Daniel Abiriga

Daniel Abiriga is a Guest Scientist at the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) in Germany. He is affiliated with the Plankton and Microbial Ecology department and works within the Aquatic Microbial Ecology research group. His research focuses on microbial communities in freshwater ecosystems under anthropogenic and climate-induced stressors. Contact: daniel.abiriga@igb-berlin.de | +4933082-69972 | Room 4204, Stechlin OT Neuglobsow.

• Fields of Interest: Microbial Ecology, Freshwater Ecology, Environmental Microbiology, Aquatic Microbial Ecology, Lake Ecology, Anthropogenic Impact on Ecosystems, Climate Change Effects on Aquatic Systems

His recent work examines Uganda’s large freshwater lakes, analyzing how human activities and climate change disrupt microbial ecology and ecosystem functions. This aligns with broader efforts to understand and mitigate environmental stressors in aquatic habitats.

The Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) hosts his research, which integrates field studies and theoretical reviews to address ecological challenges in inland waters. His collaboration with scientists like Hans-Peter Grossart highlights interdisciplinary approaches in microbial ecology.

Daniel Abiriga’s current research trends emphasize the intersection of climate change, anthropogenic pressures, and microbial biodiversity in tropical lakes, with potential applications in conservation and water management policies.