Elisabeth Falk

Elisabeth Falk is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences at North Carolina State University, located in Raleigh, NC. She holds a Ph.D. in Earth & Environmental Sciences from Columbia University (2014) and a B.S. in Geology from the California Institute of Technology (2007). Her research focuses on geochemistry, petrology, and carbon sequestration, with a particular emphasis on carbonation processes in peridotite and the Oman Ophiolite. Falk’s work integrates clumped isotope analysis, travertine formation studies, and low-temperature carbonation mechanisms to advance understanding of natural and engineered CO₂ storage solutions. She also explores innovative teaching methods, such as ungrading, to enhance educational practices in higher education.

Her research group investigates carbon sequestration through mineral carbonation, serpentinization processes, and hydrothermal alteration of peridotite. Key projects include analyzing clumped isotopes in travertine deposits, modeling CO₂ mineralization in ophiolite aquifers, and studying listvenite formation as evidence of complete peridotite carbonation. Recent publications address pedagogical reforms in response to challenges like the pandemic’s impact on education.

While no specific awards are listed, her contributions to geoscience education and carbon cycle research reflect her commitment to both academic innovation and environmental sustainability. Falk’s work bridges laboratory geochemistry with field-based studies in Oman, providing foundational insights for climate mitigation strategies. She is affiliated with the College of Sciences and maintains an active presence in the department’s research and teaching initiatives.