Dr. Sebastian Sobek

Biography

Sebastian Sobek is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Genetics at Uppsala University, specializing in Limnology. His research primarily focuses on carbon cycling in inland water ecosystems with a particular emphasis on belowground processes. He has a rich academic background, obtaining his PhD in Limnology from Uppsala University in 2005, followed by a Docent degree in 2012. His teaching and research experiences cover various roles, including Guest Professor at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora in Brazil, Senior Lecturer, and Assistant Professor at Uppsala University. Furthermore, he has had post-doctoral research engagements at ETH Zurich, Eawag, in Switzerland, and has worked as a scientist at the Swedish Agricultural University and the Swedish Nuclear Fuel Waste Management Corporation. Sobek's research employs a combination of field measurements, laboratory experiments, and modeling to understand the interactive processes of biogeochemical cycling in aquatic systems, particularly in the context of environmental change. He is involved in several current research projects funded by various organizations aimed at minimizing the climate footprint of river restoration and understanding greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural streams.

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