Lake Physics | AI | Ecology
About us
We are focused on having a diverse, fair, and inclusive team and work environment. Team members support each other and help out when we see someone physically or mentally struggling. We work respectfully with people from different backgrounds, experiences, and nationalities. To collaborate more efficiently and ensure reproducibility, we implement the principles of open data and open science.
Dr. Robert Ladwig
Robert is a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Lake Modeling and Freshwater Ecology at Aarhus University. Robert is a co-founder and member of the organisational team of Hacking Limnology, a member of the lake sector coordination team in the Inter-Sectoral Impact Model Intercomparison Project (ISIMIP), and a member of the advisory board of Limnologica.
Short CV
Since 2023
2019 - 2023
2017
2015 - 2019
Education
PhD
M.Sc.
B.Sc.
Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Lake Modeling and Freshwater Ecology
Department of Ecoscience, Aarhus University, Denmark
Postdoctoral Fellow
Center for Limnology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
Advisors: Hilary Dugan & Paul Hanson
Visiting Researcher at Saitama University, Japan
Advisor: Eiichi Furusato
Research Assistant (PhD Student)
Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Germany
Advisors: Michael Hupfer & Reinhard Hinkelmann
Civil Engineering, Technische Universität Berlin, Germany
Hydrology, Technische Universität Dresden, Germany
Biogeosciences, Friedrich-Schiller University Jena, Germany
The Team.
As the Computational Limnology team at Aarhus University, we address ecological questions using a plethora of methods, ranging from simple toy models, to data-driven approaches, and up to complex numerical models. As a general rule, we're a model-agnostic team meaning that we are not trying to prove that one model is best; we are trying to solve the problem using whatever model works best. We are also conducting field measurements and long-term monitoring to better capture ecosystems processes on multiple time scales. To complement our research, we work closely across sections to explore lake water quality dynamics, biodiversity changes, metabolism, and carbon cycling.
Check out our team guidelines.
Tenure-Track Researcher
Co-lead of Computational Limnology Team
Loves applying theory and models to deliver solutions for management, conservation and biodiversity challenges.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Develops knowledge-guided and hybrid modeling approaches to better understand and predict lake ecosystem dynamics.
PhD student (supervised by Robert)
Leverages data-driven and process-based models to explore interplay between freshwater ecosystem and lake mixing.
PhD student (co-supervised by Robert)
Part of ITN inventWater
Works on adaptation strategies for oxygen depletion.
Simone Masetto
MSc student (co-supervised by Robert)
Trento University
Explores metabolism and mixing dynamics at lakemounts.
Development Engineer
Designs and builds our measurement and monitoring equipment.
Technician
Keeps the field work going, hauls the buoys, and tames the waves.
Professor
Tom is a cowboy who rides the plains seeking adventure. He also loves building low-cost probes and sampling the lakes.
The Team
The Team.
As the Computational Limnology team at Aarhus University, we address ecological questions using a plethora of methods, ranging from simple toy models, to data-driven approaches, and up to complex numerical models. We are also conducting field measurements and long-term monitoring to better capture ecosystems processes on multiple time scales. To complement our research, we work closely across sections to explore lake water quality dynamics, biodiversity changes, metabolism, and carbon cycling.
Check out our team guidelines.
Tenure-Track Researcher
Co-lead of Computational Limnology Team
Loves applying theory and models to deliver solutions for management, conservation and biodiversity challenges.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Develops knowledge-guided and hybrid modeling approaches to better understand and predict lake ecosystem dynamics.
PhD student (supervised by Robert)
Leverages data-driven and process-based models to explore interplay between freshwater ecosystem and lake mixing.
PhD student (co-supervised by Robert)
Applies process-based models to understand the dynamics of subtropical urban lakes, including thermal stratification, water quality, and critical events.
PhD student (co-supervised by Robert)
Part of ITN inventWater
Works on adaptation strategies for oxygen depletion.
Development Engineer
Designs and builds our measurement and monitoring equipment.
Technician
Keeps the field work going, hauls the buoys, and tames the waves.
The Team
The Team
Dr. Tuba Bucak Onay
Tenure-Track Researcher
Tuba is the co-lead of the Computational Limnology team focussing on Landscape Limnology. She is a Researcher in Lake Modeling and Freshwater Ecology at Aarhus University. Tuba specializes in lake modeling, catchment modeling (SWAT), data analysis, GIS, and lake carbon dynamics. Her primary motivation in research is to apply ecological theory and statistical/modelling tools to deliver robust methodologies/solutions for management, biodiversity and conservation challenges. Her hobbies include exploring musical instruments and studying ancient languages.
Ahmed Elhabashy
PhD Student
Ahmed is a PhD student in the Freshwater Ecology section at Aarhus University. His research leverages data-driven and process-based models to explore the dynamics of freshwater systems, esp. in the Villum Fonden-funded Ravn Sø project. He has a strong interest in scientific programming and lake modeling, applying these skills to his academic work. Outside of his studies, Ahmed's hobbies include traveling, video games, football, and baking cheesecakes.
Lipa Gutani Terrence Nkwalale
PhD Student (main supervisor: Dr. Karsten Rinke)
Lipa is a PhD student in the ITN inventWater at the Lake Research Department at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (Germany). His research explores climate adaptation strategies for lakes, including the development and implementation of dissolved oxygen models within lake environments.
Marthin Pedersen
Development Engineer
Marthin is a Development Engineer with a background in Mechanical Engineering working on the design and realization of measurement and monitoring tasks in aquatic ecosystems. Outside of work, Marthin enjoys working on electronics projects, engaging in fast-paced sports, and spending quality time with family.