The Ecosystem Functions and Resilience research group in the Department of Environmental Sciences focuses on understanding how ecosystems respond to environmental changes and human impacts. The focus is to advance knowledge of ecosystem processes and functions to ensure the continued provision of vital services crucial to sustain life on earth. The group aims to assess ecosystem vulnerabilities, promote sustainable resource management, and develop strategies for enhancing ecosystem resilience in the face of environmental changes. This involves interdisciplinary research integrating field studies, experimentation, and applied solutions for ecosystem adaptation and restoration.

Focus Areas

Biogeochemical processes and implications

Nutrient cycling across soil ecosystems

Biodiversity and functional redundancy

Global climate changes and ecosystem resilience