Sofie Niggemeier

Sofie Niggemeier is a researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, affiliated with the MARUM MPG Bridge Group for Marine Glycobiology led by Dr. Jan-Hendrik Hehemann. Her work focuses on algal sugars (polysaccharides) and their role in ocean carbon storage, a critical area in marine biogeochemistry.

The Marine Glycobiology group investigates how these organic compounds influence global carbon cycles, particularly in coastal and marine ecosystems. While specific publications or awards are not publicly listed in the provided materials, her research aligns with the institute's mission to understand microbial processes in aquatic environments.

Contact: sniggeme@mpi-bremen.de