Sabine Kasten

Sabine Kasten is a Professor and Head of the Marine Geochemistry Section at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI). She leads research on biogeochemical processes in marine sediments, focusing on carbon sequestration, diagenesis, and climate interactions. Her work integrates field expeditions, laboratory experiments, and modeling to address global environmental challenges.

• Roles: Section Head, Scientific Council Member, and Deputy Speaker of Topic 4 at AWI.
• Research Themes: Sediment dynamics, iron cycling, and paleoceanographic proxies.
• Key Projects: Investigating carbon storage impacts of bottom trawling, Antarctic glacial history, and geochemical processes in subseafloor sediments.

Her research highlights include groundbreaking studies on the role of iron in organic matter preservation and the environmental implications of deep-sea mining. She actively collaborates on international initiatives such as EU-PolarNet, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to marine science.

Publications reflect her expertise in sediment geochemistry, with a focus on climate-relevant processes like carbon burial and trace element cycling. Her work bridges fundamental science with societal challenges, such as mitigating human impacts on marine ecosystems.