Susanne Gier

Susanne Gier is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Geology, University of Vienna. Her research focuses on diagenetic processes in sedimentary rocks, clay mineralogy, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction using geochemical data.

• Current project: Clay minerals in reservoir sandstones and seal rocks
• Key collaboration platforms: u:cris publications database, IODP (International Ocean Discovery Program)

Her research spans diverse settings including Alpine caves (Dachstein Massif), Tethys Ocean basins (Abu Gharadig Basin, Lower Kutai Basin), and lacustrine systems (Lake Neusiedl). Methodologically, she integrates fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and multi-proxy geochemical modeling.

Recent article trends include:

• Carbonate diagenesis in methane-charged sediments (2024)
• Quantitative clay mineral analysis for environmental indicators (2023-2025)
• Reconstructing paleoclimate through stable isotopes and organic matter (2021-2025)
• Applications of sedimentology to energy transition challenges (2023)
• Deciphering microbial roles in mineral formation (2022, 2024)