Following various posts at the Universities in Hannover, Heiko van Wensen has been working at the Institute of Physical Geography and Landscape Ecology since 2000. He is responsible for our measurement equipment, the laboratory, field devices and the weather stations of the institute. His teaching primarily includes laboratory courses and instructing students in the use of the various devices. Heiko van Wensen was awarded the certificate of service by the Vice-President in the presence of the PhyGeo's Director Prof. Dr. Benjamin Burkhard.