Astrid Gärdes

Prof. Dr. Ing. Astrid Gärdes is a Professor of Marine Ecological Chemistry and Applied Microbiology at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences. She leads the Applied Microbiology Working Group at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) for Polar and Marine Research. Her research focuses on microbial processes in polar and marine ecosystems, environmental microbiology, and biogeochemical cycles.

Affiliations:

• Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences (Primary appointment)
• Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) – Polar Biology and Oceanography Division

Research Interests: Investigates microbial communities in extreme environments, biotechnological applications of marine microorganisms, and the role of microbes in global carbon cycles. Active in developing methods for environmental monitoring and pollution assessment in marine contexts.

Advising & Grants: While specific grants or advisory roles are not detailed here, her leadership in the AWI working group implies active project coordination. No student names were listed in the provided text.

Labs/Teams: Heads the Applied Microbiology group at AWI, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects involving polar and marine microbiology.