Limnologist specializing in the microbial ecology of alpine and polar glaciers and the impacts of anthropogenic contaminants.
Cryosphere refers to all regions on Earth where water exists in solid form – as snow and ice – permanently or seasonally. It is the planet’s largest freshwater reservoir, containing roughly two-thirds of global freshwater.
The cryosphere is more than frozen water; it is a living archive of Earth’s history and a sentinel of environmental change. Studying it means protecting it—for science, for life, and the future.
Birgit Sattler is a dedicated alpine and polar ecologist known for her consistently positive attitude, whether she’s exploring remote glaciers with her team or managing paperwork back in the office.