Dr. Christiane Schulz-Zunkel
Geoecologist, Diplom
Department of Conservation Biology
Permoserstr. 15
04318 Leipzig, Germany
Telefon: 0049 341 235-1645
Fax: 0049 341 235-1470
room: 3.40b

Web registries
Academic education
1996 - 2002 | Geoecology (Diplom) University Potsdam, Main subjects: ecology and conservation biology |
1999 - 2000 | Environmental Science (M.Sc, exchange semester), University of Plymouth (UK) |
Scientific career
since May 2003 | Scientist at Helmholtz Centre for Envinronmental Research (UFZ), Deprtament of Conservation Biology |
2014 | PhD Thesis (Dr. rer. nat.) Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel, Doctorate supervisor: Prof. Dr. Hans-Rudolf Bork, Title: Trace metal dynamics in floodplain soils, a case study with the river Elbe in Germany. |
2002 - 2003 | Trainee at Helmholtz Centre for Envinronmental Research (UFZ), Deprtament of Conservation Biology |
Research interests
- Provision and assessment of ecosystem functions
- Restoring river-floodplain ecosystems
- biogeochemical processes in river-floodplain ecosystems
Current research projects
Publications
ISI-paper
2015 (1)
- Schulz-Zunkel, C., Rinklebe, J. & H.-R. Bork (2015): Trace element release patterns from three floodplain soils under simulated oxidized-reduced cycles. Ecological Engineering 83: 485-495
2014 (1)
- Schindler, S., Sebesvari, Z., Damm, C., Euller, K., Mauerhofer, V., Schneidergruber, A., BIRÃ. M., Essl, F., Kanka, R., Lauwaars, S.G., Schulz-Zunkel, C., van der Sluis, T., Kropik, M., Gasso, V., Krug, A., Pusch, M.T., Zulka, K.P., Lazowski, W., Hainz-Renetzeder, C., Henle, K., & Wrbka, T. (2014): Multifunctionality of floodplain landscapes: relating management options to ecosystem services. Landscape Ecology. 29. 229-244
2013 (3)
- Natho, S. Venohr, M., Henle, K. and C. Schulz-Zunkel (2013): Modelling nitrogen retention in differently degraded floodplains of three large rivers in Germany, Journal of Environmental Management. 122. 47-55
- Schindler, S., Kropik, M., Bunting, S.W., Henle, K. Hoffmann, M., Kanka, R., Mauerhofer, V., Schulz-Zunkel, C., Bira. M., Essl, F., Jaquier, S., Balaizs, L., Borics, G., Gasso, V., Hudin, S., Krug, A., Lauwaars, S., Zulka, K.-P., Wrbka, T. (2013): Impact of multifunctional floodplain management on biodiversity: a systematic review protocol. Environmental Evidence. 1-10
- Schulz-Zunkel, C., Krueger, F, Rupp, H., Meissner, R., Gruber, B., Gerisch, M. & H.-R. Bork (2013): Spatial and seasonal distribution of trace metals in floodplain soils. A case study with the Middle Elbe River, Germany. Geoderma 211–212:128–137
2011 (1)
- Lautenbach, S., Maes, J., Kattwinkel, M., Seppelt, R., Strauch, M., Scholz, M., Schulz-Zunkel, C., Volk, M., Weinert, J. & Dormann, C.F. (2011): Mapping water quality related ecosystem services –applications for nitrogen and pesticides. IJBESM. 8. 35-49
2009 (1)
- Schulz-Zunkel, C. and F. Krueger (2009): Trace metal dynamics in floodplain soils of the river Elbe - A review. JEQ 38:1349-1362
PhD Thesis
- Schulz-Zunkel, C. (2014): Trace metal dynamics in floodplain soils. A case study with the river Elbe in Germany. Universität Kiel, 112 S.
Books
- Vanneuville, W., Wolters, H., Scholz, M., Werner, B., Uhel, R., Snoj, L., Globevnik, L., Mysiak, J., Seijger, C. & C. Schulz-Zunkel (2016): Flood risks and environmental vulnerability : exploring the synergies between floodplain restoration, water policies and thematic policies. EEA Report 1/2016. Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, Luxembourg, 78 pp.
- Scholz, M. , Mehl, D., Schulz-Zunkel, C., Kasperidus, H.D., Born, W. & K. Henle (2012): Ecosystem functions in floodplains - analysis of floodwater detention, nutrient retention, carbon storage and habitat provision). Naturschutz und Biologische Vielfalt 124: 257 S. only in German
- Maltby, E. (Ed.) (2009): Functional assessment of wetlands. Towards evaluation of ecosystem services. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Boston, New York, Washington, DC; contributing research personnel UFZ Schulz-Zunkel, C. , Eisenmann, V., Brandt, O., Geyer, S., Potesta, M., Scholz, M., Henle, K.
Project reports
- Maes, J., Braat, L., Jax, K., Hutchins, M., Furman, E., Termansen, M., Luque, S., Paracchini, M.L., Chauvin, C., Williams, R., Volk, M., Lautenbach, S., Kopperoinen, L., Schelhaas, M.-J., Weinert, J., Goossen, M., Dumont, E., Strauch, M., Görg, C., Dormann, C., Katwinkel, M., Zulian, G., Varjopuro, R., Ratamäki, O., Hauck, J., Forsius, M, Hengeveld, G., Perez-Soba, M., Bouraoui, F., Scholz, M., Schulz-Zunkel, C., Lepistö, A., Polishchuk, Y. & G. Bidoglio (2011): A spatial assessment of ecosystem services in Europe: Methods, case studies and policy analysis - phase 1. PEER Report No 3. Ispra: Partnership for European Environmental Research