Dr. Matthias Saurer
Funktion
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter, Senior Scientist
Kontakt
+41 44 739 21 98
Eidg. Forschungsanstalt WSL
Zürcherstrasse 111
8903 Birmensdorf
Standort
Birmensdorf Bi HL D 35
My main research interest is the application of stable isotopes in ecological and climatic studies. This technique is very versatile and helps to improve our understanding of plant-climate interaction and physiological responses to environmental factors.
Here more information on our Stable isotope lab
Positions
- 1994 - 2016
Paul Scherrer Institute, Laboratory of Atmospheric Chemistry - 2017 -
WSL Birmensdorf
Projects
- SNSF, 2022-2025, High-resolution stable isotope analysis of tree rings
- Velux Foundation, 2022-2025, Understanding the influence of daylight on plant functioning
SNSF, 2019-2022, Development of a diagnostic stable isotope tool to study drought responses
SNSF, 2016-2018, Compound-specific dual isotope analysis
WSL, 2018-2019, Establishing hydrogen isotope analysis of organic material
Federal Office of Education-COST, 2013-2017, The relationship between stable isotopes, water-use efficiency and tree mortality under drought