Christine Alewell

Prof. Christine Alewell is a Full Professor in Environmental Geosciences at the University of Basel since 2003, affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy and Natural Sciences and the Department of Environmental Sciences. Her research focuses on soil chemistry, biogeochemical processes, and stable/radiogenic isotope applications in environmental systems. She has held visiting research positions at SUNY Syracuse (USA) and Umeå University (Sweden), supported by grants from the German Research Foundation (DFG) and DAAD.

Key research areas include soil degradation, sediment source attribution, nutrient cycling in ecosystems, and the interaction between upland and wetland environments. Her work integrates field studies, isotopic analysis, and modeling to address environmental challenges such as soil erosion and climate change impacts.

Awarded the prestigious 'World's 2% of Scientists' recognition (2021–2023), she has also been highlighted in Nature Communications for her global phosphorus research. Her leadership roles include chairing the Gordon Research Conference on Catchment Science (2005) and serving as vice-chair (2004).

Prof. Alewell’s lab (FG Alewell) collaborates internationally on projects like the BITÖK Monitoring Program and contributions to understanding alpine and Arctic ecosystems through interdisciplinary approaches.