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Exogene Dynamics / Sedimentology

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We study sedimentary systems and basins, both in surface and subsurface, with two major focuses:

1. Carbonates and Earth History.

Carbonate sedimentary systems closely track changes in Earth History. We are interested to study how climatic changes impact the marine biosphere, specifically carbonate-secreting organisms living on continental margins.Projects follow two main strategies: 1) calibration of modern assemblages to the boundary conditions provided by the oceanographic setting (e.g., Mexico, Japan, Antarctica); 2) relating past episodes of extreme climate changes to concurrent changes in the biosphere (e.g., Paleocene/Eocene, Miocene, Cretaceous).

 

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Photo: Prof. Maria Mutti
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2. Applications of sedimentary geology for the petroleum and energy industry.

We work on outcrop analogues for the subsurface and closely integrate field and seismic studies to understand lateral and vertical variability in the properties of sedimentary rocks. This involves understanding and predicting facies distribution as well as postdepositional, diagenetic modifications. Field projects are concentrated in areas with outstanding, seismic-scale field exposures (e.g., Dolomites, Morocco, Sardinia, Maiella, Oman). Quantitative and digital sedimentology are used to image sedimentary bodies and their physical properties in 3D as the basis to predict the evolution of fluid flow pathways in sedimentary basins.

 

 

 

 

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Photo: Prof. Maria Mutti

Research Focus

Here you find an overview of our research field and the interests of our members.

Research projects

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Members

Find out more about the members of the sedimentology research group.

Facilities

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We offer multiple Bachelor- and Mastercourses, on which you can find more info through this link.

Bachelor- and Masterprojects available

We offer several projects on sedimentology topics for Bachelor- and Mastertheses.

If you are interested, contact Prof. Maria Mutti.

Prof. Dr. Maria Mutti

Sedimentology research group