Sabine Lenz

Sabine Lenz is a researcher at the Institute of Waste Management and Circularity within the Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). Her work focuses on waste management, plastic pollution, and circular economy solutions, with particular emphasis on river systems, especially the Danube River Basin.

Her research interests span waste management systems, plastic pollution monitoring, microplastic analysis, landfill management, and circular economy approaches. Dr. Lenz has developed expertise in analytical methods including FTIR spectroscopy for monitoring waste sites and assessing plastic pollution. Her work bridges environmental science with practical engineering solutions for sustainable waste management.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on plastic pollution in river systems, particularly the Danube River Basin. Her research examines both macro and microplastic pollution sources, transport mechanisms, and monitoring methodologies. She has also contributed to research on biodegradable plastics, landfill leachate analysis, and material flow assessments for waste management systems.

Dr. Lenz has supervised multiple Master's theses, including research on microplastic quality control in river samples and FTIR monitoring of biodegradable plastics. Her work is supported by numerous research projects, many of which are EU-funded initiatives focused on plastic pollution reduction and circular economy development.

Her research is conducted within the Institute of Waste Management and Circularity, which is part of BOKU's Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure. This institute focuses on sustainable approaches to waste management and circular economy solutions, aligning with Dr. Lenz's research focus on plastic pollution and sustainable waste management practices.