Dr Joerg Arnscheidt
Lecturer in Earth Systems Science
School of Geog & Environmental Scs
Ulster University
Ireland
Biography
Joerg teaches on undergraduate and postgraduate modules on the environmental science and geography degree programmes. His main teaching interests lie in hydrology, aquatic topics of chemistry and biology, water treatment and water management. In particular, he enjoys teaching laboratory classes and field schools.
Research Interest
Joerg researches issues of water quality and aquatic ecology. Currently active research and conservation projects he is involved in investigate antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance, interactions between bacteria, algae and aquatic invertebrates, filter feeders, monitoring and ecological consequences of siltation, nutrient management and crayfish conservation. Other recurring topics are water quality of natural bathing waters, ecological impact of channelisation and ecology of subterranean and hyporheic environments. Current research project with external funding: Collaborative Action for the Natura Network (CANN, funded by EU INTERREG VA).
Publications
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Contemporary stromatolite formation in high intertidal rock pools, Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland: preliminary observations Journal of Coastal Research Date: (2013)
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The Ancient Britons: Groundwater fauna survived extreme climate changes over tens of millions of years across NW Europe Molecular Ecology Date: (2014)
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Using high-resolution phosphorus data to investigate mitigation measures in headwater river catchments Hydrology and Earth System Sciences Date: (2015)
