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Prof. Dr. Oliver Schilling is an Assistant Professor of Hydrogeology at the University of Basel and affiliated with Eawag , the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology. He leads research on surface water-groundwater interactions using integrated surface-subsurface hydrological models (ISSHM) and novel tracer techniques including dissolved atmospheric noble gases, environmental DNA, and radioactive tracers. Research Focus : Surface-subsurface hydrology, ecohydrology, groundwater-surface water interactions, tracer hydrogeology, climate change adaptation in water systems Key Projects : Integrated Hydrological Modeling for Operational Forecasting, Sustainable Nitrogen Fertilization, Slow Water Initiatives, Cryosphere-Groundwater Connectivity in Alpine Regions Scientific Contributions include developing HGS-PDAF (modular data assimilation framework), advancing microbial transport algorithms in HydroGeoSphere, and pioneering online flow cytometry for microbial analysis in high-turbidity environments. His work addresses drinking water production via bank filtration along alluvial rivers, critical for 30% of Swiss and 50% of European drinking water supply. Scientific Leadership : Editor, Hydrogeology Journal (since 2025) Associate Editor, Frontiers in Water (since 2021) Coordinator, Swiss Water-Earth Systems (WES) PhD School (2020–2022)

• Hydrogeology
• Biogeochemistry
• Environmental Tracer Techniques
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PD Dr. Günter Hoch is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Sciences – Botany at the University of Basel , Switzerland. His research centers on the ecophysiology of trees , with a particular emphasis on carbon storage dynamics , drought stress responses , and the resilience of forest ecosystems to climate change. Research Focus: Carbon allocation and storage in trees under carbon limitation Physiological controls of non-structural carbohydrate reserves (e.g., starch, lipids) Drought-induced tree mortality and recovery mechanisms Whole-tree carbon balance and growth under environmental stress Scaling from individual tree responses to ecosystem-level processes Approach: His team integrates field observations , experimental manipulations , and biophysical modeling to understand how trees regulate carbon reserves and water relations under stress. A key goal is to identify biomarkers (e.g., starch concentrations in sapwood) that reflect the carbon status and health of trees. Recent Work: His publications span high-impact journals like Nature Reviews Earth & Environment , New Phytologist , and Global Change Biology , addressing topics such as hydraulic failure, carbon starvation, and the impacts of extreme droughts (e.g., 2018 Central European drought) on forest ecosystems. Collaborations: He contributes to large-scale networks like TreeNet , a Swiss initiative monitoring drought and growth indicators in forests, and collaborates internationally on projects linking plant ecophysiology to biogeochemical cycles. Contact: guenter.hoch@unibas.ch | Tel: +41 (0)61 207 35 14

• Tree ecophysiology
• Carbon allocation in trees
• Drought stress physiology
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Moritz Lehmann is a Professor at the Department of Environmental Sciences , University of Basel , specializing in Aquatic and Isotope Biogeochemistry . His research spans Aquatic Biogeochemistry , Stable Isotope Geochemistry , and Microbial Ecology , with a focus on lake and marine systems. Education: PhD in Environmental Geochemistry/Stable Isotope Geochemistry from ETH Zurich (2002). Professional Roles: Full Professor (2017–present), Head of Department (2019–2023), Cox Visiting Professor at Stanford University (2018). Research Trends: Recent publications highlight his work on lake sediment priming effects , oxygen isotope calibration , nitrous oxide kinetics , and methanogenesis in oxic waters . Collaborative projects with institutions like ETH Zurich and Stanford emphasize stable isotope analysis and biogeochemical modeling . Leadership & Grants: Served on the Department Board of Directors (2017–2023) and as Dean of Research (2014–2017). Led projects funded by agencies including the Federal Office for Agriculture and Zurich Basel Plant Science Centre .

• Aquatic Biogeochemistry
• Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry
• Organic Geochemistry
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Prof. Christine Alewell is a Full Professor in Environmental Geosciences at the University of Basel since 2003, affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy and Natural Sciences and the Department of Environmental Sciences. Her research focuses on soil chemistry, biogeochemical processes, and stable/radiogenic isotope applications in environmental systems. She has held visiting research positions at SUNY Syracuse (USA) and Umeå University (Sweden), supported by grants from the German Research Foundation (DFG) and DAAD. Key research areas include soil degradation, sediment source attribution, nutrient cycling in ecosystems, and the interaction between upland and wetland environments. Her work integrates field studies, isotopic analysis, and modeling to address environmental challenges such as soil erosion and climate change impacts. Awarded the prestigious 'World's 2% of Scientists' recognition (2021–2023), she has also been highlighted in Nature Communications for her global phosphorus research. Her leadership roles include chairing the Gordon Research Conference on Catchment Science (2005) and serving as vice-chair (2004). Prof. Alewell’s lab (FG Alewell) collaborates internationally on projects like the BITÖK Monitoring Program and contributions to understanding alpine and Arctic ecosystems through interdisciplinary approaches.

• Environmental Geosciences
• Soil Science
• Biogeochemistry
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Florian Breider is a Researcher and Head of the Central Environmental Laboratory (GR-CEL) at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), within the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) and the Institute of Environmental Engineering (IIE). He also serves as a Lecturer in the SSIE - Enseignement unit, contributing to environmental sciences education at EPFL. His research focuses on environmental chemistry, particularly the formation and detection of disinfection by-products such as N-nitrosamines in water systems, the role of disinfectants in promoting antibiotic resistance, and the development of advanced analytical methods using stable isotope techniques. His work integrates analytical chemistry, biogeochemistry, and water treatment engineering to address critical challenges in water safety and quality. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on N-nitrosamine formation mechanisms, chlorinated organic compounds, and isotopic tracing in environmental systems. Key themes include micelle-catalyzed nitrosation, chloroform formation from natural organic matter, and the use of UV-photolysis and chemiluminescence for total N-nitrosamine quantification. These studies are primarily published in high-impact journals such as Water Research , Environmental Science & Technology , and Analytical Chemistry . Formation mechanisms of N-nitrosamines and chlorinated organics Stable isotope analysis for environmental forensics Development of analytical tools for water contaminant detection Disinfection processes and their unintended consequences He has supervised at least one PhD student at EPFL, Margaux Océane Voumard, and is actively involved in teaching courses such as Analysis of Pollutants in the Environment and Urban Dialogues: Sustainability and Mediation . His research is supported by ongoing projects related to disinfection agents and antibiotic resistance in wastewater. He leads a research unit focused on environmental laboratory analysis and method development.

• Environmental Chemistry
• Water Quality
• Disinfection By-products
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Emmanuel Frossard is a Full Professor at the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH Zurich, Switzerland. His research focuses on nutrient efficiency in agricultural systems, particularly phosphorus, nitrogen, zinc, and cadmium dynamics across soil-fertiliser-plant interfaces and semi-natural ecosystems. He integrates advanced techniques like isotope tracing (33P, 15N), NMR spectroscopy, ICP-MS, and molecular methods in laboratory, greenhouse, and field experiments. His work emphasizes sustainable nutrient management strategies to enhance food security while preserving soil health. As President of the Swiss National Research Program on soil (NRP 68), he drives national soil research initiatives. The group also explores nutrient cycling in agroecosystems, aquaponics, and climate-impacted environments like subarctic treelines and vineyards. Recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary approach to nutrient modeling, fertilizer efficiency, trace metal dynamics, and climate adaptation in crops like winter wheat and yams. Collaborations extend to Stanford University (2013) and institutions in West Africa, the Amazon, and Europe.

• Soil Science
• Plant Nutrition
• Agronomy
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PD Dr. Federica Tamburini leads research on phosphorus biogeochemistry at ETH Zurich, developing isotopic methods to trace nutrient cycles in soil-plant systems. Her work advances sustainable agriculture through mechanistic understanding of phosphorus dynamics. Recent publications synthesize global phosphorus cycling knowledge and introduce novel tracing techniques using oxygen isotopes. Research emphasizes interactions between soil properties, microbial activity, and nutrient availability.

• Soil Phosphorus Cycling
• Stable Isotope Analysis
• Biogeochemistry
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Dr. Gregory De Souza is a Lecturer at ETH Zurich's Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, affiliated with the Institute of Geochemistry and Petrology. His research focuses on nutrient element cycles in the ocean, particularly silicon and zinc isotopes, employing mass spectrometry and computational modeling. He holds a Dr. sc. ETH (2011) and dipl. natw. ETH (2007) from ETH Zurich, alongside a B.Sc. from the University of Mumbai (2001). Research interests include marine biogeochemical cycles, stable isotope geochemistry, and the interplay between physical, biological, and chemical ocean processes. He has held roles such as Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research Fellow (2016-2018) and Senior Scientist (2022–present). Key awards include the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship. Teaching spans advanced geochemistry courses like Conceptual and Quantitative Methods in Geochemistry and Data Analysis and Visualization with Python in Earth Sciences . His recent articles (2021–2025) explore anthropogenic zinc impacts, beryllium isotope modeling, and Southern Ocean nutrient dynamics, reflecting a focus on isotopic tracers and data-driven approaches. Labs/Teams: Part of the Institute of Geochemistry and Petrology at ETH Zurich, collaborating on global ocean biogeochemical studies. Advising/grants: No explicit student advising details provided, though his research teams likely involve postdocs and PhD candidates.

• Marine Geochemistry
• Biogeochemical Cycles
• Stable Isotope Geochemistry
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Guido Lars Bruno Wiesenberg is a Researcher at the Department of Geography, Faculty of Science, University of Zurich, where he has been employed since 2014. He previously held research and teaching positions at the University of Cologne, University of Bayreuth, Applied University Weihenstephan-Triesdorf, and Université Pierre et Marie Curie. His work focuses on biogeochemical cycles in terrestrial ecosystems, particularly using molecular proxies and stable isotopes to understand environmental change across time. 1993–2000: Diplom-Geologist (MSc), University of Cologne 2000–2004: Dr. rer. nat., University of Cologne 2008–2013: Habilitation in Geoecology, University of Bayreuth 2013–2014: Habilitation in Physical Geography, University of Zurich His research centers on element and nutrient cycling in plant-soil systems, peatlands, and sedimentary archives. He specializes in lipid biomarkers (e.g., n-alkanes, lignin, pigments), branched tetraether lipids, and stable isotope techniques (δ 13 C, δ 2 H, 14 C labeling) to study carbon sources, decomposition, and paleoenvironmental conditions. He also applies modeling and field experiments to assess climate and land-use impacts. The most recent publications (2023–2025) reflect a strong trend in understanding soil carbon dynamics under climate change, particularly using biomarker and isotopic tools to trace plant-derived carbon, assess warming effects on peatlands, and reconstruct paleoenvironments. Key journals include Nature Communications , Science Advances , Global Change Biology , and Biogeosciences , indicating high-impact interdisciplinary research in biogeochemistry and climate science. Active in DFG Gepris and SNSF Data Portal projects Involved in long-term ecological experiments (e.g., 30-year fertilization, whole-soil warming) Co-supervises students and early-career researchers through collaborative publications Engaged in science communication via podcasts, soil movies, and virtual lab tours Wiesenberg leads research activities within the Physical Geography Laboratory (PhysLabs) at the University of Zurich, focusing on method development in biomarker analysis, isotopic tracing, and soil organic matter characterization. His team integrates fieldwork, lab experiments, and data synthesis to address questions of carbon cycling, ecosystem resilience, and paleoenvironmental change.

• Biogeochemistry
• Soil Organic Matter Dynamics
• Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction
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Dr. Jakob Zopfi is a Researcher at the Department of Environmental Sciences of the University of Basel, Switzerland. He is affiliated with the Aquatic and Isotope Biogeochemistry Research Group led by Prof. Moritz Lehmann. His work focuses on biogeochemical processes in aquatic systems and sedimentary environments, particularly nitrogen cycling, methane metabolism, and stable isotope analysis. Institution: University of Basel Department: Aquatic and Isotope Biogeochemistry Email: jakob.zopfi@unibas.ch His research spans multiple subfields including: Methane Cycling in coastal and freshwater ecosystems Nitrogen Fixation and denitrification processes Isotope Geochemistry as a tool for understanding environmental conditions Trace Metal Dynamics in marine sediments Priming Effects on organic matter decomposition Hydrodynamic Influences on aquatic biogeochemistry Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding: Methane emission mitigation in mangrove sediments Geochemical controls on copper mobilization Priming effects in lake sediments Nitrogen fixation coupling in hyper-eutrophic lakes Sample preservation methods for nitrous oxide analysis Hydrodynamic regulation of diazotrophy in Lake Tanganyika

• Biogeochemistry
• Environmental Science
• Aquatic Systems
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Gerald Dicen is a researcher and PhD candidate in Environmental Geosciences at the University of Basel, Switzerland, affiliated with the Department of Environmental Sciences under the Faculty of Natural Sciences. He holds an MSc in Environmental Science (Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines) and a BSc in Physics (Silliman University, Philippines). His research spans biogeochemistry, soil science, and environmental radioactivity. Current focus areas: plant-microbe interactions, radiocesium transfer in plants, carbon cycling in mangrove sediments, and heavy metal bioaccumulation in agricultural systems. Key awards: MEXT NSRA Nuclear Research Fellow (Japan Atomic Energy Agency, 2022–2023). Prior roles: Science Research Specialist at DOST-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (2018–2023), lecturer at Loyola Student Center (2013, 2017), and faculty member at Berea Arts and Sciences High School (2013–2014). His published work includes studies on soil contamination, radiation shielding, and nutrient dynamics in ecosystems, with co-authorship in peer-reviewed journals like Journal of Environmental Radioactivity and Environmental Science and Pollution Research . Gerald's research integrates interdisciplinary methods in environmental systems biology and geochemistry.

• Environmental Geosciences
• Biogeochemistry
• Soil Science
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Tomonaga Yama is a Part-Time Lecturer and Technical Specialist at the Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Basel. His work combines geochemical tracer techniques with environmental reconstruction studies, focusing on fluid dynamics in geological systems. Current affiliations: University of Basel (2022–present), Entracers GmbH (Founder & CEO since 2020) Past positions: Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag), University of Bern, ETH Zurich Research Focus: Utilizes noble gases and stable isotopes to study fluid transport mechanisms in porous media, environmental reconstruction through porewater analysis, and transient gas tracer applications for understanding Earth's physical processes. Scientific Contributions: Notable works include mantle-fluid emissions analysis in Japan's Kumano Basin, paleoenvironmental reconstruction in Lake Van, and groundwater flow regime characterization in alpine tunnels. His research spans environmental geochemistry, isotope hydrology, and fluid dynamics.

• Fluid transport in porous media
• Noble gas geochemistry
• Environmental reconstruction
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Matthias Wiggenhauser is a Lecturer at the Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH Zurich. His research focuses on biogeochemical processes controlling trace metal (e.g., Zn, Cd) dynamics in soils and plants, with emphasis on anthropogenic impacts and isotope tracing techniques. He holds a PhD in Plant Nutrition from ETH Zurich (2014-2018) and has held postdoctoral positions at ETH Zurich and the University of Grenoble-Alpes. His work integrates experimental approaches like NanoSIMS, LA-ICP-TOFMS, and stable isotope labeling to study metal mobility, plant uptake mechanisms, and agricultural contamination risks. Research Interests Wiggenhauser investigates trace metal distribution in soil microarchitecture, cadmium translocation pathways in cacao and rice, and the impact of fertilizers on metal leaching. His studies often combine isotopic analyses with spectroscopic techniques to elucidate biogeochemical processes. Recent work addresses phloem-mediated Cd transport in seedlings and Zn isotope fractionation under microbial disturbances. Key Contributions - Quantified Cd preferential hotspots in soil using nanoscale imaging. - Demonstrated phloem-based Cd reallocation in cacao trees. - Developed in vitro fossilization for plant tissue elemental quantification. - Showed Cd leaching rates are climate-dependent but minor compared to fertilizer inputs. Grants & Collaborations Funded projects include the OMAO4Wheat initiative and collaborations with institutions like CNRS (France) and University of Bern. His work bridges environmental chemistry, plant physiology, and agricultural sustainability.

• Environmental Biogeochemistry
• Trace Metal Dynamics
• Soil Science
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Dr. Kristine Haberer is a Researcher affiliated with the Professorship for Biomedical Image Computing at ETH Zürich. Her primary department is Biomedical Image Processing, though her research interests extend into environmental and plant sciences. She is based at the ETF C 116 office in Sternwartstrasse 7, Zürich. Her research focuses on ecohydrological dynamics, plant physiology, and stable isotope analysis. She has contributed to studies on vegetation-soil water feedbacks, ozone exposure effects on trees, and drought-rewetting transitions. Her work bridges environmental science and biogeochemistry, with a particular emphasis on plant functional responses to environmental stressors. Key research trends in her articles include the use of stable isotopes to trace water and nutrient dynamics in ecosystems, the impact of atmospheric pollutants (e.g., ozone) on tree physiology, and the integration of multivariate analysis for stress response patterns. She has extensively studied European beech and spruce trees under controlled exposure conditions. No scientific awards are explicitly listed. Her role at ETH involves contributing to the Biomedical Image Computing group, though her published work reflects a multidisciplinary approach to environmental and plant science research.

• Biomedical Image Processing
• Plant Physiology
• Environmental Science
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Fortunat Joos is a Professor at the University of Bern's Climate and Environmental Physics division within the Physics Institute. His research focuses on carbon cycle dynamics, biogeochemical cycles, and Earth system modeling, with particular emphasis on paleoclimate reconstructions and future climate projections. He leads investigations into greenhouse gas fluxes, isotopic tracers, and climate-carbon feedback mechanisms using hierarchical modeling approaches. His research interests span carbon dioxide and methane cycling, climate dynamics, isotopic studies of carbon and other elements, and the development of Earth system models for analyzing past and future climate change impacts. Recent work examines glacial-interglacial carbon budgets, ocean biogeochemical responses to climate change, and constraints on wetland methane emissions. Joos's publications demonstrate strong trends in paleoclimate reconstruction, climate metric development, and carbon cycle feedback quantification. His 2023-2025 articles frequently involve multi-model analyses of carbon-climate interactions, examination of climate intervention strategies, and high-resolution paleoclimate simulations using models like Bern3D and WRF. He coordinates collaborative projects including the CO₂ Impulse Response Function Intercomparison and AERA-MIP (Adaptive Emission Reduction Approach Model Intercomparison Project). As Principal Investigator, he oversees research on ocean carbon sinks, peatland-climate interactions, and terrestrial carbon-nitrogen cycle coupling.

• Carbon Cycle
• Biogeochemical Cycles
• Climate Modeling
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