Laurie Hofmann

Laurie C. Hofmann is a marine biologist and professor at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) and the Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences, where she leads research in Applied Marine Biology. Her work focuses on macroalgae cultivation for food security and sustainable resource production, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals 14, 11, and 12. She investigates ecosystem services provided by seaweed farming, including carbon sequestration, water quality regulation, and habitat creation.

• Professor at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences
• Research leader at AWI's Marine Algae Ecology and Applications Group
• Specializes in scaling European macroalgae aquaculture

Her recent publications examine ocean acidification effects on calcifying algae, strain optimization for Ulva cultivation, and sustainable packaging solutions from seaweed. She collaborates on projects like SeaKey and CoastCarb, integrating lab experiments with field studies. Although no direct student mentoring is listed, her research engages in technology transfer for marine biotechnology applications.