Veronica RadiceView profile

Research Fellow

• Coral Biology
• Marine Ecology
• Oceanography
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Dr. Veronica Radice is a Research Fellow at the University of Queensland and a member of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies. Her work focuses on coral physiology in relation to environmental conditions, particularly in mesophotic ecosystems, using biogeochemical techniques, genetics, and field experiments to study impacts of ocean warming and thermal stress on coral recovery from bleaching. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Johns Hopkins University, followed by research assistant and lab manager roles at Temple University. Research: Investigates coral trophic ecology, nutrient cycling, and gene expression under climate stress, with fieldwork in the Indo-Pacific and Maldives. Awards: XL Catlin Seaview Survey Ocean Scholar. Expertise: Mesophotic coral ecosystems, coral bleaching resilience, biogeochemistry, and oceanographic influences on reef productivity. Resources: Contributed to datasets and platforms like Mesophotic.org for coral reef research.

Poul BjerregaardView profile

Professor

• Ecotoxicology
• Endocrine disrupting chemicals
• Metal ecotoxicology
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Poul Bjerregaard is a Professor of Ecotoxicology at the Department of Biology, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) . His research focuses on the effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals, metals, and pesticides on marine and freshwater organisms. He is a leading figure in national and international toxicological assessments and has coordinated multiple large-scale research projects, including those under the Danish Centre on Endocrine Disrupters (CeHoS). Research Interests: Ecotoxicology of endocrine disrupting chemicals Metal toxicology in marine organisms Pesticide effects on aquatic ecosystems Biomarker development for estrogenic activity Environmental risk assessment His work integrates laboratory experiments with field studies, often using species like Carcinus maenas , Salmo trutta , and Danio rerio as model organisms. He has contributed to the development of OECD test guidelines and has advised regulatory bodies such as the Danish Environmental Protection Agency. Projects & Collaborations: Bjerregaard has led over 26 research projects, including the development of ecotoxicological test methods for endocrine disruptors and mercury contamination studies in Danish coastal areas. He is actively involved in policy-relevant science communication and has delivered numerous public lectures and media interviews.

Liam MacNeilView profile

Researcher

• Marine Ecology
• Evolutionary Ecology
• Fisheries Science
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Liam MacNeil is a researcher at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, working within Research Division 3: Marine Ecology, specifically in the Marine Evolutionary Ecology group. His office is located in room 1.401 at the GEOMAR facility in Kiel, Germany, and he can be contacted at +49-431 600 4521 or lmacneil@geomar.de. Dr. MacNeil's research focuses on marine ecological systems with particular emphasis on: Marine biodiversity and community assembly processes Fisheries science and management, especially in the Baltic Sea Biogeography of demersal fish populations Climate change impacts on marine organisms Advanced monitoring techniques combining imaging and molecular approaches His publication record demonstrates a strong focus on spatial and temporal patterns in marine communities, with significant contributions to understanding how environmental changes affect species distributions and abundances. Recent work highlights systemic challenges in European fisheries governance and proposes ecosystem-based solutions that address both sustainability and carbon sequestration. Dr. MacNeil has developed innovative methodologies including superpixel analysis for monitoring mudsnail growth under ocean warming and integrating metabarcoding with digital holography for plankton monitoring. His research aligns with GEOMAR's core themes of Marine Ecosystems and Biogeochemical Cycles, contributing to global understanding of ocean dynamics and sustainable management practices.