Zvi Steiner

Dr. Zvi Steiner is a Senior Scientist at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, specializing in marine biogeochemistry with a focus on major element cycling, transition metal concentrations, and sediment-water interactions. His research employs field studies and geochemical analyses to understand oceanic processes across diverse marine environments.

Education:

• PhD, Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2010-2016)
• Master, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (2008-2010)
• Bachelor, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (2003-2007)

Research Focus: Dr. Steiner's investigations span biogeochemical cycling of major elements, transition metal distributions in seawater, and diagenetic processes at sediment-water interfaces. His work integrates field observations with geochemical modeling to quantify marine element fluxes and their roles in global cycles. Current projects examine authigenic mineral formation, trace element geochemistry, and impacts of natural events like volcanic eruptions on ocean chemistry.

Publication Trends: Steiner's recent articles demonstrate consistent focus on marine geochemical processes across oceanic basins. Key themes include: carbonate system dynamics, trace metal cycling, mineral-water interactions, and isotopic tracers. His 2022-2025 publications show increasing emphasis on hydrothermal systems, foraminifera biogeochemistry, and climate-event impacts on ocean chemistry.

Projects:

• EMS-FORE (2021-2026): Examining marine biogeochemical feedbacks
• Multiple SONNE and METEOR cruises: Field studies across Pacific and Atlantic