Prof. Dr. Matthew J. Kohn

Profile

Academic positionFull Professor
Research fieldsPetrology,Geochemistry (Inorganic, Organic, Biological),Palaeontology
Keywordsmetamorphic petrology, mountain building, vertebrate palaeobiology, palaeoclimate, isotope geochemistry
Honours and awards

2024: Zhongguancun award (medal) for International Cooperation, Beijing

2019: Dana Medal, Mineralogical Society of America

2017: Fellow, American Geophysical Union

2012: Distinguished lecturer, Mineralogical Society of America

2008: Fellow, Geological Society of America

2007: Fellow, Mineralogical Society of America

Current contact address

CountryGermany
CityMainz
InstitutionJohannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr. Thomas TütkenJohannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Mainz
Start of initial sponsorship01/08/2026

Programme(s)

2026Humboldt Research Award Programme (Global Minds Initiative Germany)