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Lars Gerrie van Dijk is a PhD student at Aarhus University in the Department of Environmental Science, specializing in Environmental Microbiology. His research primarily focuses on the ecology of microbial communities found in cryoconite holes on glacier surfaces, with a particular emphasis on understanding how pollutants in glacier systems influence these communities. He investigates the microbial-driven mineralization of pollutants and their impact on community dynamics and overall ecosystem functioning. Lars is a participant in the ICEBIO project, which is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network, funded under the HORIZON-MSCA-2021-DN-01 program. Through this work, he aims to advance the understanding of microbial ecology in polar environments and contribute valuable insights regarding the effects of environmental change on these sensitive ecosystems.
Aarhus University • Roskilde, Denmark
Conducting research in Environmental Microbiology, focusing on microbial ecology and the impact of pollutants in glacier environments.
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