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23.10.2025

Welcome New Group Member: Patrick Schacksen

Patrick Skov Schacksen joined EDGE as a postdoctoral researcher in October 2025. His research, supervised by Michael Zumstein and in collaboration...

02.10.2025

New Publication in Water Research Highlights the Importance of Data Handling in Pollution Research

Understanding the link between socioeconomic drivers and surface water pollution is crucial for protecting aquatic ecosystems and drinking water. Yet,...

15.09.2025

New publication in Biogeosciences explores mechanistic insights into biological O2 consumption to improve quantification of O2 dynamics in aqueous environments

Stable isotope analysis of O2 has emerged as a valuable tool to study O2 dynamics at various environmental scales, from molecular mechanisms to...

15.09.2025

New Publication in Environmental Science & Technology Explores the Impact of Eco-Corona on Nanoplastics' Fate

Nanoplastics in aquatic environments often interact with natural macromolecules, forming what scientists call an “eco-corona.” This eco-corona can...

15.09.2025

New Publication in Polymer Degradation and Stability Explores Biodegradation of PEG by Wastewater Microbes

Water-soluble polymers (WSPs) like polyethylene glycol (PEG) are common in personal care and household products, but they often enter wastewater...

11.09.2025

Welcome New Group Member: Siraz Kader

Siraz Kader joined EDGE as Ph.D. student in September 2025. His research, supervised by Michael Zumstein, will focus on the biodegradation of...

11.09.2025

Welcome New Group Member: Madeline O'Connor

Madeline O’Connor joined EDGE as a Ph.D. student in August 2025. Her research, supervised by Michael Zumstein, will focus on the characterization of...

27.08.2025

From Road to Table: Car Tire Chemicals make their way into our food

New research shows that compounds from everyday tire wear can travel through soil into crops, though levels remain low.

31.07.2025

We are hiring: Full Professor of Environmental Biogeochemistry of Metals

Human activities are driving rapid environmental change on a global scale, with pollutants playing a critical role in pushing planetary systems beyond...

25.07.2025

PFAS in the Bloodstream – and the Courtroom

What do paper straws, drinking water, and human blood have in common? PFAS – the so-called “forever chemicals” – are everywhere. A recent Supreme...

18.07.2025

Welcome New Group Member: Anika Mikes

Anika Mikes joined EDGE as a Ph.D. student in June 2025. Her research, supervised by Michael Zumstein, will focus on the biodegradation of selected...

18.07.2025

Welcome New Group Member: Samuel Knapp

Sam Knapp joined EDGE as a laboratory technician in June 2025. Besides general laboratory operations and responsibilities, he is supporting research...

15.07.2025

Research vessel REXDAN embarks on Danube expedition for SUNDANSE Project

As part of the SUNDANSE project, REXDAN - Europe's newest and most advanced research vessel -, is set to embark on a significant mission along the...

08.07.2025

New Publication in Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science Explores Micro‑ and Nanoplastics as Transport Vectors for Organic Contaminants in the Environment

A new review led by EDGE in cooperation with researchers from the University of Novi Sad (Serbia) challenge the concern that tiny plastic particles...

01.07.2025

Best Presentation Award at ICCE 2025 for Maximilian Eiser

Maximilian Eiser has received one of three awards for the best presentation at the 19th International Conference on Chemistry and the Environment 2025...

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