Vincent Felde

Dr. Vincent Felde is a Researcher in the Department of Soil Science at Leibniz University Hannover, affiliated with the Soil Biophysics Group. He holds a PhD (summa cum laude) from Justus Liebig University Giessen and has extensive postdoctoral experience in soil science and biogeochemistry.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (2008-2010), Justus Liebig University Giessen
• Master of Science in Environmental and Resource Management (2011-2014), Justus Liebig University Giessen
• PhD in Soil Science (2017), Justus Liebig University Giessen

Research Interests: Vincent's work focuses on biological soil crusts, desertification dynamics, soil biophysics, and the structural and functional properties of microaggregates. His research employs advanced quantitative image analysis and computed tomography to study soil processes in dryland ecosystems and urban environments.

Publications Trends: His 40+ publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to soil structure, microplastic impacts, and biocrust ecology. Recent work explores 3D soil architecture, root-soil interactions, and hydrological responses to environmental stressors.

Awards & Roles:

• Reviewer for 20+ journals, including Soil Biology & Biochemistry and Frontiers in Microbiology
• Editorial roles in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution and the Handbook of Soil Science
• Principal investigator in DFG-funded projects on soil aggregate dynamics and biocrust recovery

Grants & Labs: Active in the DFG Research Unit RU2179 (MAD Soil) and EU-funded EULiST network. His lab specializes in X-ray tomography and microscale soil analysis.