Albert Benthien

Dr. Albert Benthien is a Lab Manager at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), specializing in paleoenvironmental reconstruction using isotopic analyses of marine materials. His work focuses on carbon and boron isotopes in organisms like corals and foraminifera to reconstruct past ocean conditions. He leads the Proxy-Lab, advancing methods such as femtosecond laser ablation for precise isotope measurements. Key research areas include alkenone-based climate proxies, ocean acidification impacts, and the interplay between temperature, CO2, and marine ecosystems.

• Affiliations: Marine Geochemistry Department, AWI Bremerhaven
• Key Projects: Boron isotope paleo-pH reconstructions, alkenone δ13C studies, mesocosm experiments on CO2 effects.

His interdisciplinary collaborations span geochemistry, oceanography, and climate science, with contributions to understanding Quaternary climate cycles and methodological advancements in proxy analysis.