Pamela Alessandra Baur

Pamela Alessandra Baur is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy, Department of Geography and Regional Research. Her work focuses on environmental science, wetland ecology, and greenhouse gas dynamics.

• Education: B.Sc., M.Sc.

Research Interests

Baur's research spans:

• Methane emissions and carbon cycling in wetlands
• Impact of drought on reed belt ecosystems
• Biodiversity conservation in Austrian mires
• Remote sensing applications for vegetation and gas flux monitoring
• Long-term ecological resilience to environmental stress

Scientific Contributions

Her recent work explores methane emission pathways at Lake Neusiedl, Asgard archaea dynamics in saline sediments, and multi-decadal responses of peatlands to climate change. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining field measurements, isotopic analysis, and spatial modeling.

Awards

• 2nd place at Photo Competition 'My research in one picture' (2022)

Projects & Activities

Active in the project 'Erhaltung und Wiederherstellung der Biodiversität in Mooren Österreichs' (2022-2026). Regularly presents at LTER Austria conferences and contributes to media outreach on wetland research.