Ecothermodynamics / Biocalorimetry

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People in order from left to right: Thomas Maskow, Sven Paufler, Timan Linke, Anika Krämer, Thore Rohwerder, Noelia Fernandez-Merayo, Shiyue Yang, Eliana Di Lodovico

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Thermodynamics provides a valuable framework for describing conditions and processes in complex systems, complementing kinetic and stoichiometric methods, as well as experience and intuition, with rigorous scientific principles. However, despite its potential, thermodynamics is still rarely applied in ecosystems and biotechnology.

Our group applies, develops, and validates thermodynamic principles with the following objectives:

  • Deepening understanding of complex networks in ecosystems (e.g., microbial ecology, soil systems) and metabolic processes (Biothermodynamics).
  • Developing strategies for recycling microplastics.
  • Predicting and controlling functional biodiversity (Ecological Microbiology).
  • Developing ultra-sensitive, real-time sensors for ecosystem and biotechnological applications, such as Biocalorimetry and impedance spectroscopy.
  • Analyzing and controlling complex bioprocesses on a large scale (Bioprocess Control).
  • Understanding interactions between nanomaterials and biological systems.

Head

Prof. Dr. Thomas Maskow

Senior Scientist

Dr. Thore Rohwerder

PhD-Students

Shiyyue Yang

Eliana Di Lodovico

Noelia Fernandez Merayo

BA-Students

Hannah Riede

Technicians

Sven Paufler (Deputy)

Anika Krämer (TA)

Alumni

Dr. Kevy Pontes Eliodoro

Dr. Hieu Linh Duong

Prof. Dr. Christian Fricke

Dr. Kristina Vogel

Dr. Ju Xuan


  • Fermentation / reaction calorimetry  
  • Isothermal Microcalorimetry  
  • Chip calorimetry        
  • ITC & DSC
  • Respirometry
  • Combustion calorimetry 
  • Fermentations
  • Impedance Spectroscopy
  • Thermokinetic modelling

 PUreVAlue: Waste PU to value: Biodegradation of PU for polymer upcycling

 Helmholtz Satellite Project

2024-2027

FINEST Microplastics: Use and menagement of finest particulate anthropogenic material flows in a sustainable circular economy

Helmholtz Sustainable Challenge 

2022-2027

 Thermic: Thermodynamics of microbial turnover of organic compounds in soil - matter and energy fluxes under varying environmental conditions

 German Research Council (DFG-MA 3746/8-1)

2022-2025

 DriverPool: Substrates affects microbial driven distribution of energy and matter amoung carbon funtional traits in soil

 German Research Council (DFG-MA 3746/9-1)

2022-2025

 EnVeGeLegio: Development of a method and instruments for the fast detection of Legionella

 Central Innovation Programm for small and medium-sized enterprises (ZIM: ZF 4315807RH7)

 2017-2022

 Glycolysis: Thermodynamics and predictions of metabolic pathways

 German Research Council (DFG MA 3746/6-1)

2015-2018

 Production of chiral R-3-hydroxyalkanoates from methylotrophic bacteria usng renewable raw materials

 German Ferderation of Idustrial Research Associations "Otto von Guericke" (AIF)

 2011-2014

Analysis and control of bioprocesses in natural and technical systems using chip-calorimetry

 German Federation of Industril Research Associations "Otto von Guerike" (AiF)

 2008-2012

 Biothermodynamic characterization and analysis of biofilms using new miniaturized chip-calorimeters

 German Research Council (DFG MA 3746/2-1)

 2007-2010

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