Dr. Christine Alewell

Professor

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Biography

Christine Alewell is a Full Professor in Environmental Geosciences at the University of Basel, where she has conducted research focused on soil chemistry, soil degradation, and the interactions between ecosystems and geochemical processes. Since 2003, she has specialized in the study of stable radiogenic isotopes as indicators of soil erosion and nutrient cycling. Her work encompasses the ecological dynamics in grassland soils, freshwater wetlands, and forest ecosystems, with ongoing projects addressing the impacts of hydrological processes on soil and water resources. Alewell has also undertaken several notable research visits, including to SUNY in Syracuse and the Climate Impacts Research Center in Sweden, enriching her contributions to the field. She has been recognized as a highly cited researcher by Clarivate and listed among Stanford University's 'World's 2% Scientists' from 2021 to 2023. Alewell has held multiple roles in academic committees, including serving as Chair of the Gordon Research Conference on Catchment Science, and has received funding from prestigious organizations such as the German Research Foundation. Her commitment to advancing the understanding of biogeochemical processes in environmental contexts marks her as a leading figure in her discipline.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

— Present

University of Basel • Basel

Full Professor of Environmental Geosciences.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Bayreuth • Bayreuth

Assistant Professor, Chair of Soil Ecology.

Awards

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Highly Cited Researcher

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World's 2% Scientists

Requirements for University of Basel

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 180 ECTS Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects (e.g., 90 ECTS in Math/CS for Data Science)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or current transcript of records
  • Diploma Supplement (if available)
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of valid passport or ID card
  • Evidence of language proficiency (C1 level recommended for English/German programs)
  • Proof of payment of application fee (CHF 100)
Specialization Notes

The University of Basel generally requires C1 level proficiency in the language of instruction. For most English-taught Masters, TOEFL (min 92-95) or IELTS (min 7.0) is the standard.