Funktion und Aufgaben:
GEMex Scientific Project ManagementCooperation in Geothermal energy research Europe-Mexico for development of Enhanced Geothermal Systems and Superhot Geothermal Systems (GEMex)
Lab head Mobile soil gas lab for in-situ measurements
Exploration Geologist
Development of geothermal exploration concepts for different geological settings (e.g., Basin-and-Range Province, East African Rift System, Taupo Volcanic Zone, Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt)
Wissenschaftliche Interessen:
- Soil gas analysis
- Development of systematic soil gas sampling concepts
- Geothermal exploration of medium to high enthalpy systems
- Supercritical geothermal systems
- Geothermal system analysis
- 3D structural-geological modeling
- Fault zone analysis
- Fault stress modeling of geothermal reservoirs
- Conceptual modeling of geothermal systems
Karriere:
- Since 2016 GEMex Scientific Project Management
- 2014-2016 Research assistant, GFZ
- Development of geothermal exploration methods
- 2010-2014 Research assistant, GFZ (Doctoral thesis)
- "Detection and characterization of permeable fault zones by surface methods in the Basin-and-Range Province, USA"
- 2009-2010 Project coordinator, GEOTHERM Programme II, BGR
- Geothermal exploration project in Tanzania
- 2007-2009 Project coordinator, GEOTHERM Programme I, BGR
- Geothermal exploration project in Rwanda
- 2006 Research assistant, Iceland GeoSurvey Ísor, Reykjavík
- Analysis of diffuse surface emanations (Krafla, Hengill, Reykjanes peninsula)
Werdegang / Ausbildung:
- 2010-2014 Doctoral thesis at GFZ
- "Detection and characterization of permeable fault zones by surface methods in the Basin-and-Range Province, USA"
- 2009 Postgraduate Certificate in Geothermal Energy Technology, Institute of Earth Science and Engineering (IESE), University of Auckland, New Zealand (4 months)
- 2001-2007 Study of Geology at TU Bergakademie Freiberg and University of Iceland, Reykjavik
- Diploma thesis: Diffuse CO2 emissions from Hengill Volcanic System, SW Iceland
- 2001-2006 Training in underground mining (RAG Deutsche Steinkohle AG, K+S KALI GmbH), Saxon Board of Mines, Freiberg, Germany
Projekte:
- GEMex - Cooperation in Geothermal energy research Europe-Mexico for development of Enhanced Geothermal Systems and Superhot Geothermal Systems
- Silica scaling potential associated with exploitation of geothermal energy in Ethiopia – A risk mitigation study (Aluto-Langano, East African Rift System)
- FaultGas-TVZ, New Zealand - Application of Diffuse Degassing measurements to map permeable fault structures across geothermal systems
- Structural controls on geothermal systems in the Basin and Range Province, Nevada, USA
- BRINE - Carbon Dioxide-Storage in Eastern Brandenburg: Implications for Geothermal Potential and Concept for an Early Warning System for Salt Water Intrusions into Groundwater
Wissenschaftliche Gremien:
- Member of the International Geothermal Association IGA (since 2006)
- Member of the German Geothermal Association GtV (since 2006)
Auszeichnungen:
Postdoctoral fellow, VolkswagenFoundation - „Silica scaling potential associated with exploitation of geothermal energy in Ethiopia - a risk mitigation study“
Young Academics Award, German Geothermal Association BVG, November 2014, Essen, Germany
GRC Best Presentation Award, Geothermal Resource Council 2012, Reno, USA - „Diffuse Degassing Measurements as a Geochemical Exploration Tool: A Case Study from the Brady’s Geothermal System (Nevada, USA)