World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Jürgen Augustin

Jürgen Augustin

D-Index & Metrics

Environmental Sciences

D-Index
43
Citations
6575
World Ranking
7149
National Ranking
459

Overview

Jürgen Augustin is affiliated with the Leibniz Association in Germany, contributing extensively to research in environmental science and agricultural and biological sciences. Their work spans multiple interconnected fields, with a focus on soil science, ecology, and plant science, alongside specialized interests in pollution and global and planetary change.

Augustin's research topics cover a diverse range including soil erosion and sediment transport, soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics, peatlands and wetlands ecology, coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics, microbial community ecology and physiology, remote sensing in agriculture, and microplastics and plastic pollution.

  • Soil erosion and sediment transport
  • Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics
  • Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology
  • Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
  • Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology
  • Remote Sensing in Agriculture
  • Microplastics and Plastic Pollution

Their frequent coauthors include Mathias Hoffmann, Maire Holz, Rainer Remus, Steffen Kolb, and Annette Prochnow, reflecting a collaborative research network primarily within environmental and agricultural sciences.

  • Mathias Hoffmann
  • Maire Holz
  • Rainer Remus
  • Steffen Kolb
  • Annette Prochnow

Augustin publishes regularly in journals such as SSRN Electronic Journal, Geoderma, The Science of The Total Environment, Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, and Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. These venues highlight the applied and theoretical aspects of soil and environmental research addressed in their studies.

  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Geoderma
  • The Science of The Total Environment
  • Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems
  • Journal of soil science and plant nutrition

Selected recent papers authored or coauthored by Augustin include:

  • "Microplastic fibers affect dynamics and intensity of CO2 and N2O fluxes from soil differently," 2021, Microplastics and Nanoplastics
  • "Erosion effects on soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics on cultivated slopes: A meta-analysis," 2021, Geoderma
  • "Silicon uptake and isotope fractionation dynamics by crop species," 2020, Biogeosciences
  • "Increased wheat yield and soil C stocks after silica fertilization at the field scale," 2023, The Science of The Total Environment
  • "The unexpected long period of elevated CH4 emissions from an inundated fen meadow ended only with the occurrence of cattail (Typha latifolia)," 2023, Global Change Biology

Best Publications

  • Plant rhizodeposition — an important source for carbon turnover in soils

    Birgit W. Hütsch;Jürgen Augustin;Wolfgang Merbach

  • Automated Gas Chromatographic System for Rapid Analysis of the Atmospheric Trace Gases Methane, Carbon Dioxide, and Nitrous Oxide

    N. Loftfield;H. Flessa;J. Augustin;F. Beese

  • Assessing greenhouse gas emissions from peatlands using vegetation as a proxy

    John Couwenberg;Annett Thiele;Franziska Tanneberger;Jürgen Augustin

  • High emissions of greenhouse gases from grasslands on peat and other organic soils.

    Bärbel Tiemeyer;Elisa Albiac Borraz;Jürgen Augustin;Michel Bechtold

  • Emission of the Greenhouse Gases Nitrous Oxide and Methane from Constructed Wetlands in Europe

    A K Søvik;J Augustin;K Heikkinen;J T Huttunen

  • Nitrogen processes in terrestrial ecosystems

    Klaus Butterbach-Bahl;Per Gundersen;Per Ambus;Jürgen Augustin

  • Phosphorus mobilization in rewetted fens: the effect of altered peat properties and implications for their restoration

    Dominik Zak;Carola Wagner;Brian Payer;Jürgen Augustin

  • A new methodology for organic soils in national greenhouse gas inventories: Data synthesis, derivation and application

    Bärbel Tiemeyer;Annette Freibauer;Elisa Albiac Borraz;Jürgen Augustin

  • Quantifying N 2 O reduction to N 2 based on N 2 O isotopocules – validation with independent methods (helium incubation and 15 N gas flux method)

    Dominika Lewicka-Szczebak;Jürgen Augustin;Anette Giesemann;Reinhard Well

  • Nitrous oxide emissions from European agriculture - an analysis of variability and drivers of emissions from field experiments

    R. M. Rees;J. Augustin;G. Alberti;B. C. Ball

  • Nitrous oxide, dinitrogen and methane emission in a subsurface flow constructed wetland

    Ü Mander;V. Kuusemets;K. Lõhmus;T. Mauring

  • Organic sediment formed during inundation of a degraded fen grassland emits large fluxes of CH4 and CO2

    Maria Hahn-Schöfl;Dominik Zak;Merten Minke;Jörg Gelbrecht

  • Nitrate removal from drained and reflooded fen soils affected by soil N transformation processes and plant uptake

    Ulrike Rückauf;Jürgen Augustin;Rolf Russow;Wolfgang Merbach

  • Microplastic fibers affect dynamics and intensity of CO2 and N2O fluxes from soil differently

    Matthias C. Rillig;Mathias Hoffmann;Anika Lehmann;Yun Liang

  • Gaseous fluxes in the nitrogen and carbon budgets of subsurface flow constructed wetlands.

    Ülo Mander;Krista Lõhmus;Sille Teiter;Tõnu Mauring

  • Automated modeling of ecosystem CO2 fluxes based on periodic closed chamber measurements: A standardized conceptual and practical approach

    Mathias Hoffmann;Nicole Jurisch;Elisa Albiac Borraz;Ulrike Hagemann

  • Factors influencing nitrous oxide and methane emissions from minerotrophic fens in northeast Germany

    J. Augustin;W. Merbach;J. Rogasik

  • Nitrous oxide emission budgets and land-use-driven hotspots for organic soils in Europe

    T. Leppelt;R. Dechow;S. Gebbert;A. Freibauer

  • Effect of changing temperature and water table on trace gas emission from minerotrophic mires

    J. Augustin;W. Merbach;W. Schmidt;E. Reining

  • Dynamics of gaseous nitrogen and carbon fluxes in riparian alder forests

    Kaido Soosaar;Ülo Mander;Martin Maddison;Arno Kanal

  • The relationship between phosphate absorption and root length in nine wheat cultivars

    W. Römer;J. Augustin;G. Schilling

Frequent Co-Authors

Michael Sommer
Michael Sommer University of Potsdam
Ülo Mander
Ülo Mander University of Tartu
Annette Freibauer
Annette Freibauer Max Planck Society
Stephan Glatzel
Stephan Glatzel University of Vienna
Dominik Zak
Dominik Zak Aarhus University
Torsten Sachs
Torsten Sachs Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences
Krista Lõhmus
Krista Lõhmus University of Tartu
Sabine Fiedler
Sabine Fiedler Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz
Gerald Jurasinski
Gerald Jurasinski University of Greifswald
Klaus Dittert
Klaus Dittert University of Göttingen

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For those interested in Environmental Sciences, exploring related online degrees can open diverse career doors. Many students start with a cheap online general studies degree to build a broad academic foundation while keeping costs low. This approach allows flexibility before specializing in a specific field.

If you are looking for a manageable academic load, consider degrees highlighted under what is the easiest bachelor's degree to get. These programs can reduce stress and help you graduate on time, which is beneficial if you want to enter the workforce quickly.

Specialized programs in environmental fields include the best online geology degree, which is ideal for those passionate about earth sciences, offering skills applicable in conservation, resource management, and environmental assessment.

Additionally, a geographic information systems degree is increasingly valuable, providing expertise in spatial data analysis crucial for environmental planning and sustainability efforts. Together, these pathways provide a comprehensive roadmap for a successful career in Environmental Sciences.

Best Scientists Citing Jürgen Augustin

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles