Dr. Volker Bruchert

Associate Professor

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Biography

Volker Bruchert is an Associate Professor of Biogeochemistry at Stockholm University within the Department of Geological Sciences. His research emphasizes understanding the regulation of major biogeochemical cycles in aquatic environments and the response of macro-microorganisms to climate change and eutrophication effects. Bruchert currently focuses on scaling inshore coastal sea-air exchange of greenhouse gases like methane, nitrous oxide, and carbon dioxide in heterogeneous coastal environments, examining rates of these fluxes within the turbulent bottom boundary layer. He teaches advanced courses in geochemistry and biogeochemistry at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, contributing to the curriculum for B.Sc. and M.Sc. programs in geoscience. His research interests cover coupled biogeochemical cycles including carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, and phosphorus, particularly in sedimentary environments within the Baltic Sea, Barents Sea, and Arctic shelf seas. He employs a variety of analytical techniques, integrating field and laboratory work to investigate nitrogen cycling processes and gas exchange between the sea and atmosphere.

Research Interests

Courses

Basics of Geochemistry Geochemistry Field Laboratory Biogeochemistry (Master/PhD level) Isotope Geology Global Biogeochemical Cycles Applied Environmental Geochemistry

Requirements for Stockholm University

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with at least 90 ECTS in Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport or ID document
Specialization Notes

Includes Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Sustainable Chemistry.