Daniel Herwartz
September 8th, 2026 | 10:00-16:00
| Topic: |
Making use of stable isotope mass balance models in Earth sciences and biology |
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| Instructor: |
Prof. Daniel Herwartz Ruhr University Bochum |
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| Date: | Tue 08.09.2026 (8th of September 2026) | |
| Time: |
10:00 to 16:00, breaks included (One lunchbreak and one afternoon coffee break.) |
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| Location: |
Ruhr-University Bochum |
Short abstract with content covered during RTD:
Stable isotopes are widely used in Earth system sciences. A broad overview about the most important mechanisms and applications will be given in a morning lecture. Special emphasis will be given to mass balance models, which will be explored in more detail over the rest of the day. The afternoon lecture will specifically cover how isotope enabled mass balance models of animals can be used to constrain physiological and (paleo-)environmental parameters (from biominerals). The course also includes a practical part consisting of a lab-tour as well as the extraction of water from biological tissues and stable oxygen and hydrogen isotope analyses.
Previous experience: none
What you need to participate in the course: none
Maximum number of participants: 10 participants (first come, first served).
PhD candidates of the CRC have priority to participate. Left spaces can be filled up by interested Postdocs of the CRC (write an email beforehand, if interested).
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