Astrid Barkleit

Dr. Astrid Barkleit is a Researcher at the Institute of Resource Ecology within the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf. With a career spanning over two decades, her work focuses on actinide speciation in biosystems and aqueous solutions, utilizing advanced spectroscopic techniques like TRLFS and EXAFS. She contributes to nuclear facility decommissioning through projects such as EBENE and WERREBA, while maintaining collaborations with institutions like Technische Universität Dresden and the University of Göttingen.

• Education: University of Göttingen/Universität des Saarlandes (Diploma in Chemistry, 1996-1999); Universität des Saarlandes (PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, 1999)

Her research bridges radiochemistry and environmental toxicology, addressing uranium, europium, and curium interactions with biological and geological systems. Key projects include INSIDER (nuclear waste characterization) and TransAqua (actinide mobility in ecosystems). Publications reveal a focus on chelate ligands, enzyme inhibition, and microbial actinide binding.

Scientific awards and grants include funding from BMBF, EU Horizon 2020, and BMWi for nuclear safety and environmental protection projects. Her work impacts nuclear decommissioning standards and radiation safety protocols.