Prof. Dr. Marion Tichomirowa
Prof. Dr. Marion Tichomirowa
Head of Isotopic Geochemistry & Geochronology Labs
Institute of Mineralogy, Brennhausgasse 14, Room 75
Ph. 03731-393528
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Biography
Education
- 1977–1982: Diploma (M.Sc.) in Geology/Geochemistry, University of St. Petersburg, Russia
- 1982–1984: Scientific researcher at the GFE (Geological Research and Exploration) of the Ministry of Geology, Freiberg, Germany
- 1984–1991: Doctoral researcher at the Institute of „Precambrian Geology and Geochronology“, St. Petersburg Academy of Science, Russia
- 1991: Doctoral degree at the St. Petersburg Academy of Science, Russia. Thesis title: O- and C-isotopes of sedimentary and igneous carbonates
Professional Experience
- Since 1992: Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany
- Since 1993: Head of the isotope laboratory (C, O, S, Rb-Sr, U-Pb), Institute of Mineralogy, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany
- 2002: Postdoctorate lecturing qualification "Habilitation" granted in Geochemistry (Dr. habil) (Genesis of Gneisses from the Erzgebirge and comparison to other Saxothuringian units), TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany
- Since 2009: Appointed associate professor “apl. Professor” at the Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg
- 2014–2015 Guest professor at the ETH Zurich (Switzerland)
Scientific Interests
- Geochemistry of igneous and metamorphic rocks (including carbonatites)
- Geochronology (Rb/Sr, Pb/Pb, U/Pb)
- Stable isotope geochemistry (S, O, C) including stable isotopes as tracers in oxidation processes (e.g. sulphide oxidation in acid mine drainage)