Kai-Frederik Lenz

Dr. Kai-Frederik Lenz is a researcher at the Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel's Marine Geophysics and Hydroacoustics department under Prof. Dr. Sebastian Krastel. He specializes in glacial dynamics, seismic reflection techniques, and continental shelf evolution.

• B.Sc. Geosciences (2016) from the University of Bremen
• M.Sc. Geophysics (2019) and Ph.D. (2024) from Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel

His research focuses on Quaternary glacial dynamics in eastern Canada using 2D seismic reflection and hydroacoustic methods. He investigates impact crater lakes like Lake Manicouagan and contributes to pre-site surveys for continental/ocean drilling projects. His work also includes sediment sampling and physical property analysis of cores.

Dr. Lenz has published seven peer-reviewed articles (2020–2024) in journals like Marine Geology and Frontiers in Marine Science, primarily analyzing glacial retreat processes on the Labrador Shelf, tunnel valleys in the North Sea, and seismic stratigraphy of crater lakes. His methodologies emphasize high-resolution seismic data and hydroacoustic mapping.

He has participated in over 10 marine expeditions (2015–2023) aboard vessels like RV Maria S. Merian and RV Meteor, leading hydroacoustic and seismic surveys in regions such as the Labrador Sea, Baltic Sea, and Canary Islands. His roles include team leadership in seismic data acquisition and student training in mapping methods.

Dr. Lenz is affiliated with the DFG Priority Programme SPP 1006-ICDP and collaborates with researchers like Felix Gross and Arne Lohrberg. His expertise bridges marine geophysics and glacial landform analysis.