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Sebastian Sobek is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Genetics at Uppsala University, Sweden, where he specializes in limnology and biogeochemical cycling in inland waters. His research investigates carbon dynamics, greenhouse gas emissions, and sediment processes in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs under environmental change.
Research Interests: His work focuses on carbon sequestration, methane and CO₂ emissions from aquatic systems, organic matter degradation in sediments, and the role of inland waters in the global carbon cycle. He integrates field observations, laboratory experiments, and modeling to understand ecosystem-scale processes.
The recent publications highlight a strong trend in tropical and boreal aquatic systems, with emphasis on reservoir emissions, methane dynamics, and global-scale carbon flux predictions. Key themes include drawdown zone emissions, sediment methane production, and the impacts of climate warming on lake biogeochemistry.
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Advising and Grants: He supervises several PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. He leads multiple funded projects including CLIMIPHY (FORMAS, 1.6 M€) and PredPeat (FORMAS, 1.6 M€), as well as projects funded by the Swedish Research Council (VR), Lamm Foundation, and Swedish Energy Agency, focusing on ecosystem restoration and climate impacts.
Labs and Teams: His research group includes PhD students Simone Moras, Anna Bottone, Esra Reichert, Sahra Gibson, and Khadija Aziz, and postdoc Ana Ayala. The team conducts interdisciplinary research on carbon cycling, dam removal, peatland rewetting, and nature-based climate solutions.
