Humboldt Research awardee spends research stay at MPI for Biogeochemistry

Prof. Dr. Hanqin Tian is an internationally renowned Earth system scientist with a special focus on understanding the imprint of anthropogenic activities on global biogeochemistry and the planetary greenhouse gas balance by means of data synthesis and modelling. He has made important contributions to the understanding of the drivers underlying the recent trends in the budget of the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide.

On June 24, 2026 Prof. Tian is awarded the prestigious Humboldt Research Award by the Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung. The award comes with an extended research stay in Germany, which he spends at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry in Jena, hosted by Director Prof. Sönke Zaehle. During his stay, Prof. Tian intends to synthesize new observations and model results to enhance our understanding of the global nitrogen cycle.

Prof. Dr. Hanqin Tian’s main affiliation is with the Center for Earth System Science and Global Sustainability at Boston College, USA.

About the Research Award:

The Humboldt Research Award is presented annually by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation to internationally distinguished scientists in recognition of their lifetime achievements. Awardees are invited to conduct research projects in collaboration with colleagues in Germany and to independently select their host institution.