Jan Schwarzbauer

Jan Schwarzbauer is an Associate Professor and Chair of Organic Biogeochemistry in Geosystems at RWTH Aachen University's Organic Geochemical Laboratory. His research focuses on understanding organic matter dynamics in geosystems, including sedimentary processes, pollutant distribution in aquatic and coastal environments, and the application of organic geochemical methods to study environmental changes. Key areas include:

• Organic matter cycling in river and marine sediments
• Impact of extreme flood events on pollutant remobilization
• Geochemical tracers for environmental pollution and climate studies
• Marine and terrestrial palaeoenvironmental reconstructions

Recent work explores the release of organic contaminants from permafrost, the role of microplastics in tropical ecosystems, and the use of compound-specific isotope analysis for diverse applications. His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to addressing environmental challenges in geosystems.