Research interests

• The influence of biotic and abiotic processes on biosphere–atmosphere exchange of trace gases
• Stable isotopes in ecosystem research
• Application of laser-based isotope analyzers
• Plant–soil interactions
• Influence of Global Change on ecosystems

Short CV

Academic Education and Degrees

1991 - 1995 Studies in chemistry University of Hannover
1995 - 1996 Studies in chemistry Stanford University
1996 - 1997 Studies in chemistry University of Hannover
1997 Diploma degree (Dipl.-Chem.) University of Hannover
2001 Doctoral degree (Dr. rer. nat.) University of Freiburg
 

Academic Experiences and Positions

1997 - 2001 Research Assistant (Plant Biochemistry) Fraunhofer IFU, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
2001 - 2004 Postdoctoral Researcher (SoilScience) Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe, IMK-IFU, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
2004 - 2010 Group leader (Center of Stable Isotopes) Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, IMK-IFU, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
09/2010 - Professor for TerrestrialBiogeochemistry University of Bonn, INRES
09/2010 - Group leader Forschungszentrum Jülich, IBG-3
 

Publications