Alexander-von-Humboldt fellowships
Additional to the projects our group has additional members in the framework of Alexander-von-Humboldt fellowships.
In unserer Gruppe gibt es zusätzlich zu den Projekten auch immer MitarbeiterInnen im Rahmen von Alexander-von-Humboldt Stipendien.
Dra. Nathielly Martins
Postdoctoral Researcher - Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung
Research project: Investigating plant and microbial nutrient acquisition mechanisms in response to future climate change projections in the Amazonian rainforest
I’m a Brazilian tropical forest ecologist and an early career scientist with many years of experience working in the Amazon forest. The von Humboldt fellowship was an opportunity to extend my scientific collaboration beyond the Brazilian border and work in a multidisciplinary scientific group, which could help me improve my scientific skills, contributing directly to my career development.
My research focuses on nutrient cycling and the mechanisms of nutrient acquisition modulated by plants and microbial communities under climate change conditions.
Specifically, I investigate how root presence influences direct nutrient cycling in the litter layer and its role as an efficient nutrient acquisition strategy in phosphorus-limited soils. Additionally, I study soil microbial activity, nutrient dynamics, and root traits—including productivity, specific root length, specific root area, and root tissue density—as well as plant-mycorrhizal symbiosis as integrated strategies to enhance resource uptake.
Publications see: ORCID
Dr. Vanessa Ferreira
Postdoctoral Researcher - Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung
Research project: Study of simultaneous occurrence of droughts and heatwaves in the Amazon region
I'm a meteorologist from Brazil with an interest in weather and climate extremes. My current research focuses on the occurrence and impacts of compound weather extremes, such as the simultaneous occurrence of droughts and heatwaves, in the Amazon region. I aim to better understand the patterns, drivers, and consequences of these events, which are especially relevant in the context of climate change and the Amazon’s ecological importance.