Miriam Römer consistently combines geophysical, marine geological, and geochemical methods to answer higher-level questions about the methane matter cycle. Her pioneering scientific work in the field of seafloor methane seeps made her an internationally sought-after young scientist in marine geosciences.
The Hermann Credner Award or Hermann Credner Fellowship (endowed in 1960 by Prof. Hermann Credner) is awarded to outstanding young scientists under the age of 40. The award serves to promote further research.