The Department of Deep-Sea Geology and Geochemistry at the Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering (IDSSE), part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), was established in 2013. The department is at the forefront of research in the field of deep-sea geosciences, addressing key scientific challenges and fostering innovation in interdisciplinary studies.
The Department's principal areas of research include:
Deep-Sea Geochemistry
Deep-Sea Petrology
Deep-Sea Geomicrobiology
Our efforts focus on understanding significant scientific issues related to the deep ocean, with a strong emphasis on geology, environmental science, and global climate change. The Department’s research explores the intricate interaction mechanisms and synergistic evolution relationships among deep-sea geological, geochemical, and biological processes.
Research and Development
Address the most challenging questions in this field, the Department is dedicated to:
Investigating the interplay of geological, environmental, and biological elements in the deep ocean.
Developing advanced in-situ detection and experimental technologies for deep-sea geochemical studies.
Integrating deep-sea scientific research with cutting-edge technological innovation to enable comprehensive solutions.
Facilities and Resources
The Department is equipped with a state-of-the-art experimental platform for deep-sea geological and geochemical analyses. Key instruments and equipment include:
Scanning Electron Microscope + Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (SEM + EDS)
Photo-induced Force Microscope (PiFM)
Gas Chromatograph (GC)
Ion Chromatography (IC)
In-situ Environmental Detectors:
Trace Metals Voltammetric Analyzer (TMVA)
Bottom Biochemical Experimental System (BBES)
Bottom Biological Filtrate System (BBFS)
This advanced infrastructure supports high-precision analyses and experimental work, enabling groundbreaking discoveries in deep-sea science.
Talent recruitment and training
The Department actively seeks exceptional international talent to enhance its team of permanent researchers and postdoctoral fellows. It also prioritizes the training and development of the next generation of scientists, including master’s and doctoral students, as well as early-career researchers. Through its comprehensive approach to research and innovation, the Department of Deep-Sea Geology and Geochemistry continues to make significant contributions to the understanding of our planet’s most remote and mysterious environments.
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