Methane-oxidizing bacteria; “the gatekeepers of methane” Insights into their niche differentiation in freshwater systems

PhD defence
In short- 12 February 2026
- 15.30 - 17.00 h
- Auditorium Omnia, building 105, Wageningen Campus
- Livestream available
Summary
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas which is linked to global warming. Freshwater systems are acknowledged as great methane emitters. My thesis focused on the ecology of methane-oxidizing bacteria, a bacterial group that their activity is essential de decrease methane emissions.
PhD Candidate
The Candidate of the PhD defence "Methane-oxidizing bacteria; “the gatekeepers of methane”
Insights into their niche differentiation in freshwater systems".
Organisational unit
Wageningen University & Research, PE&RC, Soil Biology
Location
PhD candidate
Promotor(s)
External Co-Promotor(s)
Dr Paul L.E Bodelier