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Dr. Marijn Van de Broek is a Lecturer at ETH Zurich's Department of Environmental Systems Science, where he researches human-Earth system interactions focusing on soil biogeochemistry and anthropogenic impacts. His work investigates how agricultural practices and climate change influence soil microbiomes and nutrient cycling, using numerical models to simulate carbon and nitrogen dynamics across diverse ecosystems from tropical mangroves to arctic environments.
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Science (Geography) from KU Leuven (2014-2018)
- MSc in Geography from KU Leuven (2010-2012)
- BSc in Geography from KU Leuven (2007-2010)
Dr. Van de Broek's research examines soil biogeochemical processes through the lens of climate change adaptation, with particular focus on:
- Microbial mediation of carbon stabilization
- Agricultural management impacts on soil health
- Reforestation effects on nutrient cycling
- Modeling soil organic matter dynamics
His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on soil carbon dynamics across climate zones, developing novel modeling frameworks to quantify carbon sequestration potential in agricultural systems and vulnerable ecosystems like tidal marshes and arctic tundra. This research advances predictive capabilities for climate change mitigation strategies.
As principal investigator of an SNSF-funded Ambizione project in the Sustainable Agroecosystems group, he leads research on nutrient management impacts on soil microbiomes, collaborating on international projects examining carbon cycling in diverse biomes.
