Martin Pfannkuchen

Martin Pfannkuchen is a Researcher at the Center for Marine Research, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Rovinj, Croatia, focusing on marine biological systems in the Adriatic Sea region through molecular and physiological approaches.

His research expertise spans Metagenomics, Phytoplankton Physiology, and Biological Oceanography, with specialization in diatom DNA metabarcoding, marine plankton diversity assessment, and climate change impacts on microorganisms. Current projects investigate physiological acclimation mechanisms in marine diatoms and standardized biomonitoring protocols using molecular techniques.

Publication trends since 2021 reveal consistent focus on Adriatic Sea ecosystems, with dual emphasis on methodological development (e.g., diatom DNA metabarcoding standardization) and ecological applications (e.g., plankton diversity responses to environmental change). Geographic scope centers on northern and southern Adriatic coastal zones, utilizing both field sampling and laboratory experiments.

As part of the Center for Marine Research, he contributes to Croatia's marine science infrastructure through international collaborations with institutions including University of Bergen and Max Planck Institute. His work supports regional biomonitoring initiatives and climate change adaptation research in Mediterranean ecosystems.