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Research interests
Dr. Larsen’s research focusses on human-landscape interaction, abiotic-biotic environmental feedbacks, rewilding, and ecosystem services. Her research has implications for conservation, land-use planning, and nature-based solutions. In her research she pays particular attention to better understanding the processes within sustainably managed and resilient landscapes, and how to create and manage them. This is where all of her research lines (human-landscape interaction, abiotic-biotic interactions, rewilding) and many spatiotemporal scales (millennial to minute, landscape to plot) come together, as a successful restoration/regeneration of a landscape is only possible when past human modifications, and their effects on the environment can be matched with an understanding of the present environmental processes initiated e.g. by conservation techniques like rewilding. Dr. Larsen is an integrative scientist, and has a keen interest in involving practitioners and the general public in her research. She is running several citizen science projects, and lead conferences dedicated to practitioners and managers in the field of catchment management and conservation with the goal of translating the results of her research into practice. She is also actively promoting on an European and national level the field of Biogeomorphology, by leading special issues in the field, running conference sessions, and workshops in this new, and exciting field of research.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Beavers can convert stream corridors to persistent carbon sinks
Hallberg, L., Larsen, A., Ceperley, N., d’Epagnier, R., Brouwers, T. F., Schaefli, B., Thurnheer, S., Barba, J., Angst, C., Dennis, M. & Larsen, J. R., 18 Mar 2026, In: Communications Earth and Environment. 7, 1, 227.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Beavers can turn streams into carbon stores – we measured how much
Larsen, J., Larsen, A. & Hallberg, L., 18 Mar 2026Research output: Non-textual form › Web publication/site › Popular
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Modelling the cumulative effects of Late-Holocene anthropogenic activities on phreatic groundwater levels
Chaulagain, L., H.J. Candel, J., de Louw, P., van der Meij, W. M., Larsen, A. & Wallinga, J., 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Past Landscape Dynamics as a Guide for Conservation Interventions in Bardia National Park, Nepal
Kleijwegt, Z., Nota, K., Vernot, B., Atag, G. & Larsen, A., 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Using sedimentary ancient DNA to identify past ecosystem engineering in rivers: EGU26-15208
Larsen, A., Nota, K., van der Sleen, P., Brouwers, T., Ramirez-Cortes, B., Sperisen, C., Kleijwegt, Z. & Vernot, B., 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Datasets
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Isotopes and related data associated with water tracing with environmental DNA in a high-Alpine catchment
Ceperley, N. (Contributor), Michelon, A. (Creator), Beria, H. (Creator), Salyani, A. (Creator), Ba, R. (Creator), Larsen, A. (Contributor), Mächler, E. (Creator), Altermatt, F. (Contributor), Schaefli, B. (Creator) & Vennemann, T. W. (Contributor), University of Lausanne, 21 Oct 2019
Dataset
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Environmental DNA simultaneously informs hydrological and biodiversity characterization of an Alpine catchment
Mächler, E. (Creator), Salyani, A. (Creator), Walser, J.-C. (Creator), Larsen, A. (Creator), Schaefli, B. (Creator), Altermatt, F. (Creator) & Ceperlay, N. (Creator), Eawag, 23 Dec 2020
https://www.ebi.ac.uk/ena/browser/view/PRJEB32569
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Activities
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Monitoring beaver populations and ecosystem services
Larsen, A. (Speaker)
4 Feb 2025Activity: Talk/presentation/lecture › Oral presentation › Professional
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Vastlegging stikstof en kolenstof door bevers en beverdammen
Larsen, A. (Speaker)
30 Jun 2023Activity: Talk/presentation/lecture › Keynote talk › Professional
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Riverine Biogeomorphology
Larsen, A. (Speaker)
26 Jan 2023Activity: Talk/presentation/lecture › Keynote talk › Academic
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How to create spaces for science-policy interaction and dialogue
Larsen, A. (Speaker)
25 Apr 2023Activity: Talk/presentation/lecture › Keynote talk › Academic
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How can institutions assess impact beyond citations? Paths towards recognition and impact
Larsen, A. (Speaker)
23 Apr 2023Activity: Talk/presentation/lecture › Lecture/seminar/webinar › Academic
Press/Media
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Groundbreaking study finds a natural way to fight climate change
22/03/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research › Popular
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Bevers blijken helden in koolstofopslag
21/03/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment › Popular
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Bevers wonen vaker dicht bij mensen en dat is niet maar nadelig, zeggen kenners
21/08/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research › Popular
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Beavers can help us adapt to climate change - here's how
13/03/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research › Popular
Prizes
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Startersgrant PhD
Candel, J. (Recipient) & Larsen, A. (Recipient), 1 Jan 2025
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Projects
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Sedimentary ancient DNA (sedaDNA) as a robust tool for river science
Brouwers, T. (PhD candidate), Vanacker, V. (Promotor), Larsen, A. (Co-promotor) & van der Sleen, P. (Co-promotor)
1/04/26 → …
Project: PhD
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Sedimentary ancient DNA (sedaDNA) as a robust tool for river science
Ramirez-Cortes, B. (PhD candidate), Vanacker, V. (Promotor), Larsen, A. (Co-promotor) & van der Sleen, P. (Co-promotor)
1/06/25 → …
Project: PhD
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Restoring resilient river systems (Resist)
Larsen, A. (Project Leader)
1/05/25 → …
Project: NWO project
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Hydro-bio-geomorphic controls on carbon storage in floodplains
Boterman, L. (PhD candidate), Vanacker, V. (Promotor), Candel, J. (Co-promotor) & Larsen, A. (Co-promotor)
1/02/25 → …
Project: PhD
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Let it Soak: Assessing Sponge Landscapes to Enhance Climate Resilience
Wittmann, C. (PhD candidate), Wallinga, J. (Promotor), Weerts, A. H. (Promotor) & Larsen, A. (Co-promotor)
1/10/23 → …
Project: PhD