Torben Gentz

Torben Gentz is a Scientific Lab Manager in the Department of Marine Geochemistry at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), part of the Helmholtz Association. His affiliation is with the Geosciences division, focusing on research themes including particle fluxes, climate-relevant gases, and biogeochemical processes in marine systems.

His work emphasizes the validation of paleoenvironmental proxies and the development of in situ sampling equipment. He contributes to long-term observations and lab-based analyses through facilities like the Stable Isotope Facility Bremerhaven and the Nutrient Facility. Research interests include diagenetic overprint studies and the interplay between marine solute fluxes and Earth system dynamics.

As a key member of the Marine Geochemistry team, Gentz supports collaborative projects involving data archiving (e.g., PANGAEA) and contributes to methodological advancements in geochemical analysis. His role involves managing laboratory operations and ensuring high-quality data generation for studies on ocean biogeochemical cycles.