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Stephen Bowden is a Senior Lecturer and Reader in the School of Geosciences at the University of Aberdeen. He specializes in Organic Geochemistry, focusing on chemical fossils, sedimentary organic matter, and analytical technologies for chemical analysis. His work spans international expeditions as a lead sedimentologist and geochemist, including roles on IODP Expedition 368 and Expedition 370. He manages a research and consultancy laboratory while serving as a University Enterprise and Innovation Champion and technical advisor to companies like RAB Microfluidics and Glensol Enviroklean Solutions.
- Editorial Roles: Associate Editor for Frontiers in Organic Geochemistry and Journal Marine and Petroleum Geology
- Research Leadership: Involved in Nankai Trough and South China Sea projects
His research integrates biomarker analysis, petroleum systems modeling, and Raman spectroscopy for astrobiological exploration. Recent publications examine silanol detection in extraterrestrial contexts, terrestrialization processes in the Rhynie Chert, and hydrocarbon reservoir characterization.
