About Us

The Division of Environmental Geosciences investigates key processes controlling the natural environment and anthropogenic impacts. Researchers at EDGE combine field observations with experimental work, linking molecular-scale mechanisms at environmental interfaces with complex large-scale environmental processes using quantitative modelling. At EDGE, we accept the challenges posed by the release of known and emerging pollutants and recognise the need to understand their impacts on soils, ground and surface waters, using process-based and mechanistic research.

 News

18.10.2024
 

On October 8, over 200 guests attended the 12th edition of the Environment & Climate Hub discussion series "Umwelt im Gespräch" (Environment in...

17.10.2024
 

Leoni Mäurer joined EDGE in September as an M.Sc. student. Her master’s thesis explores PFAS sorption on selected biochars, focusing on biochar...

14.10.2024
 

The protection of water resources requires effective measures to prevent impacts on ecosystems and human health. River sediments can play a key role...

09.10.2024
 

Stella Maria Spanlang has joined EDGE in October 2024 as the new institute coordinator. With previous work experience within the University of Vienna,...

30.09.2024
 

Alban Beaujean joined EDGE as an M.Sc. student in August. His master’s thesis focuses on the extraction of flavonoids from orange peels using deep...

30.09.2024
 

Hundreds of tons of plastic are released into the environment every year, and the trend is set to increase exponentially in the future. In the...

 EDGE Lecture Series

12.12.2024
 

Stephanie Spahr

IGB Berlin

Melchior Neumayr Saal (2A502), UZA II

21.11.2024
 

Sharon Bone

Stanford University

Melchior Neumayr Saal (2A502), UZA II

07.11.2024
 

Shaul Pollak

University of Vienna

Seminar Room 2B201, UZA II

 Publications

Palatinszky, M., Herbold, C. W., Sedlacek, C. J., Pühringer, D., Kitzinger, K., Giguere, A. T., Wasmund, K., Nielsen, P. H., Dueholm, M. K. D., Jehmlich, N., Gruseck, R., Legin, A., Kostan, J., Krasnici, N., Schreiner, C., Palmetzhofer, J., Hofmann, T., Zumstein, M., Djinović-Carugo, K., ... Wagner, M. (2024). Growth of complete ammonia oxidizers on guanidine. Nature, 633, 646-653. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-07832-z