About us
The Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science | CeMESS is driven by the ambition to understand the intricate connections between life and the environment. Researchers at CeMESS investigate how these connections shape the health of people and the planet.
We integrate curiosity-driven fundamental research and solution-oriented approaches to assume societal responsibility and advance the mechanistic understanding of how microbial and environmental systems interact across scales.

Learn more about the Centre
CeMESS Reports
Discover more about the Centre – our people, research, and achievements. Explore our four divisions, Doctoral School, and recent highlights here.

Women at CeMESS
At the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science | CeMESS, science is driven by brilliant minds – and more than half of them are women.
CeMESS/Ludwig Schedl (4), CeMESS/Stephanie Scholz, Private (2), University of Portsmouth, CeMESS/Clemens Fabry, Gabriel Sigmund, Dagmar Woebken, Marko Cvejic, Julianna RitterPersons of Trust at CeMESS
As ‘persons of trust’ we provide support in resolving conflicts. We ensure confidentiality, your information will not be shared.
PrivateLocations
CeMESS is located at the University Biology Building (UBB) in Vienna's 3rd district as well as at the University Centre Althangrund (UZA II) in Vienna's 19th district.
CeMESS/Pamele NoellekeStaff List
Meet the people behind CeMESS – explore our staff list and learn more about the researchers and experts.
CeMESS/Maximilian Prag



