Sophie Steinhagen
Position
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Short info
I am curator of the cryptogam collections, with a particular research emphasis on marine macroalgae. By integrating molecular, genomic, and aquaculture methods, my team explores algae biodiversity, ecology, and physiology to understand marine ecosystems and foster a sustainable Blue Economy.
Publications
2025
- Hofmann, Laurie C.; Brakel, Janina; Bartsch, Inka et al. (2025). A European biobanking strategy for safeguarding macroalgal genetic material to ensure food security, biosecurity and conservation of biodiversity. (external link)
- Steinhagen, Sophie; Schrofner-Brunner, Elena; Schrofner-Brunner, Benedikt et al. (2025). Green gold rush in the Baltic Sea: Investigating sea lettuce's performance by distribution mapping of valuable compounds in a fluctuating environment. (external link)