Biogeochemical cycling in groundwater within Earth's Critical Zone

The aim of the research project is to deepen the understanding of biogeochemical cycles within the Earth's critical zone, with a particular focus on the processes, such as the cycles of organic matter, nutrients, and electron acceptors, occurring in groundwater closer to the surface. Shifts resulting from climate change may influence groundwater dynamics and biogeochemical cycles (C, N, P ja S) mediated by microorganisms, which can significantly impact ecosystems. By enhancing our knowledge of these cycles in groundwater, we can better predict and understand the ecosystems’ responses to human impacts and climate change.