معرفی
Dr. Daniel A. Frick serves as Head of the Inorganic Geochemistry Laboratory at the Department of Paleoceanography and Marine Geology, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel. His research focuses on geochemical processes in marine and terrestrial systems, isotopic tracers, and Earth surface dynamics. He leads studies on silicate weathering, ocean circulation, and mantle geochemistry while advancing analytical techniques like laser ablation ICP-MS.
Key research areas include:
- Marine silicate alteration and weathering mechanisms
- Isotope geochemistry (Si, B, Li, Be)
- Climate-paleoclimate interactions via ocean circulation studies
- Geochemical characterization of oceanic plateaus and seamounts
- Experimental analysis of mineral formation and diagenetic processes
Recent work highlights include resolving marine Si isotope dynamics, tracing HIMU mantle sources, and reconstructing paleoenvironments using coral and sediment proxies. His lab develops novel analytical approaches for trace element and isotope analysis in geological and biological materials.
Collaborative efforts focus on global geochemical cycles, with projects spanning the Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific Oceans. Current investigations address the role of diagenesis in proxy fidelity and the impact of extreme climate events on Earth systems.
