Professur für Umweltbiotechnologie

Main topics at a glance

Enzymology & Mycology (Fungal Biotechnology)

Research focuses on the physiology and biochemistry of saprotrophic sporocarp-forming fungi (Basidiomycota, Ascomycota) as well as on biotechnological aspects resulting from their metabolic activities. Particular emphasis is placed on oxyfunctionalizing enzymes and their application in organic synthesis.

Microbial and Molecular Ecology

Research focuses on the degradation of deadwood (coarse woody debris) by fungi and their extracellular biocatalysts (peroxidases, peroxygenases, laccases, glycoside hydrolases) in forest ecosystems; special attention is paid to functional biodiversity. Moreover, we analyze fungal and bacterial communities in response to varying environmental conditions with molecular tools and we are explore the sequencing and analyzing of fungal genomes.

Environmental Process Engineering, Environmental Chemistry and Hydrology

This section deals with the analysis of elements and compounds in different environmental compartments with focus on water and soil.

Chair of Environmental Biotechnology

The Chair of Environmental Biotechnology is involved into the MA programmes "Biotechnology & Applied Ecology", "Biodiversity & Collection Management" and "Ecosystem Services" (starting in the winter term 2017/18). Research and teaching are focusing on enzymology, mycology and microbial ecology as well as on environmental process engineering, environmental chemistry and hydrology.

Professur für Umwelt­biotechnolo­gie