Ursula Witte

Professor Ursula Witte is a Chair in Zoology at the University of Aberdeen, affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences and Department of Zoology. Her research focuses on benthic ecosystem functioning, climate change impacts, and hydrocarbon degradation in marine environments. She leads projects on Arctic and Antarctic benthic ecosystems, deep-sea microbiology, and oil spill preparedness in Scottish waters.

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Her research interests include the study of benthic-pelagic coupling, deep-sea sediment processes, and the effects of anthropogenic activities on marine ecosystems. She has secured significant funding from NERC, EU, and industry partners for projects like ARCDEEP and MAC-EXP.

Recent articles highlight her work on Arctic benthic communities, microplastic transport modeling, and microbial responses to hydrocarbon spills. Key grants include studies on Antarctic benthic food webs and deep-sea ecosystem resilience.

Professor Witte advises on grants totaling over £2 million and collaborates on initiatives such as the PharmaSea project. She teaches courses like Marine Benthic Ecology and coordinates the SX1015 oceans course. Her lab focuses on developing technologies like pressurized coring systems for deep-sea research.