We study organic compounds from plants, animals and microbes in the marine environment. These so called biomarkers harbor information on communities of organisms and processes in ecosystems and are preserved as molecular fossils on geologic timescales. With our research, we decode this information in order to advance our understanding of the interactions between the geosphere and the biosphere. To accomplish these interdisciplinary goals, our team members bundle complementary expertises in geosciences, chemistry and biology.
Studied Materials
• Sediments and seawater samples as archives of information on paleoenvironmental conditions and biogeochemical processes
• Sediments and rocks from the deep sub-seafloor biosphere, methane seeps and hydrothermal vents to study microbially mediated processes under extreme conditions
Contact
Telefon +49 421 218 - 65700
khinrichsuni-bremen.de
https://www.marum.de/en/about-us/AG-Hinrichs.html
Studied Materials
• Sediments and seawater samples as archives of information on paleoenvironmental conditions and biogeochemical processes
• Sediments and rocks from the deep sub-seafloor biosphere, methane seeps and hydrothermal vents to study microbially mediated processes under extreme conditions
Methods
Ultra trace analysis of complex mixtures of organic molecules: gas and liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry to quantify biomarkers, determine molecular structures and compound-specific stable isotopic ratios; specific extraction and separation techniquesContact
Telefon +49 421 218 - 65700
khinrichsuni-bremen.de
https://www.marum.de/en/about-us/AG-Hinrichs.html
1994 Diploma Degree: Major in Chemistry; Thesis in Organic Geochemistry, Institute for Chemistry and Biology of the Marine Environment, University of Oldenburg, Germany; 1997 Ph.D. thesis in Organic Geochemistry, Institute for Chemistry and Biology of the Marine Environment, University of Oldenburg, Germany
Employments:
1997 Department of Geosciences, University of Bremen, Germany
1997-2002 Department of Geology and Geophysics,
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, MA, USA
Professor at the University of Bremen since 2002
Fields of research:
Biogeochemistry, Organic Geochemistry, Biomarker Research, Geobiology, Microbial Ecology, Paleoenvironmental Research
Employments:
1997 Department of Geosciences, University of Bremen, Germany
1997-2002 Department of Geology and Geophysics,
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, MA, USA
Professor at the University of Bremen since 2002
Fields of research:
Biogeochemistry, Organic Geochemistry, Biomarker Research, Geobiology, Microbial Ecology, Paleoenvironmental Research