Research in the Fischer Group.
Our research questions are historical in nature and stem from geological observations. We employ field geology, petrography and geochemical measurements on returned field samples, and laboratory experiments concerning the metabolisms and molecular biology of selected extant organisms, chosen to provide insight into ancient geobiological processes.
Current research projects include: Evolution of oxygenic photosynthesis and the rise of atmospheric oxygen. Origin of Archean and Proterozoic iron formation. Distribution and evolution of lipid biomarker synthesis. Coupled behavior of redox and acid-base processes at critical transitions in Earth History.
Research opportunities in the Fischer Group.
