- Geoecology
- Hydrogeography
- Regional water and matter balance,
- Hydrometeorological and pedological field measurement methods
Dr. rer. nat. Gerd Schmidt
GS : Dr rer. nat. Gerd Schmidt (Fellow)
Areas of responsibility
Research assistant Area: Geoecology
Contact options (Schmidt, Gerd)
Mail: gerd.schmidt@geo.uni-halle.de | Tel: +49 (0)345 55-26063 | | Room: Raum H4 1.29 | Consultation hours: Monday 15:00 - 16:00 & by appointment(during the semester break only by appointment)
Research
Projects
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KendyrTex Project (Geoecology)
The project focuses on the production of a cotton-like fibre quality which, as a blending partner, allows processing on locally available cotton textile machines. (KendyrTex
completed ·


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CASIB Project (Geoecology)
The Project Office for Sustainable Innovations in Central Asia supports research and development projects between Germany and the Central Asian countries in the fields of climate, environment and energy. (CASIB


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BIKASA Project (Geoecology)
The project aims to develop an innovative educational programme on climate adaptation for the agricultural sector in Saxony-Anhalt. (BIKASA
completed ·


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ReKKS Project (Geoecology)
The project is developing and applying innovative, sustainable and climate-friendly agricultural concepts and methods to minimise soil erosion and improve the water, nutrient and carbon balance. (ReKKS
completed ·


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KULUNDA Project (Geoecology)
The aim is to make a significant contribution to adapting land use to local conditions and climate change, to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to sustainable regional development in temperate grasslands. (KULUNDA
completed ·


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DSG Project (Geoecology)
The German-language degree programme "Environmental Monitoring and Planning" has been integrated into two Master's degree programmes. Both biology and geography students can participate in the DSG programme. (DSG
completed ·


Biography
- since 09/2005
Research assistant in geoecology, environmental and hydrogeology, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Institute of Geosciences - 1999 – 2005
UFZ – Environmental Research Centre Leipzig – Halle GmbH, Section Hydrogeology, Project Area Urban Landscapes, Applied Landscape Ecology, - 1997 – 1999
Research assistant in geoecology, Martin Luther University Halle/Wittenberg - 1997
Doctorate (Dr. rer nat) on the topic “Environmental impact of mining – The influence of waste rock piles from Mansfeld copper slate mining on heavy metal transport in soils and waters in the Süßer See catchment area” - 1996 – 1997
Clerk, State Office for Environmental Protection Halle, Department of Water Protection / River Basin Management Planning - 1993-1996
Research assistant in geoecology, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg - 1991-1992
Scholarship holder of the German National Academic Foundation (doctoral scholarship) Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
Publications
Supervised Theses
Other activities
- Member of the MLU Internationalisation Commission
- Member of the climate change working group of the state government of Saxony-Anhalt
Relevant Posts & Pages (1)
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1st Central Asia Forum 2026 ( · Post: Event Geoecology )
Exchange on current developments, challenges and perspectives in scientific cooperation with the countries of Central Asia.