Han Chen - Faculty Candidate CRC Tier 1 Chair seminar

Diversity and function of terrestrial ecosystems under global changes

In our research lab, we are intrigued by the consequences of biodiversity loss and climate change on ecosystem function and nutrient dynamics. We strive to contribute to societal decision-making process in ways to assure ecological sustainability of natural and managed ecosystems in a changing environment.

Large spatial and long temporal scales are characteristics of our research. Most of research projects are implemented in boreal and northern temperate forest ecosystems. In the meantime, we are interested in terrestrial ecosystem processes at the globe scale by critically evaluating published literature and collaborating with researchers in other countries.