Research Theme: Earth System Evolution
The Earth is composed of interacting components including the solid Earth, biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and cryosphere. The research theme “Evolution of Earth Systems” investigates the interactions between these components on both human and geologic (millions of years) timescales, with an emphasis on understanding terrestrial processes.
Selection of Research Topics in the Field of Earth System Evolution
Magmatic and metamorphic processes, economic geology
Mechanics, structure, and stability of glaciers and ice sheets
Tectonics, structure, and physics of the solid Earth
Application of novel geochemical and modeling techniques to quantify Earth history and environmental change
Interactions between the biosphere and geosphere
Paleoecology and evolution of life on Earth
Earth surface processes, soils, and geomorphology
Climate and paleoclimate investigations using geochemical, paleontological, and computer modeling techniques
The Following Work Groups are Active in the Research Theme Earth System Evolution
Applied Mineralogy
Prof. Dr. Klaus Nickel
Experimental Mineralogy
Prof. Dr. Marcus Nowak
Invertebrate Paleontology
Prof. James Nebelsick, PhD
Terrestrial Paleoclimatology
Prof. Dr. Madelaine Böhme
Petrology and Mineral Resources
Prof. Dr. Gregor Markl
Environmental Systems Analysis
Jun.-Prof. Dr. Christiane Zarfl
Climatology and the Biosphere
Prof. Dr. Kira Rehfeld