Dr. Martin Hartmann

Biography

Martin Hartmann is an Adjunct Professor at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on the interface of microbial ecology, soil science, molecular biology, and bioinformatics. Hartmann studies the response of soil microbiomes to environmental changes to understand the consequences for ecosystem functionality. The soil microbiome is a highly complex component of terrestrial ecosystems, providing key ecosystem services such as plant growth regulation, nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration, climate resilience, and pest disease control. He possesses a deep understanding of the anthropogenic climatic drivers that shape the diversity and functioning of soil microbiomes, which is essential for sustainably managing and conserving ecosystems. Hartmann received his PhD in Microbial Ecology from ETH Zurich, where his research examined the influence of agricultural management practices on soil bacterial diversity. He has held various research positions, including a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of British Columbia in Canada and a senior scientist position at the Swiss Federal Research Institute. His academic contributions include editorial roles and service as a reviewer for numerous journals in the field of microbial ecology. Hartmann is also an active educator in high-throughput DNA sequencing and bioinformatics, contributing to the training of the next generation of scientists.

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