Ingo Schöning

Dr. Ingo Schöning is a Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry in Jena, Germany, within the Department of Biogeochemical Processes. He leads the Soil Biogeochemistry research group and has held positions since 2006 in projects like the Biodiversity-Exploratories and CarboEurope. His work focuses on interactions between land use, biodiversity, and soil processes, with a strong emphasis on carbon and nutrient dynamics in soils and mechanisms of soil organic matter stabilization.

Education includes a PhD in Soil Science from TU Munich (2005) and a Diploma in Geoecology from the University of Potsdam (2000). His research explores spatial patterns of soil carbon storage, mineral-associated organic matter formation, and the impacts of management practices on soil biogeochemistry.

Key research themes include understanding how land use, biodiversity, and management intensity affect soil processes and ecosystem multifunctionality, particularly in grasslands and forests. Collaborations with institutions like Friedrich-Schiller-University highlight interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges.

His lab’s work bridges biogeochemical processes with ecological dynamics, aiming to inform sustainable land management practices. No awards or grants are explicitly mentioned, but his extensive publication record demonstrates significant contributions to soil science and ecology.