Heidelberg University Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences
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The Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences is one of twelve faculties at the University of Heidelberg. It comprises the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Institute of Organic Chemistry, Institute of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Geography, Institute of Geology and Paleontology, Institute of Mineralogy, and the Institute of Environmental Geochemistry.
Chemistry
was established as a separate discipline at the University of Heidelberg in 1817 with Leopold Gmelin
being appointed ordinary professor of chemistry and medicine. 1895 is considered to be the date of foundation of Geography
at the University of Heidelberg as it was from this year on that lectures in physical and mathematical geography were held on a regular basis. In 1899 the first professorship in geography was established, filled by Alfred Hettner
.
. The earth scientist Bernhard Eitel
is currently the rector of the University of Heidelberg.
was established in 1823 with lectures by Heinrich Georg Bronn
.
was established in 1817 with Karl Cesar von Leonhard.
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter, especially its chemical reactions, but also its composition, structure and properties. Chemistry is concerned with atoms and their interactions with other atoms, and particularly with the properties of chemical bonds....
was established as a separate discipline at the University of Heidelberg in 1817 with Leopold Gmelin
Leopold Gmelin
Leopold Gmelin was a German chemist.Gmelin was the son of Johann Friedrich Gmelin. He studied medicine and chemistry at Göttingen, Tübingen and Vienna, and in 1813 began to lecture on chemistry at Heidelberg, where in 1814 he was appointed extraordinary-, and in 1817 ordinary-, professor of...
being appointed ordinary professor of chemistry and medicine. 1895 is considered to be the date of foundation of Geography
Geography
Geography is the science that studies the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth. A literal translation would be "to describe or write about the Earth". The first person to use the word "geography" was Eratosthenes...
at the University of Heidelberg as it was from this year on that lectures in physical and mathematical geography were held on a regular basis. In 1899 the first professorship in geography was established, filled by Alfred Hettner
Alfred Hettner
Alfred Hettner was a German geographer.He is known for his concept of chorology, the study of places and regions....
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Institute of Physical Chemistry
The main research areas of the Institute of Physical Chemistry are:- laser-induced chemical processes and laser diagnostics of technical combustion and catalytical processes
- single molecule spectroscopy of biological samples
- dynamic regulation of adhesive contacts and of the cytoskeleton architecture of biological cells using novel micro- and nanostructured materials
- design and advanced characterization of functional surfaces and interfaces
- biocompatible coatings for biotechnology and medical applications
- nanolithography and -technology
- chemical and biochemical sensors
- x-ray microscopy and holography
- theoretical studies of the electronic structure and dynamics of molecules
- theoretical investigations to reveal new phenomena in prototype neutral and charged molecular species
Institute of Geography
The first professorship in geography was established in 1899, filled by Alfred HettnerAlfred Hettner
Alfred Hettner was a German geographer.He is known for his concept of chorology, the study of places and regions....
. The earth scientist Bernhard Eitel
Bernhard Eitel
Bernhard Eitel is a German earth scientist. Since October 2007, he has been the Rector of the University of Heidelberg....
is currently the rector of the University of Heidelberg.
Institute of Geology and Paleontology
PaleontologyPaleontology
Paleontology "old, ancient", ὄν, ὀντ- "being, creature", and λόγος "speech, thought") is the study of prehistoric life. It includes the study of fossils to determine organisms' evolution and interactions with each other and their environments...
was established in 1823 with lectures by Heinrich Georg Bronn
Heinrich Georg Bronn
Heinrich Georg Bronn was a German geologist and paleontologist.Bronn was born at Ziegelhausen near Heidelberg. Studying at the university of Heidelberg he took his doctor's degree in the faculty of medicine in 1821, and in the following year was appointed professor of natural history...
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Institute of Mineralogy
The first chair for mineralogyMineralogy
Mineralogy is the study of chemistry, crystal structure, and physical properties of minerals. Specific studies within mineralogy include the processes of mineral origin and formation, classification of minerals, their geographical distribution, as well as their utilization.-History:Early writing...
was established in 1817 with Karl Cesar von Leonhard.
Institute of Environmental Geochemistry
Prof. German Müller established the Institute of Environmental Geochemistry in 1993. The main research areas of the institute are:- the rates and mechanisms of chemical weathering of rock-forming minerals, including surface studies of reactions at the mineral-water interface
- chemical and isotopic evolution of atmospheric aerosols derived from rock-weathering, and their variation with Holocene climate change
- geochemical studies of lake sediments and peat bog archives of these records, including chemical weathering and early diagenesis
- physical and chemical processes at mineral-water interfaces such as adsorption, desorption, and redox transformations
- the chemical and isotopic evolution of natural waters, including diffusion chamber studies of early diagenetic reactions in sediments
- transformation of element species in soils and sediments and natural waters intensity and rates of humification of natural organic matter
- natural halogenation and de-halogenation of organic molecules development of hyphenated instrumental techniques (HPLC-AAS, HPLC-ICP-AES, GC-MS) and pyrolytic methods for species analysis
Noted chemists and earth scientists
- Leopold GmelinLeopold GmelinLeopold Gmelin was a German chemist.Gmelin was the son of Johann Friedrich Gmelin. He studied medicine and chemistry at Göttingen, Tübingen and Vienna, and in 1813 began to lecture on chemistry at Heidelberg, where in 1814 he was appointed extraordinary-, and in 1817 ordinary-, professor of...
- Friedrich August Kekulé von StradonitzFriedrich August Kekulé von StradonitzFriedrich August Kekule von Stradonitz was a German organic chemist. From the 1850s until his death, Kekule was one of the most prominent chemists in Europe, especially in theoretical chemistry...
- Robert BunsenRobert BunsenRobert Wilhelm Eberhard Bunsen was a German chemist. He investigated emission spectra of heated elements, and discovered caesium and rubidium with Gustav Kirchhoff. Bunsen developed several gas-analytical methods, was a pioneer in photochemistry, and did early work in the field of organoarsenic...
- Victor Meyer
- Theodor CurtiusTheodor Curtius- External links :* * * *...
- Gustav KirchhoffGustav KirchhoffGustav Robert Kirchhoff was a German physicist who contributed to the fundamental understanding of electrical circuits, spectroscopy, and the emission of black-body radiation by heated objects...
- Hermann von HelmholtzHermann von HelmholtzHermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz was a German physician and physicist who made significant contributions to several widely varied areas of modern science...
- Emil Erlenmeyer
- Dmitri MendeleevDmitri MendeleevDmitri Ivanovich Mendeleev , was a Russian chemist and inventor. He is credited as being the creator of the first version of the periodic table of elements...
- Carl BoschCarl BoschCarl Bosch was a German chemist and engineer and Nobel laureate in chemistry. He was a pioneer in the field of high-pressure industrial chemistry and founder of IG Farben, at one point the world's largest chemical company....
- Alfred HettnerAlfred HettnerAlfred Hettner was a German geographer.He is known for his concept of chorology, the study of places and regions....
- Harry RosenbuschHarry RosenbuschHeinrich/Harry Rosenbusch, Karl Heinrich/Harry Rosenbusch, or H. F. Rosenbusch was a German petrographer.He taught at Heidelberg University ....
- Victor Mordechai GoldschmidtVictor Mordechai Goldschmidt----Victor Mordechai Goldschmidt was a German mineralogist, natural philosopher, and art collector.- Life :...
- Paul RamdohrPaul RamdohrPaul Ramdohr, also Paul A. Ramdohr , was a German mineralogist, ore deposit-researcher and a pioneer of ore microscopy.- Life :...