Dr. Marcus Schneider
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Institute of Earth Sciences Im Neuenheimer Feld 236, Room 112 D-69120 Heidelberg |
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+49 (0) 6221 54 4818 |
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Curriculum Vitae
| since 2023 | Post-Doc in the research group for Biogeochemistry (Institute of Earth Sciences, Heidelberg University) |
| 2021-2023 | Lecturer (chemistry, hydrogeochemistry, environmental analytics) |
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2019-2023 |
PhD student in the research group for Biogeochemistry (Institute of Earth Sciences, Heidelberg University), Thesis: Rock-bound gases in the salt deposits of the Werra-Fulda potash district: relevance for deposit safety and insight into the formation of climate gases and ozone-depleting compounds during intraplate volcanism |
| 2018-2019 | Student assistant in the research group for Biogeochemistry (Institute of Earth Sciences, Heidelberg University) |
| 2016-2019 | Master study in geosciences (Insitute of Earth Sciences, Heidelberg University); master thesis: "Organic petrology: Prebiotic molecule formation and atmospheric evolution" |
| 2016 | Tebodin Peters Engineering (Bilfinger Group) as technical illustrator and industrial facility constructor |
| 2012-2013 | Student assistant (Research group for Environmental Chemistry, University Heidelberg) |
| 2011-2016 | H. Kunkel Engineering as technical illustrator |
| 2011-2015 | Bachelor study in geosciences (Institute of Earth Sciences, Heidelberg University); bachelor thesis: "Method development: Abiotic formation of hydrocarbons in hydrothermal systems" |
| 2008-2009 | LSMW Engineering (M+W Group) as technical illustrator |
Research focus
Geothermal gas formation and the origin of life
One of the fundamental questions „when and how did life emerge on earth“ remains unanswered. Hydrothermal systems like „Black & White Smokers“ seem to be a possible environment for the origin of life. The required change of temperature and redoxpotential as well as an enrichment for biotic precursors can be found there. Our research focus links petrology with organic chemistry. We compare the gas content of hydrothermal rocks with laboratory experiments of hydrocarbon-formation under high temperature and high pressure conditions. We analyze the gas content as well as the mineralogical composition to show the interrelation between changes of the solid and gas phase.
Gas formation during intraplate volcanism and its global impact
We examine rocks of intraplate volcanism in central and southern Germany for their gas content and gas composition. By estimating the gas fluxes of intraplate volcanoes via gases content trapped in fluid inclusions, we aim to highlight its influence on the global climate. Using stable isotope techniques, we try to reconstruct the mechanisms of gas formation during contact metamorphism.
Analytical experience
Working experience:
- GC-FID/BID/MS
- TICTOC
- CRDS
- XRD
- IRMS
University seminars
- XRD (Multiphase- & Rietveld-Analysis)
- XRF (EDS/WDS)
- EPMA
- IR- & Raman-Spectroscopy
- SIMS
- IRMS
Teaching
Introduction to general chemistry I
Hydrogeochemistry
Awards
- 2023 Golden Hammer ("for outstanding performance in teaching and dealing with his students")
- 2019 Geology award ("for an excellent thesis") by the Geology Foundation of Heidelberg University
