Dr Lion Schöpfer
Room number N25/5109
Telefon +49 (0)731/50-23312
lion.schoepfer(at)uni-ulm.de
I am an environmental scientist with a focus on soils, where I deal with topics related to environmental pollution and climate change. For example, I studied the biodegradation of microplastics in soil and ecotoxicological effects of microplastics on nematodes and earthworms, and the role of drained peatlands as carbon source. What drives me is the entire research process: formulating questions about complex phenomena, testing hypotheses using scientific methods, and ultimately gaining insights to better understand these phenomena. Not only do I enjoy analysing data from experiments, but I am also enthusiastic about working outdoors, for example, when it comes to examining soil profiles with all senses. I look forward to using my expertise in soil science to strengthen Emma's interdisciplinary research team and together learn more about plant-soil interactions and their response to global change factors.
Research interests: Global change, environmental pollution (e.g., microplastics), plant-soil-atmosphere interactions, soil biogeochemistry, soil biology, nutrient and carbon cycling in forest ecosystems
Publications on ResearchGate
Dr Judith Schepers
Room number N25/5109
Telefon +49 (0)731/50-23312
judith.schepers(at)uni-ulm.de
Driven by a deep curiosity about how plants adapt to changing environments, my research is all about understanding how plants respond to climate change, particularly how they adapt to heat and drought. I’m particularly interested in the mechanisms behind drought resistance, like the role of root exudates in plant-soil interactions. I love working in different ecosystems, trying to uncover strategies that enhance plant resilience. I'm passionate about applying my findings to tackle global environmental challenges.
Research interests: response of plants to climate change, adaptation to heat and drought, drought resistance, root exudates, plant-soil interactions
Publications on ResearchGate and Google Scholar
Dr Abby Wallwork
Current location: Tropical forest in Panama
a.wallwork(at)lancaster.ac.uk
Publications on Google Scholar
Clara Garcia-Sanchez
Room number N25/5108
Telephone: +49 (0)731/50-23315
clara.garcia-sanchez(at)uni-ulm.de
My fascination with nature, particularly the resilience of plants and ecosystems in harsh environments, drives my work as a technical assistant in the botany department. I find it rewarding to collaborate with like-minded colleagues and to deepen my understanding through hands-on technical experience.
Radim Sarlej
Room number N25/5108
Telephone: +49 (0)731/50-23315
radim.sarlej(at)uni-ulm.de