Rainer Schulin

Prof. Rainer Schulin is a Full Professor of Soil Protection at ETH Zurich since 1990, leading the Soil Protection Group within the Institute of Terrestrial Ecology. His research focuses on soil degradation caused by heavy metals and mechanical compaction, emphasizing remediation strategies and phytoremediation. He holds a PhD in Zoology from the University of Zurich and conducted postdoctoral work in Soil Physics at ETH Zurich. His work bridges environmental engineering, soil chemistry, and plant biology, with applications in contaminated land management and sustainable agricultural practices.

Education:

• PhD in Zoology (Dr. Phil. II), University of Zurich, 1981
• Postgraduate studies in Forest Sciences, ETH Zurich

Research interests include heavy metal immobilization, biochar applications, soil-plant interactions, and phytoremediation. His studies often address practical solutions for contaminated soils, such as optimizing soil amendments and understanding metal toxicity mitigation. Recent work explores the role of plant species like lupin and maize in nutrient uptake under heterogeneous soil conditions.

Labs/Teams: Head of the Soil Protection Group at ETH Zurich, collaborating with international institutions on soil science and environmental projects.