Ebelmen Award
Awarded during plenary on Thursday 20th AugustThe IAGC Ebelmen Award is given biennially to a geochemist of particular merit and outstanding promise less than 35 years old at the time of nomination. More info
Awarded to: Sophie Opfergelt Citationist: Thomas Bullen
Abstract: How can Stable Isotope Geochemistry Help to Better Assess Mineral Nutrient Dynamics in Soils and Export Towards Ecosystems?
Medal lecture in:
Session 07j in Meeting Hall V on Monday 17th August 14:15 - 15:00
Citation: Dr Sophie Opfergelt is Professor at the Earth and Life Institute at the Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium. Sophie completed her PhD at the Université Catholique de Louvain in 2008 and was also a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oxford, UK. Sophie’s research interests involve the application of novel stable isotope systems, such as silicon isotopes, to the understanding of biogeochemical processes, particularly the interactions between rocks, soils, and plants during weathering. She has refined techniques for the use of silicon isotopes to distinguish biological and inorganic processes and the role of plants in the Si cycle. Sophie is at the forefront of this research and has become a globally- recognized expert in this field. For undertaking this original and challenging research, Sophie is awarded the Eblemen Award for 2014.