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Jun. Prof. Dr. Alexandru T. Codilean

Helmholtz Centre Potsdam
GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences
Section 3.4, Earth Surface Geochemistry

Telegrafenberg, E 227
D-14473 Potsdam
Phone: +49 331 288 28612
Fax: +49 331 288 2852
Mail: alexandru.codilean@gfz-potsdam.de

Scientific interests:


My core research interests lie in the area of long-term landscape evolution. I am particularly interested in studying the interactions between surface processes, tectonics and climate over a wide range of timescales using a combination of cutting edge isotope-based analytical techniques and numerical modelling of landscape evolution.

I have a strong record in numerical modelling and quantitative analytical approaches to understanding landscape evolution. I am experienced in all aspects of cosmogenic nuclide analysis having worked with both stable (Ne-21) and radionuclides (Be-10, Al-26).

Career:

  • 2009: Post-doctoral Research Associate, Stockholm University, Sweden
  • 2008 - 2009: Post-doctoral Research Associate, the University of Glasgow, Scotland UK
  • 2007: GIS Consultant, United Nations Headquarters, New York, USA
  • 2002 - 2003: GIS Consultant, United Nations Headquarters, New York, USA

Experience:

  • 2003 - 2008: PhD in Geomorphology, The University of Glasgow, Scotland UK
  • 1998 - 2003: BSc (Honours) in Environmental Science, Babeş-Bolyai University,
    Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Awards:


Dick Chorley Award (awarded by the British Society for Geomorphology in 2009)

Selected publications:

  • Jansen, J. D., Fabel, D., Bishop, P., Xu, S., Schnabel, C. and Codilean, A.T. (2011): Does decreasing paraglacial sediment supply slow knickpoint retreat? Geology, 39(6), 543-546, doi: 10.1130/G32018.1.
  • Stroeven, A. P., Fabel, D., Codilean, A. T., Kleman, J., Clague, J. J., Miguens-Rodrigues, M. and Xu, S. (2010): Investigating the glacial history of the northern sector of the Cordilleran Ice Sheet with cosmogenic Be-10 concentrations in quartz. Quaternary Science Reviews, doi: 10.1016/j.quascirev.2010.07.010 (in press).
  • Jansen, J. D., Codilean, A. T., Bishop, P. and Hoey, T. B. (2010): Scale-dependence of lithological control on topography; bedrock channel geometry and catchment morphometry in western Scotland. Journal of Geology, 118, 223-246, doi: 10.1086/651273.
  • Codilean, A. T., Bishop, P., Hoey, T. B., Stuart, F. M. and Fabel, D. (2010): Cosmogenic Ne-21 analysis of individual detrital grains: Opportunities and limitations. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 35, 16-27, doi: 10.1002/esp.1815.
  • Codilean, A. T., Bishop, P., Stuart, F. M., Hoey, T. B., Fabel, D. and Freeman, S. P. H. T. (2008): Single-grain cosmogenic Ne-21 concentrations in fluvial sediment reveal spatially variable erosion rates. Geology, 36(2), 159-162, doi: 10.1130/g24360a.1.


  • Alexandru T. Codilean


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