Prof. Dr. Alexander V. Sobolev

Profile

Academic positionFull Professor
Research fieldsGeochemistry (Inorganic, Organic, Biological),Petrology
Keywordsmelting, melt inclusions, mantle, microanalysis, Schmelzeinschlüsse

Current contact address

CountryRussian Federation
CityMoscow
InstitutionRussian Academy of Sciences
InstituteVernadsky Institute of Geochemistry and Analytical Chemistry

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr. Albrecht W. HofmannOtto-Hahn-Institut, Max-Planck-Institut für Chemie (Otto-Hahn-Institut), Mainz
Prof. Dr. Albrecht W. HofmannAbteilung Geochemie, Max-Planck-Institut für Chemie (Otto-Hahn-Institut), Mainz
Prof. Dr. Günter LugmairAbteilung Geochemie, Max-Planck-Institut für Chemie (Otto-Hahn-Institut), Mainz
Prof. Dr. Lukas BaumgartnerInstitut für Geowissenschaften, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Mainz
Start of initial sponsorship01/08/1999

Programme(s)

1999Humboldt Research Award Programme
2001Wolfgang Paul Research Award Programme

Nominator's project description

Alexander Sobolev is the world's leading scientist to study microscopic melt inclusions contained in magmatic crystals formed in deep volcanic magma chambers. He has developed new ideas and methods for studying the chemistry and the conditions of formation of these inclusions. The results of his work are revolutionizing our understanding of volcanic processes and the formation of melts in the Earth's interior. Knowledge of these processes is of fundamental importance for a better understanding of our planet's evolution.