Gernot Nehrke

Dr. Gernot Nehrke is a Senior Scientist and Deputy Head of the Marine Biogeosciences department at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI). His research focuses on biomineralization processes, carbonate chemistry, trace element partitioning, and isotope geochemistry. He leads the Proxy Research Group, specializing in developing geochemical proxies for paleoenvironmental reconstructions.

• Academic Role: Researcher in Marine Biogeosciences
• Institution: Alfred Wegener Institute
• Key Projects: MOSAiC expedition, Arctic Ocean studies, and Antarctic paleoclimate research

His work integrates experimental and field-based approaches to understand biomineralization mechanisms and their applications in climate reconstructions. Notable contributions include studies on cold-water corals, glacial meltwater impacts, and Arctic permafrost dynamics.

Publications span over 50 peer-reviewed articles, with recent focus on Holocene vegetation dynamics, Antarctic amber discovery, and ocean acidification effects on marine calcifiers.