Stomatal control, tree water relations and photosynthesis modelling.
My PhD project focuses on the theory of stomatal control and gas exchange in trees. I've been developing a new theoretical framework for stomatal control functions and trying it out using the land surface model JSBACH. I'm also part of the micrometeorology group at INAR / Physics.
Climate change, tree ecophysiology
My research focuses on how the changing climate affects wintertime physiology of trees. Particularly I am currently studying the effect of freezing and thawing on trees and the future concenquences of global warming in the northern forests.
Xylem, nutrition, tree growth modelling
Focused on the height growth decline of old-growth trees, my research centralizes on the hydraulic dynamics and nutrition conditions of the predominant tree species of Finland. Both field measurements and laboratory means are employed in my studies, yet in mathematics I the most trust.
Tree ecophysiology, hydraulic conductance, root systems, drought stress
I am now focusing on the hydraulic conductance of the Scots pine root system, especially effects of the root length on hydraulic properties. In addition, i will cover the implication of hydraulic conductance of the root systems for the distribution of soil water and modeling draught.
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My research project focuses on the biogeochemical and biophysical feedbacks from forest harvesting. More specifically I study the impact of forest management in tree physiology and the tree-soil interactions in different soil conditions.
Tree root growth, morphology and rhizosphere microbiology
My main topic is to study how forest managements and climate changes affect tree root growth, morphology and rhizosphere microbiology. In addition, I will study the interaction between root and rhizosphere microorganisms.
Remote sensing of photosynthesis
My MSc thesis focuses on remote sensing optical signals of two species of saplings in response to drought or heat stress. My research is based on a project that explores the potential relationship between BVOC emissions and optical signals and the factors controlling it.
Forest management options in sustainable forestry
I study how different forest management options affect wooden plants physiology, soils, microbes, and their interactions in boreal forests. The aim is to draw conclusions on how different forest management options affect the resilience of boreal forests to climate change in order to ensure a sustainable forestry in the future.
Tree ecophysiology, xylem anatomy, xylem formation
I am investigating how xylem conduits and interconduit pits scale with distance from the treetop, and if site conditions can influence the scaling patterns. Furthermore, I am studying the intra-annual dynamics of xylem formation (i.e. wood growth).
Tree hydraulics, water and carbon transport in trees
My research focuses on tree hydraulics and aims to understand the physiological mechanisms of water and carbon transport in trees. During my PhD, I am exploring various aspects of tree physiology, including sap flow, stem radial growth, source-sink relationships, and more.
Forest phenotyping study based on multi-source remote sensing
I completed my MSc in University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, where my thesis focused on mapping grassland canopy cover in China through the integration of extensive drone imagery and satellite data. My PhD study focus on drone remote sensing and multispectral remote sensing.
My PhD project focuses on energy partitioning in and between photosystems I and II during light reactions. To understand the variability spatial (e.g. species, environmental conditions) factors cause to these mechanisms in daily and seasonal scale, I will perform optical and gas-exchange measurements both in field and laboratory conditions.
Plant drought resilience
My research interests lie in plant physiology and forest ecology. I started my advantage in plant water relations during my master’s study, where I investigated the influence of soil water/nutrient availabilities on the long-distance hydraulic pathway. My PhD project centered on plant drought resilience, with an emphasis on carbon- and hydraulic-related physiological processes.
Drought impacts on plant phloem physiology
I am working as a doctoral student on the physiology of phloem transport. Particularly, I want to study how stress impact carbon and water fluxes inside plant individuals. Previously I worked on provenance/inheritance based plant trait variation and plant invasion physiology. I am generally interested in plant sciences, ecology, biogeography and paleontology.