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Pascal Niklaus is a Senior Scientist in the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies at the University of Zurich, where he leads the Global Change Soil Ecology Group. His research focuses on plant-soil ecology, biogeochemical cycling, and the dynamics of methane and nitrous oxide in relation to biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. His extensive academic career includes positions at ETH Zurich and the University of Basel, where he contributed to significant research initiatives like the TUMSS methane research cluster. His work has been supported by prestigious fellowships such as the National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship. Niklaus has published numerous articles in top-tier journals, exploring topics that range from ecological controls on greenhouse gas fluxes to the impact of biodiversity on productivity in subtropical forests. He has served in editorial roles for various academic journals, reflecting his expertise and leadership in his field.
University of Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland
Leader of the Global Change Soil Ecology Group, focusing on plant-soil interactions and greenhouse gas dynamics.
ETH Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland
Coordinated the TUMSS methane research cluster and conducted investigations on ecological controls of methane and nitrous oxide fluxes.
Department of Law