Department · vaiu-agr-envsys-*
Terrestrial and agro-ecosystems as coupled biogeochemical systems — soils, biodiversity, nutrient and water cycles, and the sustainable use of land under global change.
Research areas
Faculty directory
Department chair · Terrestrial Ecosystems
Prof. Anika Vex
Ecosystem ecology, global change biology, and land-atmosphere exchange.
Professor · Soil Science
Prof. Amara Arden
Soil physics and chemistry, soil microbiome, and soil carbon and fertility.
Professor · Biogeochemistry
Prof. Chiara Novak
Nutrient cycling, carbon and nitrogen dynamics, and greenhouse-gas fluxes.
Professor · Agroecology
Prof. Emre Kaine
Sustainable cropping systems, agrobiodiversity, and integrated pest and nutrient management.
Professor · Hydrology & Water Resources
Prof. Vera Voss
Catchment hydrology, irrigation and water use, and water quality.
Professor · Biodiversity & Conservation
Prof. Nadia Cove
Conservation biology, ecosystem services, and restoration ecology.
