Prof. Oliver E Jagoutz

Professor Jagoutz is deeply interested in understanding the complex processes that shape planet’s crust and geological evolution. His work addresses fundamental questions about Earth’s history and dynamics. He is also very excited about interdisciplinary projects that tackle problems of societal relevance from a multitude of different, often unconventional approaches.

Jagoutz's principal expertise is in geological fieldwork, petrology, structural geology and geochemistry.

Topics investigated are:
(*) Natural carbon sequestration processes as a guide for solutions for climate change
(*) Natural reactions for geological hydrogen production
(*) Evolution of arc magmas and the formation of economic deposits
(*) The relationship between tectonics and long-term climate variations
(*) Formation and evolution of planetary crusts

Fieldwork is central to his research, with Jagoutz typically working several months a year at sites around the globe. Past locations have included Greece, Zimbabwe, Switzerland, Italy, Pakistan, India, Mongolia, Morocco, and the western US.