Monika Korte

Dr. Monika Korte is the Acting Head of the Geomagnetism Section (Section 2.3) at the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences. She leads the working group on the 'Evolution of the Earth's Magnetic Field' and has been instrumental in advancing research on geomagnetic field reversals, secular variation, and space weather effects. Her work integrates paleomagnetic data, satellite observations, and computational modeling to understand Earth's core dynamics and their climatic impacts.

Education & Career:

• PhD in Geophysics, Free University of Berlin (1999)
• Diploma in Geophysics, Ludwig Maximilian University (1996)
• Acting Head of Section 2.3 since 2021
• Leadership roles in international projects, including the ERC Synergy Grant GERACLE (2024–2030)

Research Interests:

• Geomagnetic field reversals/excursions
• Global and regional magnetic field modeling
• Geomagnetic observatory networks
• Cosmogenic isotope analysis
• Machine learning applications in geophysics

Awards & Grants:

• ERC Synergy Grant (2024): €10M for GERACLE project
• GFZ Research Award (2003)
• Feodor-Lynen Fellowship (2001)

Labs & Collaborations:

• Leading the Niemegk Geomagnetic Observatory
• Coordinating the GERACLE international consortium
• Member of IAGA Executive Committee and AGU editorial boards