Klaus-Uwe Richter

Klaus-Uwe Richter is a Bioengineer at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), specializing in mass spectrometry instrumentation and method development. He focuses on advancing technologies for marine research, including membrane inlet mass-spectrometric (MIMS) gas exchange measurements for phytoplankton and ICP-MS techniques for stable isotopes and element ratios. His work involves maintaining and developing instrumentation in the Marine Biogeochemistry section and the AWI ICP-MS facility. Research interests emphasize femtosecond laser ablation ICP-MS method development and proxy-based environmental analysis.

Responsibilities include instrumentation support across AWI’s labs, ensuring cutting-edge tools for biogeochemical studies. No specific scientific awards or grants are noted, though his contributions to methodological advancements are central to his role. He is affiliated with the Department of Marine Biogeochemistry at AWI’s Bremerhaven site.