Researchers
Last changed: 05 May 2023
Researchers
Ulf Skyllberg
Professor vid Institutionen för skogens ekologi och skötsel; Institutionen för skogens ekologi och skötsel, gemensamt
Telefon: +46907868460
E-post: ulf.skyllberg@slu.se
My current research is focused on improving our understanding of factors and processes in the control of mercury (Hg) transformations in soils and waters, such as the reduction and methylation of Hg(II) and demethylation of the neurotoxin methyl mercury (MeHg). In particular, I am interested in the importance of the chemical speciation of Hg for these transformation processes. In these matters, I am working closely together with Erik Björn's research group at Umeå University. Our recent findings that Boreal forest harvest increases the MeHg formation and runoff to Swedish surface waters by 12-20%, and that Black Alder swamps act as a sink for MeHg, may have implications for forest harvest practices and wetland restoration policies.
Wei Zhu
Forskare vid Institutionen för skogens ekologi och skötsel; Institutionen för skogens ekologi och skötsel, gemensamt
E-post: wei.zhu@slu.se
Yu Song
Forskare vid Institutionen för skogens ekologi och skötsel; Institutionen för skogens ekologi och skötsel, gemensamt
Telefon: +46907868467
E-post: yu.song@slu.se
I am interested in the chemical and biotic factors that control the fate and transformation of heavy metals (such as mercury and arsenic) in soils and waters.
Post Doctors
Marta Szubska
Postdoktor vid Institutionen för skogens ekologi och skötsel; Institutionen för skogens ekologi och skötsel, gemensamt
E-post: marta.szubska@slu.se
Since 2010 involved in research projects devoted to geochemical cycles of arsenic and mercury in the environment of the Baltic Sea, especially in the context of contamination from chemical munition dumpsites. Currently trying to better understand environmental fate of mercury, with a special focus on Hg(II) reduction in anaerobic conditions - proces that can naturally occur in low oxygen environments rich in organic matter (i.e. peatlands, deep-water sediments), potentially resulting in release of Hg(0) from former deposits. My personal interests include pollutants remobilization as a result of global climate change.
Johann Breitenstein
Postdoktor vid Institutionen för skogens ekologi och skötsel; Institutionen för skogens ekologi och skötsel, gemensamt
Telefon: +33677597162
E-post: johann.breitenstein@slu.se
Mukesh Kumar
Postdoktor vid Institutionen för skogens ekologi och skötsel; Institutionen för skogens ekologi och skötsel, gemensamt
E-post: mukesh.kumar@slu.se
Haijun Peng
Postdoktor vid Institutionen för skogens ekologi och skötsel; Institutionen för skogens ekologi och skötsel, gemensamt
E-post: haijun.peng@slu.se
Visiting
Fanchao Meng
Postdoctor at the Department of Forest Ecology and ManagementPostdoctor at the Department of Forest Ecology and Management E-post: fanchao.meng@slu.se Telephone: 0734909075
I am a visit phD student at the department of Forest Ecology and Management majoring in environmental science. I focus on mercury biogeochemistry, about the mechanisms of cellular mercury uptake by mercury methylating bacteria. Links: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Fanchao-Meng-15/research