Erich Inselsbacher

Erich Inselsbacher serves as an Associate Professor at the Institute of Soil Research within the Department of Ecosystem Management, Climate and Biodiversity at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). With over 97 publications to his name, his research spans multiple aspects of soil science, with particular expertise in soil nutrient dynamics, microdialysis techniques, and the effects of environmental changes on soil processes. His ORCID identifier is 0000-0001-5490-8768 and ResearcherID is C-3727-2012.

Dr. Inselsbacher's research focuses on understanding soil processes at the microscale, particularly examining how root exudation influences soil microbial communities and nutrient cycling. His work employs advanced techniques like microdialysis to measure nutrient fluxes in soils under various conditions, including soil warming scenarios and different land management practices. He investigates how agricultural practices such as cover cropping affect microbial carbon use efficiency and soil carbon sequestration across European pedoclimatic gradients. His research also extends to wildlife ecology, where he applies FTIR spectroscopy to analyze bird foraging behavior and food selection.

His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on climate change impacts on soil processes, with multiple studies examining long-term soil warming effects on microbial phosphorus utilization, carbon cycling, and nutrient dynamics. He has also published extensively on the technical aspects of microdialysis in soil science, particularly its applicability in dry soil conditions and how soil water content affects measurement accuracy.

Dr. Inselsbacher actively supervises doctoral and master's students working on topics related to soil warming effects, wild ungulate impacts on forest soils, organic farming fertilization effects, and root exudate influences on silicon availability. His research has secured funding from diverse sources including the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), European Commission, and industry partners, demonstrating the interdisciplinary relevance and practical applications of his work.