Herbert Palme

Herbert Palme is a renowned geochemist and former Professor of Mineralogy and Geochemistry at the University of Cologne (1994–2008). He holds a Ph.D. in nuclear physics from the University of Vienna (1971) and habilitation in mineralogy from the University of Mainz (1985). His research focuses on meteoritics, mantle and core geochemistry, and cosmochemistry. Palme has held positions at the Max-Planck-Institut für Chemie, the University of Chicago, and the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory. He currently collaborates with the Senckenberg Research Institute in Frankfurt.

• Education: Ph.D. (1971), University of Vienna; Habilitation (1985), University of Mainz
• Key Positions: Max-Planck-Institut für Chemie (1971–1994), University of Cologne (1994–2008)

His research explores elemental abundances in planetary bodies, core formation processes, and isotopic chronometry. Palme has contributed to understanding lunar differentiation, asteroid accretion, and mantle dynamics. His work has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Leonard Medal (2003) and Urey Medal (2006).

Professional service includes editorial roles at journals like Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta and leadership in organizations such as the Meteoritical Society and the German Mineralogical Society. His contributions span cosmochemical modeling, experimental geochemistry, and planetary science.