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Academic Profile
Prof. Michael Bau is a Professor of Geosciences at Jacobs University Bremen, leading the Resource and Environmental Studies research group since 2003. He holds academic management roles including Chair of the President's Committee on Research (2019) and Faculty Speaker (2014–2017). His research focuses on biogeochemistry of Earth's surface environments, critical metals, and astrobiology.
Education
- 1998 Habilitation (venia legendi) in Geochemistry, Free University Berlin
- 1991 PhD (Dr. rer. nat.) in Geochemistry, Hahn-Meitner-Institute/Berlin
- 1988 Diploma in Geology, RWTH Aachen
Research Interests
Dr. Bau's work examines trace element cycling in marine/terrestrial systems, critical metals for enabling technologies, and the evolution of Earth's biogeochemical cycles. His lab uses cutting-edge techniques to trace rare earth elements (REE) in environments ranging from Arctic glaciers to deep-sea sediments.
Key Achievements
- Recipient of Hawley Medal (2012) for groundbreaking REE studies in hydrothermal veins
- 2010 Geochemical Society of Japan award for Ce fractionation research in ferromanganese crusts
- Pioneer in using REE as tracers for anthropogenic contaminants (e.g., gadolinium from MRI contrast agents)
Professional Activities
Serves on editorial boards of Chemie der Erde and Scientific Reports, and coordinates international projects on critical mineral resources. Active in policy advising for sustainable resource management.
