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Florian Scholzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biogeochemistry
• Marine Geochemistry
• Paleoceanography
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Florian Scholz is a Professor of Geology and Biogeochemistry at the University of Hamburg , affiliated with the Institute of Geology within the Department of Earth System Sciences . He joined the university in 2024, following leadership of an Emmy-Noether research group at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel. His academic training includes a doctorate (summa cum laude) and habilitation from Kiel University, and a Marie Curie postdoctoral fellowship at Oregon State University. Ph.D., Geomar Helmholtz-Zentrum & University of Kiel (2010) Habilitation, University of Kiel (2019) Diploma in Geoecology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology & University of Bordeaux (2007) His research lies at the intersection of marine geochemistry , biogeochemistry , and paleoceanography , with a focus on sediment-water interactions , early diagenesis , and the impact of environmental change on biogeochemical cycles . He investigates trace metal cycling (e.g., Fe, Mo, W, Ni), redox processes, and authigenic mineral formation in marine sediments, using field data, laboratory analyses, and geochemical modeling. His recent publications (2024–2025) reveal a strong trend in paleo-redox proxy development (Mo, W, Ni isotopes), trace metal flux quantification in oxygen minimum zones, carbon cycle impacts of sediment disturbance, and ocean-based carbon dioxide removal via seafloor alkalinity enhancement. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals such as Earth and Planetary Science Letters , Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta , and Communications Earth & Environment . Emmy-Noether-Gruppenleiter, GEOMAR (2016–2023) Marie Curie Fellow, Oregon State University & GEOMAR (2012–2015) Postdoctoral Researcher, SFB 574 & 754 (2010–2012) Prof. Scholz teaches courses including Marine Biogeochemistry , Environmental Geochemistry , and Field Geology at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He leads an active research group focused on marine sediment geochemistry and collaborates widely across international oceanographic projects. His work contributes significantly to understanding past and present ocean chemistry and developing strategies for climate change mitigation.

Eileen Eckmeierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Soil Geography
• Geoarchaeology
• Human-Environment Interactions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Eileen Eckmeier serves as Director of the Institute for Ecosystem Research at Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel and holds a W3 Professorship in Geoarchaeology and Environmental Risks. She concurrently acts as Co-spokesperson of the ROOTS Cluster of Excellence (since October 2023), Spokesperson of the ROOTS subcluster "Socio-Environmental Hazards," Vice President of DEUQUA (German Quaternary Association), and Board member of multiple academic organizations including the Soil and Archaeology Working Group of the German Soil Science Society. Her educational background includes a Dr. sc. nat. from the University of Zurich (2007) with award from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences for her dissertation "Detecting prehistoric fire-based farming using biogeochemical markers," and a Diploma in Geography from the University of Cologne (2002) with minors in Soil Science, Prehistory and Early History, and History. Eckmeier's research centers on soil geography and geoarchaeology , particularly human-environment relationships during the Holocene where soils serve as both resources and archives of human activity. Her work investigates changes in soil properties due to land use and climate change across spatial and temporal scales, with geographical focus spanning European and Asian loess/steppe landscapes (Central Europe, Middle East, Mongolia), North Frisian Islands, the Alps, and African savannahs. She employs interdisciplinary approaches combining soil science, archaeology, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals strong emphasis on paleoenvironmental reconstruction through soil archives , with significant contributions to understanding prehistoric agriculture, loess-paleosol sequences, and human impacts on landscapes. Key thematic clusters include Neolithic fertilization practices, ridge and furrow cultivation systems, wildfire impacts on soils, and tectonic-landscape-human interactions in critical regions like the Kenya Rift and European loess belts. Award from Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Zurich As Director of the Institute for Ecosystem Research and Co-spokesperson of the ROOTS Cluster of Excellence, Eckmeier leads major research initiatives examining societal, environmental, and cultural change. Her leadership extends to the Scientific Advisory Board of the Stone Age Park Dithmarschen and multiple institutional boards focused on Quaternary research and soil-archaeology integration. Current projects investigate socio-environmental hazards through the ROOTS framework while maintaining active fieldwork in diverse global landscapes from European loess regions to African savannahs. Eckmeier directs research teams within the Institute for Ecosystem Research's Geoarchaeology and Environmental Risks group, coordinating work across multiple specialized units including Geobotany, Environmental History and Archives, Applied Ecology and Paleoecology, and Technical Platform teams. Her ROOTS Cluster leadership integrates these efforts into a comprehensive framework examining human responses to environmental change over millennia.

Maren Vossمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Nitrogen Cycle
• Biogeochemistry
• Oceanography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Maren Voss is a leading marine biogeochemist at the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW), where she leads the Marine Nitrogen Cycle working group. With over two decades of research experience, she has established herself as a world expert on nitrogen cycling in marine environments, particularly in the Baltic Sea, South China Sea, and Amazon River plume region. Her work has been recognized with the prestigious 2022 Björn Carlson Baltic Sea Prize for groundbreaking research on marine nitrogen processes. Dr. Voss's research interests focus on the marine nitrogen cycle, biogeochemistry, and eutrophication processes, with particular expertise in stable isotope analysis. Her work examines nitrogen fixation, nitrification, and nutrient cycling across diverse marine environments. She has pioneered research on how coastal peatlands influence nutrient cycling in the Baltic Sea and has conducted extensive studies on nitrogen dynamics in river plumes, particularly the Amazon River plume in the Western Tropical North Atlantic. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on climate change impacts on nitrogen cycling, with particular attention to coastal peatland rewetting, Amazon River plume dynamics, and microbial nitrogen processes. Her research integrates field observations, laboratory experiments, and modeling approaches to understand how nitrogen cycling responds to environmental changes. 2022 Björn Carlson Baltic Sea Prize for research on marine nitrogen in the Baltic Sea Professor Voss has supervised numerous doctoral, master's, and bachelor's students throughout her career. Her research has been supported by major funding agencies including the German Research Foundation (DFG), the European Union, and the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). Current projects include Peatland Climate Protection, MnION, BALTICMAGX, SEA-Quester, and CofiEs, reflecting her continued leadership in marine biogeochemistry research. She leads the Marine Nitrogen Cycle working group at IOW, which employs advanced techniques including NanoSIMS for cellular-level biogeochemical analysis. Her team collaborates extensively with international partners across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, particularly on projects related to river plume dynamics and coastal biogeochemistry.

• Hydrogeology
• Environmental Geosciences
• Subsurface Hydrology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Olaf A. Cirpka is a Full Professor of Hydrogeology at the University of Tübingen, Germany, within the Faculty of Science's Department of Geosciences. He holds a Diploma in Geoecology (University of Karlsruhe, 1992) and a Doctor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (University of Stuttgart, 1997). His career includes postdoctoral research at Stanford University (1998–2000), adjunct roles there until 2009, and leadership roles such as Head of the Emmy-Noether Junior Research Group (2000–2004) and Subsurface Hydrology Workgroup at Eawag (2004–2008). He is a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (2015) and served as Spokesperson for the Research Training Group 1829 (2012–2021). Research Interests: His work focuses on subsurface hydrology, reactive transport modeling, biogeochemical processes in aquifers, and climate impacts on groundwater systems. He integrates numerical modeling, field experiments, and geophysical methods to address challenges in contaminant fate, hyporheic zone dynamics, and sustainable groundwater management. Articles Trends: Recent publications emphasize innovative methods for quantifying subsurface processes (e.g., VTraFlux, electrical conductivity tracers), climate-driven groundwater changes, and microbial-driven biogeochemical reactions. His work bridges experimental hydrology with computational tools to advance understanding of complex environmental systems. Awards & Grants: AGU Fellowship (2015) highlights his scientific contributions. He has led numerous research initiatives, including the Advect As project on arsenic dynamics and the Research Training Group on integrated hydrosystem modeling. Grants and collaborations span interdisciplinary environmental research. Labs & Teams: Directs the Hydrogeology group at Tübingen and collaborates with international institutions like Stanford, ETH Zürich, and Eawag. His research integrates field campaigns, lab experiments, and numerical simulations to address real-world hydrogeological challenges.

• Geochemistry
• Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry
• Marine Geology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael E. Böttcher is a distinguished Professor of Marine Geochemistry currently affiliated with the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research (IOW) in Warnemünde, Germany, where he serves as Head of the Department of Marine Geology. He is also an Associate Member of the Mathematics and Natural Sciences Faculty at the University of Rostock and previously held a position as University Professor for Marine Geochemistry at EMA University of Greifswald (2008-2010). Böttcher is actively involved in editorial work as (co) Editor-in-Chief of Chemical Geology and serves on several editorial boards including Isotopes in Environmental and Health Studies and the Geomicrobiology Journal. His educational background includes a Dr.rer.nat. from Georg-August University of Göttingen (1993), a Diploma from the same institution (1989), and a Pre-Diploma from the University of Hamburg (1986). He completed his Habilitation in Geochemistry at Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg in 2003. Professor Böttcher's research focuses on Geochemistry and Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry, with particular expertise in marine systems. His work spans multiple disciplines including: Submarine groundwater discharge and coastal aquifer processes Stable isotope applications in environmental studies Baltic Sea biogeochemistry and sediment processes Mineral-water interactions and authigenic mineral formation Coastal peatland dynamics and carbon cycling Trace metal cycling in marine environments His recent publication record demonstrates a strong focus on interdisciplinary coastal research, particularly examining the interface between terrestrial and marine systems. Böttcher has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of submarine groundwater discharge processes, using multi-isotope approaches to trace water and element pathways. His work increasingly integrates field observations with laboratory experiments and modeling approaches to address complex biogeochemical questions in coastal zones. A significant portion of his recent research examines the Baltic Sea system, with particular attention to the impacts of environmental change on coastal biogeochemical cycles. Professor Böttcher leads the Geochemistry and Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry working group at IOW and has been principal investigator on several major research projects including BALTIC TRANSCOAST (DFG, 2016-2020), SECOS (BMBF, 2013-2016), EXCALIBOR (DFG, 2014-2016), and BIOACID-II (BMBF, 2012-2015). These projects have focused on coastal biogeochemical processes, submarine groundwater discharge, and the impacts of environmental change on marine systems.

• Marine Microbiology
• Bacterial Community Ecology
• Microbiome-Host Interactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel Pönisch is a researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde . His work focuses on microbial ecology in marine systems, particularly bacterial community dynamics along salinity gradients in the Baltic Sea. Investigates transitions between marine and limnic bacterial communities Examines microbiome-host interactions in invertebrates Contributes to understanding Vibrio vulnificus proliferation mechanisms Recent publications analyze: Vibrio control through eutrophication management Salinity impacts on snail gut microbiomes Microbial patterns in Baltic Sea aerobiology Long-term Vibrio epidemiology (1994-2021) Collaborates with institutions including Estonian University of Life Sciences and Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology.

Gregor Rehderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Biogeochemistry
• Chemical Oceanography
• Greenhouse Gases
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Gregor Rehder is Professor of Marine Chemistry and Deputy Head of the Marine Chemistry Section at the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW), an institute affiliated with the University of Rostock. Since 2006, he has led the Biogeochemistry of Environmentally Relevant Gases Working Group, focusing on greenhouse gas dynamics in marine systems. His work spans Research Priority 1 and 2 of the IOW program, emphasizing Baltic Sea biogeochemistry. Rehder holds a Diploma (1993) from the University of Bayreuth and a Ph.D. (1996) from the University of Kiel. His career includes positions at GEOMAR Kiel and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Research interests center on marine greenhouse gases (CH₄, N₂O, CO₂), carbon cycling, and ocean acidification. He develops advanced sensors for gas monitoring and studies land-sea interactions affecting coastal biogeochemistry. Recent work explores methane leakage impacts, carbon dioxide removal technologies, and Baltic Sea acidification. Publications (2018-2025) show strong emphasis on: Baltic Sea greenhouse gas fluxes and carbon dynamics Coastal peatland rewetting effects Ocean alkalinity enhancement strategies Nord Stream methane leak impacts In-situ sensor development for marine gases He actively advises doctoral students, with 10+ completed PhD supervisions on topics like methane fluxes, ocean acidification, and trace gas liberation. Current projects include: RINGO (ICOS readiness for global observations) BONUS INTEGRAL (Baltic carbon/gas monitoring) EVAR (Benguela Upwelling System under climate change) Baltic Transcoast (land-sea matter flows) Rehder coordinates equipment on the VOS Finnmaid research vessel (ICOS infrastructure) and collaborates in international networks including ICOS-Oceans and the American Geophysical Union.

Lars Kutzbachمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Science
• Soil Science
• Biogeochemistry
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Lars Kutzbach is a Professor of 'Soils in the Climate System' at the University of Hamburg's Institute of Soil Science. He leads research on Arctic permafrost dynamics, carbon cycling, and climate feedback mechanisms. His work integrates field observations, modeling, and interdisciplinary collaborations within clusters like CLICCS (Cluster of Excellence on Climate, Climatic Change, and Society). He holds leadership roles in the Centrum für Erdsystemforschung und Nachhaltigkeit (CEN) and coordinates projects such as the BMBF-funded 'MOMENT' initiative studying permafrost methane emissions. Key research focuses include: Permafrost thaw impacts on carbon and methane budgets Climate-soil-vegetation interactions in Arctic and coastal ecosystems Hydrological and biogeochemical processes at Earth system interfaces Teaching responsibilities include courses on global biogeochemical cycles, soil-atmosphere coupling, and permafrost landscapes. He co-leads CLICCS Research Topics A1 (Arctic Carbon Dynamics) and chairs the 'Soil Gases' working group of the German Soil Science Society.

• Hydrogeology
• Ecohydrology
• Biogeochemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jörg Lewandowski is a Privatdozent (Private Lecturer) at the Geographical Institute of Humboldt University Berlin and a full-time scientist and working group leader in the Department of Ecohydrology and Biogeochemistry at the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) in Berlin. He has been affiliated with IGB since 2006 and with Humboldt University since 2015, where he leads research on groundwater-surface water interactions and related biogeochemical processes. Dr. Lewandowski's research focuses on hydrodynamic transport and biogeochemical turnover processes at critical aquatic interfaces. His primary research areas include groundwater-river interactions in hyporheic zones and floodplain aquifers, groundwater-lake interactions, retention and transformation of organic trace substances in hyporheic zones, effects of bioturbation on transport processes in lake sediments, phosphorus retention in limnic sediments, and lake restoration techniques. His work combines field measurements, laboratory experiments, and modeling approaches to understand these complex ecohydrological systems. Analysis of Dr. Lewandowski's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on advanced methodological approaches for studying groundwater-surface water interactions. His research increasingly employs electrical conductivity as a tracer, develops sophisticated modeling tools for hyporheic exchange, and investigates the impacts of dynamic flow conditions on biogeochemical processes. Recent work also examines the role of biological activity in enhancing ecohydrological interface functions and develops standardized methods for characterizing groundwater-lake interactions. Dr. Lewandowski leads or has led several significant research projects including the long-term 'Hyporheic Zone' project (2006-2029), 'Groundwater – the disregarded component in lake water and nutrient budgets' (2010-2028), 'HypoTRAIN' (2015-2018), and the current 'Dynamic hyporheic zone' project (2023-2026). His work has been supported by various funding agencies including DFG (German Research Foundation) and has contributed to practical applications in water management and lake restoration. His laboratory and research group at IGB specialize in advanced techniques for studying groundwater-surface water interfaces, including distributed temperature sensing, electrical conductivity monitoring, novel sampling approaches for pore water, and development of integrated modeling frameworks. The group collaborates extensively with national and international partners across multiple disciplines to advance understanding of critical zone processes in freshwater systems.

• Marine Geology
• Paleontology
• Cold-water Coral Ecosystems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor André Freiwald is a distinguished marine geologist and paleontologist at Senckenberg am Meer's Department of Marine Research in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. His work focuses on cold-water coral ecosystems, carbonate systems, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction across geological timescales. Dr. Freiwald's research spans Marine Geology, Paleontology, and Paleoceanography with specific expertise in cold-water coral mound formation, biodegradation processes in marine environments, and responses of benthic organisms to environmental changes. His interdisciplinary approach integrates sedimentological, geochemical, and paleontological methods to investigate both contemporary and ancient marine systems, from the Silurian period to recent Plio-Pleistocene changes. His current research portfolio includes leadership in "Marine forests of animals, plants and algae: Nature-based tools for protecting and restoring biodiversity" and participation in the Cluster of Excellence "The Ocean Floor – Unexplored Interface of the Earth." These projects reflect his commitment to understanding marine geological processes while addressing contemporary challenges in biodiversity conservation and climate change impacts. Dr. Freiwald has directed numerous significant research initiatives including investigations of Devonian Old Red sediments on Svalbard, climate proxy extraction from Mesozoic sequences, and deep-water ecosystems in the Mediterranean. His work on carbonate mound genesis incorporates data from international ocean drilling programs, demonstrating his collaborative approach to marine geological research.

Zvi Steinerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Biogeochemistry
• Chemical Oceanography
• Transition Metals
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Zvi Steiner is a Senior Scientist at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, specializing in marine biogeochemistry with a focus on major element cycling, transition metal concentrations, and sediment-water interactions. His research employs field studies and geochemical analyses to understand oceanic processes across diverse marine environments. Education: PhD, Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2010-2016) Master, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (2008-2010) Bachelor, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (2003-2007) Research Focus: Dr. Steiner's investigations span biogeochemical cycling of major elements, transition metal distributions in seawater, and diagenetic processes at sediment-water interfaces. His work integrates field observations with geochemical modeling to quantify marine element fluxes and their roles in global cycles. Current projects examine authigenic mineral formation, trace element geochemistry, and impacts of natural events like volcanic eruptions on ocean chemistry. Publication Trends: Steiner's recent articles demonstrate consistent focus on marine geochemical processes across oceanic basins. Key themes include: carbonate system dynamics, trace metal cycling, mineral-water interactions, and isotopic tracers. His 2022-2025 publications show increasing emphasis on hydrothermal systems, foraminifera biogeochemistry, and climate-event impacts on ocean chemistry. Projects: EMS-FORE (2021-2026): Examining marine biogeochemical feedbacks Multiple SONNE and METEOR cruises: Field studies across Pacific and Atlantic

Olaf Dellwigمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Trace Metal Geochemistry
• Redox-Sensitive Metal Cycling
• Aquatic Ecosystems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Olaf Dellwig is a geochemist at the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research (IOW) in Rostock, Germany, within the Marine Geology section. His research focuses on trace metal behavior in aquatic systems under variable oxygen conditions, particularly redox-sensitive elements like manganese, molybdenum, uranium, and tungsten in anoxic basins (Baltic Sea, Black Sea) and coastal ecosystems. Education : PhD in Geochemistry (1996-1999) and Chemistry diploma (1989-1996) from Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg Career : Postdoc at ICBM (2000-2006), then at IOW (2006-2009), transitioning to permanent research position since 2009 Through ICP analytics and isotope geochemistry, he investigates metal cycling in water columns, sediments, and porewaters to reconstruct environmental history. His 2019 Earth-Science Reviews work established conceptual models for W-Mo redox behavior in sulfidic vs. hypoxic systems. Recent studies (2024) examine anthropogenic thallium forcing in the Baltic, submarine groundwater discharge impacts, and adverse outcome pathways in marine pollutants. Key collaborations include projects on Baltic Sea hypoxia (2023), Wadden Sea biogeochemistry (2020s), and Black Sea paleoclimatology (2018-2020). His 2024 Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta study on stable tungsten isotopes reveals surface Earth processes, while 2025 work connects rare earth element patterns to land-ocean transitions. Dellwig's interdisciplinary approach combines chemical analysis, microbial ecology, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction across diverse marine settings.

Svenja Papenmeierمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Marine Geology
• Sediment Dynamics
• Hydroacoustic Habitat Mapping
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Svenja Papenmeier is a Researcher in the Marine Geophysics Working Group at the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde . She previously worked at the Alfred Wegener Institute (2012–2019) and the Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel (2008–2012). She holds a PhD in Marine Geology from Kiel University, a Master’s in Marine Geosciences from the University of Bremen, and a Bachelor’s in Geosciences from the same institution. Research Focus: Hydroacoustic habitat mapping in the North Sea, Baltic Sea, and Siberian Arctic Development of seabed mapping standards (BSH No: 7201) Automated stone/boulder detection in acoustic datasets using neural networks Paleogeographic evolution of the Elbe River valley and Sylt Outer Reef Long-term analysis of dynamic bedforms and sediment distribution Scientific Contributions: Published 15+ peer-reviewed articles on marine sedimentology, AI applications in acoustic data, and coastal dynamics Key projects: OTC Stone (BMBF-funded), DAM CREATE , LABS , PaleoElbe , AMIN Regular presenter at international conferences (GeoHab, EGU, AGU) on topics like AI-based habitat mapping and sediment dynamics

Hagen Radtkeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Marine Biogeochemistry
• Coastal Ocean Dynamics
• Climate Change Impact on Baltic Sea
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Hagen Radtke is a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research (IOW) under the University of Rostock's Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences . His work focuses on physical and biogeochemical modeling of the Baltic Sea , with emphasis on salinity dynamics , sediment-water interactions , and element cycling in marine ecosystems. Key Research Areas: Decadal variability in Baltic Sea salinity Mechanistic sediment process modeling Element tagging methods for nutrient pathways Numerical stability in ecosystem models Code generation tools for marine simulations Model validation through "Validator" software Publication Trends demonstrate expertise in Baltic Sea climate projections , microplastics transport , and coupled atmosphere-ocean modeling . His work intersects oceanography , biogeochemistry , and environmental informatics , with significant contributions to ERGOM SED (a benthic-pelagic coupled model) and BMIP (Baltic Model Intercomparison Project). Teaching includes "Fundamentals of Marine Biology - Oceanography" in the University of Rostock's Master's program, covering physical oceanography principles. He developed open-source model validation tools and pioneered mechanistic sediment modules for marine ecosystem projections.

Helena Osterholzمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Aquatic Biogeochemistry
• Marine Chemistry
• Environmental Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Helena Osterholz is a Senior Researcher and Co-Group Lead at the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research, specializing in aquatic biogeochemistry and marine chemistry. She focuses on dissolved organic matter (DOM) dynamics in freshwater and marine systems, particularly the Baltic Sea. Her work addresses anthropogenic impacts like ship emissions and coastal pollution. She leads projects such as PlumeBaSe, studying ship plume effects, and contributes to initiatives like the Study Group on Black Carbon in the Ocean. Education: PhD (2014): Carl von Ossietzky University & Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology MSc (2010): Marine Environmental Sciences, Carl von Ossietzky University BSc (2007): Environmental Sciences, University of Bielefeld Research Interests: Organic matter composition, coastal pollution dynamics, DOM-microbe interactions, and climate-driven ecosystem changes. Her work spans molecular-scale analyses of DOM to large-scale environmental monitoring (e.g., CoastDOM database). Key Projects: PlumeBaSe: DFG-funded study on ship emission aerosols in the Baltic Sea Hydrographic-hydrochemical assessments of the Baltic Sea (2020–2023) Explorations of DOM persistence in deep groundwater systems Scientific Contributions: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles on DOM biogeochemistry, microbial interactions, and anthropogenic impacts. Notable expeditions include RV Elisabeth Mann Borgese (EMB315, EMB347) and RV Sonne (SO305/2). Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students Tassiana Serafim and Jann Müller. Manages grants from DFG and collaborative projects with the University of Rostock and Charles University Prague. Labs/Teams: Organic Trace Substances Group at the Leibniz Institute, contributing to marine analytics and data management initiatives.