Aquifer Biogeochemistry

We investigate biogeochemical processes of major element cycles (carbon, nitrogen, sulphur) in freshwater and subsurface systems, especially those taking place in the absence of molecular oxygen. Special emphasis is placed on questions related to storage of renewable energy and biodegradation of hydrocarbons and halogenated organics. Techniques based on stable isotopes - compound specific stable isotope analysis (CSIA) and stable isotope probing (SIP) – are essential tools of our experimental research. We cooperate with several Departments of the UFZ and external partners.

Team members:

Senior Scientists: Ivonne Nijenhuis

Post-Docs: Nadya Yomborko (Volkswagen-Stiftung, Fellowship)

PhD Students:
Nina Sophie Keller (BMBF, TestUM-Aquifer II)
Zhenyu Wang (CRC Fellowship)
Mohammad Sufian Bin-Hudari (BMWi, Ice storage)

Guests/Undergraduate Students/Apprentice/Hiwi:
Divyasri Nelluri (University Offenbach), Master student

Technican:
Florian Tschernikl