Klaus Steenberg Larsen

Klaus Steenberg Larsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management within the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. His research investigates terrestrial ecosystem processes with emphasis on carbon-nitrogen interactions and greenhouse gas dynamics under climate change scenarios.

Academic Background:

• PhD in Biology from University of Copenhagen (2006) focusing on "Carbon and Nitrogen dynamics of Temperate and Subarctic Heath Ecosystems with Emphasis on cold-season processes"

Research Expertise: Dr. Larsen's work centers on biogeochemical cycling, employing advanced measurement techniques to quantify ecosystem-atmosphere greenhouse gas exchanges (CO₂, N₂O, CH₄). His research spans modeling photosynthesis/respiration dynamics, climate feedback mechanisms, and multi-scale carbon-nitrogen interactions across natural and managed ecosystems.

Current Research Directions: Recent publications demonstrate methodological innovations in emission monitoring (automated chambers in rice paddies/cropping systems) and evaluation of nature-based climate solutions. Key themes include rewetting impacts on peatland methane, rewilding effects on soil carbon, forest carbon dynamics post-harvest, and infrastructure development for long-term ecosystem observation.

Academic Leadership: As coordinator of AnaEE Denmark and co-developer of LTER-DK/SITES Denmark research infrastructures, Larsen enables national ecosystem monitoring. He teaches Ecosystem Ecology and directs the PhD course "Advanced Measurements and Analyses of Greenhouse Gas Fluxes" (AMAGS), training next-generation environmental scientists in cutting-edge flux methodologies.