Dr. Jhenkhar Mallikarjun
Jhenkhar Mallikarjun's research focuses on forest ecology, soil biogeochemistry and ecosystem recovery, with particular interest in how natural disturbances and land-use interactions influence soil processes, nutrient cycling, vegetation dynamics and biodiversity. His work combines field-based ecological research with laboratory analyses to study post-fire ecosystem recovery, soil physical and chemical changes, microbial processes and forest vegetation responses across different ecosystems. He has conducted research in humid temperate and Mediterranean forests in Chile.
Academic & Professional Background
Since 2026
Research Assistant
Department of Soil Science of Temperate Ecosystems,
University of Göttingen
2026
University of Göttingen
2022
Scientific Assistant
Geo-Biosphere Interactions,
Department of Geosciences,
University of Tübingen, Germany
2019–2022
Scientific Assistant
Biogeochemistry of Agroecosystems,
University of Göttingen, Germany
2019
M.Sc. in Forest Science and Forest Ecology
University of Göttingen
Specialization:
Tropical and International Forestry
Thesis:
Localization of microbial hotspots in forests
by in-situ zymography.
2017–2018
Student Assistant
Soil Science of Temperate Ecosystems and
Biogeochemistry of Agroecosystems,
University of Göttingen, Germany
2016
B.Sc. in Forestry
College of Forestry, Ponnampet, University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, Shivamogga, India