The BGI Team
University of Bayreuth Bavarian Geoinstitute (BGI) Germany
Bayreuth (Germany) & Budapest (Hungary)
Nestled in the BGI building on the campus of the University of Bayreuth, the Bayreuth node of the geoastronomy project has unique access to cutting-edge experimental facilities and numerical modeling capabilities. The BGI node also maintains a close connection to the Research Center for Astronomy and Earth Sciences (CSFK) in Budapest, Hungary and key collaborators at Konkoly Observatory.
The BGI Team
Research Interests:
- Geoastronomy
- Biogeodynamics
- Metamorphic field petrology
- Stable- and radiogenic isotope geology
- U-Pb zircon geochronology
- Nuclear astrophysics
contact:
stephen.mojzsis@uni-bayreuth.de
website: link
Stephen J. Mojzsis
Planetary Geochemistry
PI Geoastronomy Project
My work centers on stellar and supernova nucleosynthesis, galactic chemical evolution and stellar archaeology, presolar grain anomalies and nuclear astrophysics.
Contact:
mpignatari@gmail.com
Marco Pignatari
Nuclear Astrophysics
Staff Research Scientist
I’m interested in the chemistry of planet formation including (but not limited to) the chemistry of planetary building blocks, metal-silicate differentiation and volatile loss.
contact:
katherine.dale@uni-bayreuth.de
Katherine I. Dale
Planetary Dynamics
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Interests: Galactic chemical evolution of the Milky Way, with a focus on short-lived radioactive nuclei in the early solar system.
Contact:
tomtrueman@hotmail.com
Thomas Trueman
Galactic Chemical Evolution
Dr./Postdoctoral Researcher
Oleg’s research interests focus on impact cratering, thermal processes, and planetary habitability.
contact:
oleg.abramov@uni-bayreuth.de
website: link
Oleg Abramov
Planetary Physics
Staff Research Scientist
My role encompasses outreach and IT coordination, including web development, graphic design, and workshop organization.
Contact:
kathleen.ebert@uni-bayreuth.de
website: link
Kathleen Ebert
Outreach & Information Technology Officer
Institute Staff
