Applied Mineralogy


Applied Mineralogy, a research field located between Earth Science and Material Science, encompasses such diverse disciplines as the prospection, extraction and refinery of ores, the manufacturing of materials, and the impact of minerals on the environment and on human health. Our group is active in
Technical (material science related) Mineralogy  and Environmental Mineralogy


People

 

Prof. Bernard GROBETY
Prof. em. Marino MAGGETTI

 

Mario  MEIER
PhD student Volcanic aerosols, Saharan dust.

 

Juanita RAUSCH
PhD student Triggering mechanism of volcanic eruption

 

Roy TRITTSCHACK
PhD student Dehydration of serpentine mineral groups


Dr. Ildiko KATONA-SERNEELS
Research Assistant. Archaeometry (Ancient Stones and Ceramics, Glass), Analytical Methods. 

 

Daniel WIEDENMANN
PhD student Replacement of asbestos membranes in electrolyseurs

 

Mehdi SALEHI
PhD student Ceramic membranes on perovskite basis

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