Samantha Spinoso Sosa
Research interests
I am interested in exploring the dynamic relationships between soil properties and plant growth to contribute to a deeper understanding of plant-soil hydraulic processes. This includes investigating how water is transported between roots and shoots under varying soil moisture conditions and how soil conditions influence plant water uptake. Additionally, I work with advanced imaging techniques and data processing to visualize and quantify below- and aboveground interactions, providing insights into plant-soil dynamics. Beyond research, I am passionate about science communication, striving to bridge the gap between research and public understanding by presenting complex scientific topics in an accessible, engaging, and actionable way.
Education
- Starting 04/2025: Ph.D. candidate in the Research Training Group “Urban Green Infrastructure”, co-supervised by the Professorship for Urban Productive Ecosystems and Professorship for Soil Biophysics and Environmental Systems, Technical University of Munich, Germany.
- 2021 – 2024: M. Sc. in Sustainable Resource Management, Technical University of Munich, Germany. Thesis: “Understanding the Coordination Between Above- and Belowground Hydraulic Conductance in Maize Plants in Response to Varying Soil Moisture Levels".
- 2014 – 2020: B. Sc. in Environmental Engineering, University of Veracruz, Mexico. Thesis: “Analysis of a Biosorbent Produced from Sugarcane
Work Experiences
2024 – 2025: Research assistant, Professorship of Soil Biophysics and Environmental Systems, Technical University of Munich, Germany.