Sara Hallin

Sara Hallin is a Professor at the Department of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Uppsala. She leads the Soil Microbiology Group, focusing on microbial communities in terrestrial environments, particularly nitrogen cycling and its implications for agriculture and environmental sustainability. Her work bridges fundamental research and applied challenges like greenhouse gas emissions and nutrient management.

Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Soil Biology and Biogeochemistry (MSc) and Molecular and Microbial Ecology (BSc), emphasizing sustainable plant production and soil health. Current research projects include the KAW Scholar-funded study on nitrogen-transforming networks and the MaLaGa initiative optimizing N2O-reducing biocatalysts.

Research interests span microbial ecology, biogeochemical cycles, and agroecosystems, with contributions to understanding nitrogen retention, denitrification, and soil multifunctionality. Recent publications highlight advancements in nitrate-ammonifying bacteria, fungal denitrifiers, and soil acidification impacts on N2O emissions.

• Scientific Awards: Not explicitly listed in the provided text.
• Advising: Supervises PhD students including Laura Müller, Eva Kubove, and others in the Soil Microbiology Group.
• Labs/Teams: Active in the Soil Microbiology Group and collaborates with institutions like Umeå University and Aarhus University on Arctic ecosystems and environmental engineering projects.