PIK - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
Sarah Bereswill is a scientist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, specializing in vegetation modeling within the "Ecosystems in Transition" workgroup since April 2022. Prior to this role, Sarah served as a Research PhD Student at the University of Potsdam, focusing on plant and soil sciences, culminating in a PhD thesis on 3D root system architecture and biogeochemical parameters in the rhizosphere. Sarah's academic journey includes significant research projects and teaching experiences at both institutions, alongside earlier roles as a student research assistant across various organizations, contributing to studies on greenhouse gas emissions, heavy metal availability in plants, and nutrient mineralization. Educational credentials include a PhD in Geoecology, a Master's in Geoecology, and a Bachelor's in Environmental Protection, with studies conducted at the University of Potsdam and the Technical University of Applied Sciences Bingen.
PIK - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
At PIK, researchers in the natural and social sciences from all over the world work closely together to study global change and its impacts on ecological, economic and social systems. Researchers examine the earth system's capacity for withstanding human interventions and devise strategies and options for a sustainable development of humankind and nature. Interdisciplinary and solution-oriented approaches are a distinctive characteristic of the institute.