Department of Mineralogy
Welcome
The department is dedicated to study mineral and phase processes in composite materials at a range of pressure and temperature conditions realized on Earth and other planets.
Projects in our group work cover fundamental research on igneous and metamorphic processes as well as technical/industrial applications governing processes in material sciences (glass, ceramics, concrete, etc.) and applied geological settings (geothermal energy, nuclear waste deposits, etc.).
In our group we follow a multidisciplinary approach spanning experimental work, numerical modelling, high end analytical tools, and state-of-the-art correlative (electron)microscopy.
Broadly speaking, our research can be assigned to two general topics with a different focus. Feel free to explore our research and individual projects here:
As part of the “Geowissenschaftliche Zentrum Göttingen / Geoscience Center Göttingen” (GZG), we maintain a diverse network of collaborations within the institute, the University and at national and international level. Our members are involved in international research collaborations, organize and contribute to international workshops, convene thematic sessions at international conferences, and participate in panels and committees responsible for shaping future research.
Graduate and Postgraduate opportunities
We are highly engaged and committed to teaching the next generation of geoscientists in the framework of the BSc and MSc degree program offered by GZG. The following list provides examples of dissertation topics that we offer in the mineralogy group. Please contact us in case you are interested!
PhD and Post-Doc positions are also available pending funding opportunities. If you are interested to join our research team then please contact us and we explore current and possible future funding with you. Please also check out the Georg-August University School of Science (GAUSS) webpage for further information regarding the University’s current graduate and early career programmes.