Boran Kartal

Boran Kartal is a Group Leader of the Microbial Physiology Research Group at the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Bremen, Germany. His research focuses on understanding microbial processes involved in nitrogen and carbon cycling, particularly in anaerobic environments. He leads studies on nitrogen-transforming microorganisms, microbial interactions, and metabolic flexibility in extreme conditions.

His work includes investigating novel biochemical pathways, such as anaerobic ammonium oxidation (anammox) and nitric oxide conversion, with applications in environmental biotechnology and climate research. Kartal's research spans laboratory-based studies and fieldwork, with a focus on marine and coastal ecosystems.

Recent publications highlight discoveries in anammox bacteria, symbiotic nitrogen fixation, and microbial adaptations to oxygen-limited environments. His group collaborates internationally, contributing to global nitrogen cycle understanding and sustainable nitrogen management strategies.