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".
G (Germán) Pérez Pesamosca
PhD candidate
About the PhD defence
Date
Thu 12 February 2026
15:30 - 17:00
15:30 - 17:00
Organisational unit
Wageningen University & Research, PE&RC, Soil Biology
Location
Omnia - Building 105
PhD candidate
G (Germán) Pérez Pesamosca
Promoters
prof.dr. W (Wietse) de Boer
External co-promoters
Dr Paul L.E Bodelier