Research themes
Research at the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences is unified under three overarching, interdisciplinary themes that cut across institute and research group boundaries: Earth Surface Systems, Earth and Planetary Dynamics, Georesources and Geohazards
Collaboration is fundamental to our success. While partnerships can occur within the three themes, numerous initiatives actively bridge them. These collaborations arise dynamically from the bottom up, driven by specific scientific questions and facilitated by our shared world-class infrastructure, which ranges from experimental and geochemical laboratories to micro-analytical facilities.
Earth Surface Systems
Research in the Earth Surface Systems theme focuses on the interactions and feedbacks between different compartments of Earth’s surface. Oberservations from space are a growing area in this theme.
Earth and Planetary Dynamics
Research in the Earth and Planetary Dynamics theme investigates the processes that shape Earth and other rocky planets, from their deep interiors to their atmospheres and surfaces.
Georesources and Geohazards
Research in the Georesources and Geohazards theme addresses fundamental and applied research, as well as applications, focused on the sustainable use of georesources and the understanding and management of geohazards and georisks.