PhD. Topics
Earth Science Institute of the SAS
Topic
Organic Petrography: Applications in Paleoecology, Geohistory, Energy Resources, and Archaeology
PhD. program
Mineralogy and petrology
Year of admission
2025
Name of the supervisor
RNDr. Júlia Kotulová, PhD.
Contact:
Receiving school
Prírodovedecká fakulta UK
Annotation
Research on organic matter in rocks and sediments offers a unique opportunity to analyze fascinating natural and cultural phenomena that have shaped Earth's history and human civilization. The application of organic petrology to lake and marine sediments will enhance our understanding of climatic and ecological changes, as well as geological processes related to the thermal history of rocks, and the formation, migration, and accumulation of oil and natural gas.
The research also includes the analysis of paleofires. By examining combustion temperatures and the characteristics of burned particles, valuable insights will be gained regarding vegetation types and oxygen concentrations during various periods in Earth's history.
The PhD project will involve applying organic petrology methods to study combustion processes in an archaeological context, including cremation and metallurgy. The goal of researching burned particles will be to interpret historical production and ritual processes.
Students involved in organic petrology research will gain experience with advanced analytical techniques and their interpretation within multidisciplinary projects. This field will offer them a unique opportunity to contribute to expanding knowledge of Earth's past while preparing them for careers in academia, industry, or environmental fields.
The research also includes the analysis of paleofires. By examining combustion temperatures and the characteristics of burned particles, valuable insights will be gained regarding vegetation types and oxygen concentrations during various periods in Earth's history.
The PhD project will involve applying organic petrology methods to study combustion processes in an archaeological context, including cremation and metallurgy. The goal of researching burned particles will be to interpret historical production and ritual processes.
Students involved in organic petrology research will gain experience with advanced analytical techniques and their interpretation within multidisciplinary projects. This field will offer them a unique opportunity to contribute to expanding knowledge of Earth's past while preparing them for careers in academia, industry, or environmental fields.