Felix Ortmeyer

Felix Ortmeyer is a researcher at the Institute of Geography and Geology, University of Greifswald, specializing in hydrogeochemistry and hydrogeology. He leads the hydrogeochemical laboratory and focuses on nitrate pollution in groundwater, denitrification processes, and climate change impacts.

• PhD in Geosciences from Ruhr University Bochum (2021)
• Master's in Geosciences (Applied Geology specialization) from Ruhr University Bochum (2017)
• Bachelor's in Geosciences (Hydrogeology focus) from University of Münster (2015)

His research addresses nitrate degradation mechanisms, trace element mobilization, and groundwater quality under climate change. He employs experimental and modeling approaches to study denitrification induced by organic substances, clogging risks in water wells, and vadose zone interactions.

Recent publications highlight his work on temperature effects on denitrification, comparative analyses of EU groundwater policies, and trace element dynamics in aquifers. His studies integrate hydrogeochemical modeling and field data to forecast pollution trends.

• Postdoc fellowship at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (2022)

Ortmeyer actively collaborates in the Working Group Nitrate Degradation in Groundwater (FH-DGGV) and contributes to groundwater monitoring frameworks. He applies interdisciplinary methods linking microbiology, geochemistry, and environmental engineering.