Aarhus Universitets segl

Sørine Gerlich

My research interest is ecology and ecophysiology, with a focus on how terrestrial arthropods respond to environmental stress, particularly in the context of climate change.

During my PhD, I gained extensive experience analyzing long-term observations from the field to explore how abiotic factors affect species, populations, and communities. My work was particularly centered on understanding how arthropods in Arctic ecosystems respond in their phenology (timing of biological events) to rapidly shifting environmental conditions.

In addition to my interest in large-scale ecological patterns, I am deeply fascinated by how individual organisms cope with climate and chemical stress, focusing on the physiological mechanisms driving these responses and adaptations. Currently, in my first postdoc, I am investigating the pathways of fatty acid biosynthesis in the freeze-tolerant white worm Enchytraeus albidus. This research not only advances our understanding of physiological adaptations to different temperature regimes, but also has practical applications in sustainable aquaculture, with the goal of optimizing E. albidus as a live feed for juvenile fish.

Contact info

C.F. Møllers Allé 4
Building 1120
8000 Aarhus C

Mail: soger@ecos.au.dk