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Professor Henrik Friis is a distinguished mineralogist at the Natural History Museum, University of Oslo, where he conducts research on mineral formation processes, crystal structures, and properties with particular focus on alkaline deposits. His work has significant implications for understanding rare earth element resources and developing new materials.
His educational background includes a PhD from the University of St Andrews (2005-2009), preceded by postdoctoral work at the University of British Columbia and the University of Copenhagen. Professor Friis teaches GEL2110 - Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry at the University of Oslo.
Professor Friis's research interests span mineralogy, crystal chemistry, crystallography, and geochemistry, with special emphasis on alkaline complexes and pegmatites. His work combines field studies in South Greenland, the Larvik area of Norway, and North America with advanced laboratory techniques including EPMA, Mössbauer spectroscopy, and single-crystal XRD. This multidisciplinary approach has led to numerous discoveries of new mineral species and insights into rare earth element mineralization.
His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate continued productivity with over 15 significant papers, primarily focusing on new mineral discoveries, crystal structure determinations, and geochemical studies of alkaline complexes. These works appear in leading journals including Mineralogical Magazine, European Journal of Mineralogy, and Canadian Mineralogist.
- Associate Editor for Canadian Mineralogist
- Co-organizer of the annual Kongsberg Minerals Symposium
Professor Friis maintains active collaborations with researchers worldwide, as evidenced by his extensive co-authorship network. His laboratory work is centered around the Norwegian Center for Mineralogy (NORMIN), where he contributes to advancing mineralogical research in Norway. His fieldwork in Greenland and Norway provides crucial data for understanding the formation of rare element deposits in alkaline environments.
