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Dr. Dawid Szymanowski is a Lecturer at the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (D-EAPS) at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on geochronology, petrology, and magmatic processes, particularly in large igneous provinces and lunar systems. He specializes in high-precision U-Pb dating techniques, including ID-TIMS and LA-ICP-MS analyses of zircon, cassiterite, and calcite. His work addresses fundamental questions about magma evolution, crustal formation, and volcanic-plutonic connections. Recent projects include studies on Antarctic paleoenvironments, lunar crustal solidification, and silicic volcanism in Europe and South America.
Dr. Szymanowski has developed new reference materials for geochronological studies and contributed to methodological advancements in zircon dating. His research integrates experimental petrology, isotopic analysis, and field-based investigations to understand magmatic systems across planetary scales. Notable contributions include refining the chronology of the Deccan Traps, Yellowstone-Snake River Plain ignimbrites, and the Moon’s early history.
His publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, combining geochronology with geochemical and petrological data to unravel Earth’s and planetary processes. He actively participates in interlaboratory reproducibility studies and advocates for standardized reporting practices in geochronology.
While no specific awards or grants are listed, his extensive publication record and methodological innovations highlight his significant contributions to the field. His research group collaborates internationally on projects ranging from terrestrial volcanic systems to extraterrestrial samples.
