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PhD-Update: Thesis succesfully defended
3.5 years after starting my PhD in the SSF Research Unit, supervised by Markus Weiler and Jeffrey McDonnell, I successfully defended my thesis on the 14.11.25. I am super happy with the scientific work produced in that time and the disputation was a nice chance to present and defend my work in front of my…
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PhD Update: Thesis Submitted & 2 Preprints
Over the past few months, I’ve been a bit quiet on here — and for good reason: I was wrapping up my PhD thesis! I’m excited (and relieved) to share that it’s now officially printed and submitted On top of that, I managed to submit two new research papers, both now available as open-access preprints:…
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EGU 25 Poster & Sessions
Looking forward to an exciting #EGU25! I’m co-convening a few sessions and presenting a poster—come by and say hi: Poster – Tracing Subsurface Stormflow: Insights from Sprinkling ExperimentsMon, 28 Apr | 10:45–12:30 | Hall A, A.17 MacGyver Session – Innovative tools to observe the geosphereMon, 28 Apr | 14:00–15:45 | Hall A BUGS Session –…
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First research paper published!
My first research paper published in Hydrology and Earth System Sciences! We build a device that automates a previously tedious manual process of analysing soil water isotope samples. The device is open source/hardware and the paper is open access. You can read it here: https://hess.copernicus.org/articles/29/525/2025/
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EGU Session & Blogpost on “The value of failure: Learning from what didn’t work”
Turning Failures into Breakthroughs: Embracing the Value of What Didn’t Work As scientists, we often celebrate our breakthroughs and successes, showcasing the polished results of our hard work and dedication. But what about the experiments that didn’t work? The methods that failed? The glitches that left us rethinking our approach? These moments, though challenging, are…
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PhD Update: New Autosampler Setup in the Field!
Exciting Progress in the Field! This September, I finally set up my new evaporation-proof autosampler in my research catchment—and I’m thrilled to report it’s been running smoothly for over a month! This setup is a game-changer for stable water isotope research, as well as other water studies that rely on high-precision sampling. Currently, the autosampler…
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Sprinkling Experiments
In May, we ran sprinkling experiments on a hillside in Freiburg to observe how water moves beneath the surface during storms. We used special “heavy” water (Deuterium) to trace its path through the soil. At the final Watson Cost Action project conference, I shared our first findings: water traveled through the soil in just 20-40…
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New Guest Post on EGU Blog: DIY in Geoscience Miniseries, Part 3 is Now Live!
I’m excited to share that my latest guest post, Part 3 of the DIY in Geoscience miniseries, has just gone live on the EGU blog! In this installment, titled “Getting It All Together: Cables, Breadboards, and Circuit Boards,” I dive into the essential tools and techniques for creating DIY setups in geoscience. From selecting the…
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EGU24 Poster Download
Abstract: https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU24/EGU24-5045.html Also check ot my other Projects: Short, irregular updates. Lets connect! My Newsletter communicating solutions to the water climate crisis nexus Stay up-to-date on what I am currently working on in my PhD Project
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Part 2 of my DIY Miniseries is online
Want to build your own measurement devices for your next geoscience endeavor? Check out my second post in the DIY geoscience series on the European Geosciences Union (EGU) hydrological science Blog! It will introduce you to some of the most basic components which you can use in your upcoming DIY-Projects. https://blogs.egu.eu/divisions/hs/2024/02/01/do-it-yourself-diy-in-geoscience-miniseries-part-2
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🌾Protecting Harvests Part 5 – Floating Gardens ⛵🌾
🌾Protecting Harvests Part 5 – Floating Gardens ⛵🌾 So far, all of the previous solutions in the “Protecting Harvests” category dealt with adaptation to water scarcity. But what if too little water is not the issue but rather too much water? In regions where intense flooding regularly wipe out entire harvests, adaptation will become inevitable…
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Conquering Droughts Part 3: Artificial Glaciers 🧊🏔
Conquering Droughts Part 3: Artificial Glaciers 🧊🏔 All over the world, humans depend on meltwater in summer to sustain agriculture or ensure river transportation. For instance, the Rhine in central Europe consisted of 20% glacier meltwater during the extreme drought in 2003 [1]. Climate change diminishes meltwater quantities in summer. With warmer winters, less precipitation…