Meriel J. Bittner is a postdoctoral researcher at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Her current research is in the field of microbial ecology and centers around understanding microbial (bacteria and archaea) interactions and community dynamics. By deciphering the chemical language employed by microorganisms, Meriel aims to contribute to understanding environmental biogeochemical processes and to aid the biotechnological use of microorganisms.
Meriel received her PhD from the University of Copenhagen in September 2023, where she investigated the dynamics of the essential micronutrient vitamin B1 in coastal waters.
Community engagement:
BioGeoSCAPES fellow and ambassador
Former Early Career Scientist Representative for the Ocean Sciences Division (2020-2022) of the European Geosciences Union (EGU), founder and editor of the EGU Ocean Sciences blog, member of the life-career-wellness working group.
Meriel J. Bittner 