The research group BioGeoOmics integrates state-of-the art instrumental and methodological approaches to study dynamic interactions of molecules in the environment. These molecular interactions include natural processes (e.g. metabolism, organic matter diagenesis) as well as anthropogenic interferences (interaction of biological systems with chemicals).

At the core of the the analytical toolkit of the BioGeoOmics-group, we use ultra-high resolution mass spectrometry (FT-ICR MS) and mass spectrometric imaging (MSI) supported by biogeochemical and chemo-informatics methods. We use these tools to explore chemical and biological transformations of organic molecules, their spatial localization in tissues, and to identify metabolites and unknown chemicals and transformation products in complex mixtures.

AG-GBO icon


The methods and concepts are applied to various research fields:
  • Ultracomplex mixtures: Identification of landscape-scale sources and transformation processes of natural organic matter (NOM).
     
  • Identification of transformation products of chemicals and their interactions with natural organic matter (NOM) in engineered and natural systems.
     
  • Non-target FT-ICR MS: Method development and use of stable isotopes in metabolomics and biogeochemistry.
     
  • Imaging mass spectrometry of biological systems: Uptake and distribution of chemicals, primary and secondary metabolites in plants and toxicology model systems.
     
  • Direct analysis of organic material on particles and solids by laser desorption/ionization.

BioGeoOmics at a glance

Scientists:

Dr. Oliver Lechtenfeld
Dr. Carsten Simon

PhD students:

Rania Mobarak
Michel Gad
Shuxian Gao
Konstantin Stumpf
Rebecca Matos
Martin Lohse

Engineer/Technician:

Jan Kaesler
René Köhler

Johann Wurz

Students:

Laura Kahle

Alumni:

Fritz Czaplinski
Theresa Döring
Dr. Elaine Jennings
Dr. Maria da Silva
Dr. Limei Han
Dr. Julia Raeke
Miriam Fuß
Kai Franze
Kevin Jakob
Arina Kremser
Rania Mobarak
Chang Peng
Henning Teickner
Maria Wieckhusen

2024 (2)

2023 (9)

2022 (16)

2021 (12)

2020 (13)

2019 (6)

2018 (4)

2017 (3)

2016 (3)

2015 (1)

Bruker SolariX XR 12T

Bruker SolariX XR 12T with

Bruker ScimaX 7T

Bruker ScimaX 7T with

  • ESI
  • nanoESI (Captive Spray)
  • MALDI (Smartbeam II)
  • APPI
  • APCI
Thermo Ultimate 3000 RSLC

Thermo Ultimate 3000 RSLC with 

  • HPG pump
  • LPG secondary pump
  • DAD
  • FLD                
Thermo Ultimate 3000 RSnLC

Thermo Ultimate 3000 RSLCnano with

for ultra low volume applications.

Dimatec Dimatoc 2000

Dimatec DIMATOC 2000 TOC-TNb Analysator                            

FreeStyle SPE

LCTech FREESTYLE SPE robotic system

Repligen KrosFlo KR2i TFF/UF

Repligen KrosFlo KR2i TFF/UF

Q-LAB Q-SUN Xe-1

Q-LAB Q-SUN Xe-1 solar simulator

We also have access to the analytical facilities of the Department Analytical Chemistry and ProVIS.