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Frank Beunk is a Lecturer in the Department of Earth Sciences at the Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research focuses on Precambrian tectonics, glaciology, and mineral resources, with contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable energy and resource management. He has authored/co-authored over 35 publications, including works on the Svecofennian orogen, Guiana Shield tectonics, and energy transition mineralogy.
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Research interests include continental formation mechanisms, diamictite glacial evidence, and the geological underpinnings of modern energy systems. Recent work analyzes thin-section petrology to trace continental origins and evaluates World Bank projections for critical minerals in renewable energy infrastructure.
He leads two ongoing projects on Precambrian tectonics in Guyana, exploring crustal evolution and plate boundary dynamics. Collaborations span international geology conferences and institutions, with active engagement in the Guiana Shield and Svecofennian regions.
Teaching activities include lectures on volcanism, Swedish geology, and the history of geological sciences. No ancillary activities are reported.
