Stable Isotope Geochemistry
ABOUT ME
My research interest is broadly-defined, interdisciplinary geochemistry of surficial and subsurface processes of the Earth during geologic time, utilizing both advanced chemical and isotopic techniques. Specific research fields include fundamental stable isotope geochemistry, organic-petroleum geochemistry, isotope hydrology, paleoclimatology/ paleoceanography, biogeochemistry.
Stable isotope geochemistry is a matured, yet incredibly fast-moving research area. Utilizing ‘natural tracers’ of pretty much all chemical elements, we can study biogeochemical processes that have been in operation before and since the formation of the earth. Exciting new ideas and analytical tools have been developing rapidly even in the past decades.
RESEARCH
A wide range of research projects of stable isotope geochemistry are being conducted in organic/petroleum geochemistry, environmental and hydrological isotope geochemistry, and carbon compounds and cycle in the deep Earth and space, utilizing state-of-the-art stable isotope techniques (isotope ratio mass-spec, NMR-nuclear magnetic resonance).
TEACHING
GCH 5350: Stable Isotope Geochemistry
GEOL 4300: Introduction to Petroleum Systems
GEOL 3322: Oceanography