Matthias López Correa

Matthias López Correa is a Researcher at the GeoZentrum Nordbayern, affiliated with the Chair of Palaeontology at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU). His work focuses on geochemical proxies in marine archives, particularly deep-sea corals, to reconstruct paleoceanographic and climatic conditions. He holds a Diplom-Geologe degree and maintains active research collaborations across Europe.

Research Focus: López Correa investigates geochronology, isotope geochemistry (δ¹⁸O, δ¹³C, Nd, B), and elemental proxies (Mg/Ca, Li/Mg) in cold-water corals from the Mediterranean and Atlantic. His research aims to decode ocean temperature, acidification, and water mass dynamics using coral skeletons as high-resolution environmental archives spanning centennial scales.

Publication Trends: His 15 most recent articles (2015–2025) reveal interdisciplinary work spanning paleoclimatology, biomineralization, and archaeology. Dominant themes include: validation of geochemical proxies in marine organisms, Antarctic bioconstructions, cave archaeology in the Alps, and Devonian coral evolution. The output emphasizes quantitative geochemistry applied to both modern and fossil systems.

Awards:

• Tilly Edinger Award (2007) from the German Paleontological Society for contributions to paleontology.

Collaborations & Fieldwork: He frequently co-authors with international teams, analyzing cores from Norwegian coral mounds, Ross Sea (Antarctica), and Mediterranean CO₂ vents. Field sites include the Bavarian Alps, Adriatic Sea, and Mauritanian margin.