Lubos Polerecky

Dr. Lubos Polerecky is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Utrecht University's Faculty of Geosciences, specializing in NanoSIMS analysis since March 2013. His research focuses on aquatic biogeochemistry and microbiology, particularly the regulation of microbial function by environmental factors and mass transfer phenomena.

His primary research interests include benthic primary productivity (photosynthetic and chemosynthetic), bioirrigation effects on sediment biogeochemistry, and method development with emphasis on high spatial resolution analytical methods including microsensors and imaging. His work spans multiple scales from single-cell analyses to ecosystem-level biogeochemical processes.

Dr. Polerecky's recent publications demonstrate extensive work on cable bacteria, sulfur cycling, biomineralization processes, and advanced imaging techniques. His research integrates field observations, laboratory experiments, and mathematical modeling to understand complex biogeochemical systems, with particular expertise in applying NanoSIMS technology to environmental microbiology questions.

• BIOMARIS Forschungspreis zur Förderung der Meereswissenschaften im Land Bremen (2010)
• Marie-Curie scholarship, University of Paris-South, Orsay, France (2001)
• PhD scholarship, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland (1998-2002)

Dr. Polerecky has developed strong collaborations across multiple disciplines, working with researchers in marine microbiology, geochemistry, and environmental engineering. His laboratory at Utrecht University maintains specialized equipment for microsensor measurements and NanoSIMS analysis, supporting research on microbial processes in sediments and aquatic systems.