Department of Ecological Microbiology
My research focusses on microbial biofilm-like ecosystems in terrestrial surface and subsurface environments. Specifically, I am looking at chemolithoautotrophic metabolisms and stress tolerance mechanisms in environmentally relevant, yet uncultured microorganisms. Currently I am exploring the role of manganese as a potential energy source in subsurface biofilms and as a key element in desiccation tolerance of surface soil microorganisms. My methods comprise meta-genomic/-transcriptomic/(-proteomic) analyses, fluorescence microscopy techniques, mesocosm and enrichment culture experiments.
BayCEER Short Courses: |
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Fr. 2024-04-26 now Mobile Film Making Workshop (for students of BayCEER) |
Ecological-Botanical Garden: |
Su. 2024-04-28 Führung | Den Sängern auf der Spur: Vogelstimmen im ÖBG (zus. mit LBV) |
Su. 2024-05-05 Führung | Faszination Englische Gärten: Gestaltung und Pflanzen |
Su. 2024-05-05 Midissage | da capo - Ausstellung von Doris Bocka |
We. 2024-05-15 Kurzführung | "Botanische Mittagspause" |