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Dr. Jan Pleuger is a Researcher at the Department of Earth Sciences, Freie Universität Berlin, specializing in tectonics and sedimentary systems within the Institute of Geological Sciences. His work focuses on the structural evolution of Alpine and peri-Alpine regions, particularly the Eastern Alps, Central Alps, and Rhodope Mountains, with emphasis on subduction dynamics, exhumation mechanisms, and crustal deformation processes.
His research interests span tectonics, sedimentary systems, structural geology, and metamorphic processes, with specific expertise in:
- Alpine orogenic evolution
- Subduction-to-collision transitions
- High-pressure rock exhumation
- Shear zone kinematics
- Paleogeographic reconstructions
- Crustal-scale structural analysis
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2011) reveals consistent focus on Alpine geodynamics, particularly the Eastern Alps' transition zones and Rhodope metamorphic province. His work integrates structural field analysis, geochronology, and geophysical methods to address fundamental questions about slab tearing, crustal-scale folding, rift-related paleogeography, and the timing of metamorphic events. A recurring theme is the interplay between subduction, collision, and extensional processes in orogenic belts.
Dr. Pleuger actively collaborates with major research initiatives including the AlpArray Working Group, SWATH-D project, and MB-4D Priority Programme (Mountain Building Processes in Four Dimensions). His research leverages Freie Universität Berlin's analytical facilities such as the Biomarker Lab, Apatite Fission Track dating equipment, and mineral separation laboratories to investigate petrophysical properties and deformation mechanisms in high-pressure rocks.
