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Dr. Toprak Aslan is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Landscape Ecology, University of Münster, specializing in biosphere-atmosphere interactions. He holds an Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship and focuses on carbon exchange dynamics in forest ecosystems using eddy covariance techniques.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences (2025) from the University of Helsinki, with a dissertation on carbon exchange in managed boreal forests.
- M.Sc. in Atmospheric Sciences (2015) from Istanbul Technical University.
- B.Sc. in Meteorology (2012) from Istanbul Technical University.
Dr. Aslan's research centers on Atmospheric Sciences and Biosphere-Atmosphere Interactions, particularly the carbon cycle in boreal forests. His work integrates micrometeorology and eddy covariance to study fluxes of CO2 and water vapor, with emphasis on forest management impacts. He investigates turbulent flow within forest canopies and develops methods for accurate flux measurements.
His recent publications (2021-2025) reveal a strong focus on improving eddy covariance techniques and understanding carbon dynamics in boreal forests. Key themes include the effects of forest thinning on carbon sources, vertical flow decoupling, and high-frequency response corrections for flux measurements. His work spans atmospheric measurement techniques, forest ecology, and climate change impacts.
Scientific awards:
- Alexander von Humboldt Fellow
Dr. Aslan actively contributes to collaborative research projects such as PEAT, ACCLIM, ICOS, CERES, EMBER-SIM, COCO, and CLEANFOREST. While no formal advisees are listed, he collaborates extensively with international researchers on forest-atmosphere exchange studies.
He is part of the research group led by Prof. Dr. Mana Gharun at the University of Münster, working within the Institute of Landscape Ecology. His current projects involve field measurements and data analysis to advance understanding of ecosystem carbon fluxes under changing environmental conditions.
