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Dr Alexander Francke is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences, University of Adelaide. His research focuses on paleoclimate and environmental reconstructions using sedimentary and geochemical proxies from Quaternary lake sediments across the Mediterranean, Australia, Asia, and the Arctic. He specializes in element geochemistry and stable isotope proxies to quantify catchment erosion and climate-human interactions, with a particular emphasis on Lake Ohrid's 1.3 million-year record.
He holds grants including ARC DP250100936 (AUD$545k) for tracking desert flooding and ANZIC funding for Lake Ohrid Sr isotope studies. Teaching responsibilities include GEOLOGY 1103, 2505, and 3505 courses. Supervision focuses on Masters/PhD students in paleoclimate and geochemistry. Professional activities include editorial roles and international collaborations.
His research integrates sedimentology, geochemistry, and isotope analysis to explore climate variability, with recent work on Holocene hydrology, Pliocene North African humid phases, and mercury records in Balkan lakes. Key achievements include defining Mediterranean-African monsoon links and advancing uranium isotope applications in lacustrine systems.
