SIGNATURE RESEARCH AREAS
Carbon sequestration
Sustainable agriculture & agroecology
Climate change mitigation
Biochar
Greenhouse gas emissions
Sustainable agriculture & agroecology
Climate change mitigation
Biochar
Greenhouse gas emissions
RESEARCH INTERESTS
| agroforestry | cereal-legume intercrops | organic soil amendments | soil health & security | greenhouse gas emissions | carbon sequestration | soil-plant interactions in a changing climate | bioenergy crops | tropical, temperate and northern agroecosystems | interactions in riparian ecosystems in agricultural landscapes |
rESEARCH TOOLS
| stable isotopes | process-based models | carbon source utilization |
RESEARCH APPROACH
The SED research group aims to deepen our understanding of soil transformations and processes, as well as explore the intricate relationship between plants, soil, and the atmosphere. We are particularly focused on harnessing the potential of both natural and managed ecosystems to combat climate change through activities such as carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas mitigation, and enhancing the long-term resilience of food and soil systems. Our field research spans across temperate and northern regions of Canada, as well as areas in Latin America and Africa.
CONTACT INFORMATION
M. Oelbermann, Ph.D. (Professor)
School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
E-mail: moelbermann @ uwaterloo.ca
Phone Office: + 519 888 4567 | Phone Lab: + 519 888 4567 Extension 48287
X: @OelbermannMaren
School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
E-mail: moelbermann @ uwaterloo.ca
Phone Office: + 519 888 4567 | Phone Lab: + 519 888 4567 Extension 48287
X: @OelbermannMaren
OUR FUNDING AGENCIES
Website last updated April 2025