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Institute of Earth SciencesChairman: Dr. Þóra Árnadóttir
Well equipped for research and
graduate supervision in:
• Volcanology
• Geophysics
• Quaternary Geology
• Glaciology
• Geochemistry
• Petrology
• Rift tectonics
• Geothermal energy
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Faculty:Professors
8Associate Professors
2Senior research scientists
8Research Professors
10Total
28
Other staff at Institute of Earth Sciences:Postdocs
7Nordic research fellows
6Research staff
9Technicians/office staff
5Total
27
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Institute of Earth Sciences
Research broadly organised
around three main themes:
• Understanding volcanoes
• Environment and climate
• Crustal and mantle processes
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Nordic Volcanological Center
Institute of Earth Sciences hosts the
Nordic Volcanological Center:
• Basic research in volcanology
• Jointly funded by the Nordic countries
• Provides training for young Nordic volcanologists
- 5-6 young scientists (PhD/Postdoc-level)
- Supervised by faculty members
• Summer school for PhD students
• Summer school planned for BS students