- Geochemistry of the landscape
- Soil geography
- Laboratory and field measurement methods
Dr. Michael Zierdt
MZ : Dr. Michael Zierdt (Fellow)
Areas of responsibility
Head of the Geoecological Laboratory Area: Geoecology
Contact options (Zierdt, Michael – English)
Mail: michael.zierdt@geo.uni-halle.de | Tel: +49 (0)345 55 26032 | | Room: H4 1.30 | Consultation hours: Wednesday & Thursday 11:00 - 12:00(during the semester break only by appointment)
Research
Projects
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FRAKWA – Remote-sensing analysis and capacity-building for water resilience research in the agricultural sector in Khorezm Project (Geoecology)
Water scarcity in Khorezm: Young German and Uzbek researchers are using satellite data to analyse land use and soil conditions, and are producing open data and teaching modules. (FRAKWA


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Rewetting of a fen in the Nedlitz Lowlands Project (Geoecology)
Renaturalisation of an agricultural peatland by increasing water retention in the Nedlitzer Niederung - a pilot project for Saxony-Anhalt (ReMoWaNN


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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
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Biography
- since 1993
Head of the Geoecological Laboratory at the Department of Geography at MLU Halle-Wittenberg - 1990 – 93
Research assistant at the Department of Geography at MLU Halle-Wittenberg - 1986 – 89
Aspirant at the Moscow State Lomonosov University, 1989 doctorate - 1981 – 86
Studied geography at the Moscow State Lomonosov University
Publications
Supervised Theses
Relevant Posts & Pages (3)
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FRAKWA in Urgench: Focus on agricultural systems, satellite data, the water cycle and water quality ( Post: Cooperation, International, Network and Partnership Geoecology )
In October 2026, FRAKWA launched a three-week seminar at Urgench State University: remote sensing, irrigation control, hydrological modelling and water…
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Expanding cooperation with Urgench State University ( Post: Cooperation, Network and Partnership Geoecology )
Two academics from Urgench State University visited MLU. The focus was on joint research, fieldwork and publications, as well as opportunities for student and…
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Kick-off event for the peatland project in the Nedlitz lowlands ( Post: News, Outreach, Project Geoecology )
The kick-off event for the peatland project in the Nedlitz lowlands on 24 April 2026. The event was organised by the project team from the Department of…