Department of Geology
The Department of Geology at the University of Innsbruck combines multidisciplinary research and teaching with field-based geoscience and analytical laboratory research. [more]
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About us
Department of Geology
Head of Institute:
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Strasser
Administrative Office:
Alexandra Kapferer +43 512 507-54202
Bettina van der Linde+43 512 507-54201
Irene Künzel+43 512 507-54212
Opening hours: Mo - Fr 09:00 - 12:00
Our three main research fields are:
- Quaternary geology and palaeoclimate research
- Sedimentology and limnogeology
- Structural geology and tectonics
In addition to basic research, we actively collaborate with various other academic institutions and companies in the field of applied geology.
Our curricula combine classical field geology with laboratory methods. The Department of Geology is part of the University's Resarch Area Mountain Regions and, in particular, the Research Centres 'Geogene Dynamics - Geomaterials' as well as 'Climate - Cryosphere and Atmosphere'.
Address
University of Innsbruck,
Department of Geology
Innrain 52f
A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria