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Adele Maciute

Doctoral Student

Department of Marine Sciences
Mail
adele.maciute@gu.se
Visiting address
Medicinaregatan 7B
413 90 Göteborg
Room number
4178

About Adele Maciute

I specialize in aquatic ecology and biogeochemistry, with a focus on understanding ecosystem dynamics in the face of rapid environmental change.

The goal of my PhD (supervised by Stefano Bonaglia) is to quantify the role of microscopic invertebrates (meiofauna) in marine sediment processes, particularly in elemental cycling and benthic metabolism. In addition to meiofauna, I also investigate the roles of macrofauna and microbial communities. My work integrates both field expeditions (sediment and water column sampling) and controlled laboratory incubation experiments.

I primarily employ geochemical techniques, including fine-scale profiling of oxygen, pH, sulfides, and nitrous oxide using Clark-type microsensors, nutrient analysis, and sediment property assessments. Additionally, I utilize molecular biology tools such as metabarcoding and microscopy.

Beyond my scientific work, I am passionate about public speaking and advancing marine research through innovative technologies like robotics.