Kasper Reitzel

Kasper Reitzel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Southern Denmark. His research focuses on freshwater and marine ecosystems, particularly phosphorus cycling, lake restoration, and sustainable management of aquatic environments. He is affiliated with the Gyldensteen ECO-lab and has contributed to projects involving sediment analysis, chemical lake restoration, and citizen science initiatives.

Dr. Reitzel's work emphasizes innovative solutions for eutrophication control, including phosphorus recovery from wastewater and dredged sediments, and the use of advanced materials like Phoslock and biochar. He has led studies on lake stratification, greenhouse gas emissions, and the ecological impacts of fish population management in Danish lakes.

His research integrates field experiments, geochemical analysis (e.g., NMR spectroscopy, PXRD), and modeling to address global challenges like climate change and resource scarcity. Key contributions include evaluating methods for sediment capping, flocculation technologies, and the long-term efficacy of geoengineering approaches in lake ecosystems.