Terrestrial biogeochemistry
At Terrestrial Biogeochemistry, we study soil-plant-atmosphere interactions, element cycling and biogeochemical processes. Our research ranges from studies of biotic and abiotic processes at the molecular level, including the role of colloids and interfaces, to macroscopic assessments of ecosystem responses to human activities and global change.
Using laboratory and mesocosm experiments, field studies and numerical modeling, and employing state-of-the-art techniques such as stable isotope analysis and advanced mass spectrometry, we investigate how environmental change affects nutrient turnover and transport, soil carbon dynamics and storage, and greenhouse gas emissions.
With our collaborative, holistic approach that integrates experimental and model-based data, we aim to inform sustainable agricultural practices and develop management strategies for resilient and sustainable terrestrial ecosystems.