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Stefanie Nolte is an Honorary Lecturer in Marine Ecosystem Services at the University of East Anglia's School of Environmental Sciences, with affiliations to the Centre for Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences and the Collaborative Centre for Sustainable Use of the Seas. Her research focuses on global change impacts on coastal wetlands, emphasizing biodiversity, ecosystem functions, and carbon sequestration. She holds a PhD in Ecology from the University of Groningen (2014) and an MSc in Biology from Leibniz University Hannover (2008). Prior to her current role, she conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Hamburg (2014–2019) and University of Groningen (2013–2014). Nolte has led projects such as 'Can we restore Blue Carbon?' and 'Assessing the effect of drought on coastal erosion of UK salt marshes,' funded by institutions like CEFAS and the Royal Society. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and life below water. She actively collaborates internationally, including visits to Fudan University Shanghai and University of Antwerp.
Education:
- Doctor of Science, University of Groningen (2009–2013)
- MSc in Biology, Leibniz University Hannover (2002–2008)
Research Interests: Coastal ecology, salt marsh dynamics, carbon sequestration, and ecosystem resilience under climate change. Her studies explore how human activities and environmental changes affect coastal wetlands' capacity to protect coastlines and store carbon. Recent work includes molecular tools for assessing restored salt marshes and the role of vegetation in sediment deposition.
Key Projects:
- Blue Carbon restoration using molecular tools (2022–2026)
- Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning (Horizon Europe, 2022–2026)
- UEA-CEFAS Lectureship in Marine Ecosystem Services (2018–2028)
Awards & Grants: Royal Society funding for coastal erosion research (2023–2024), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council grants for carbonate chemistry equipment (2023–2024).
Professional Activities: Participated in workshops on salt marsh carbon codes, UK coastal erosion forums, and international conferences like ECSA. She contributes to interdisciplinary teams addressing coastal sustainability challenges.
