PD Dr. Markus Egli
Senior researcher
Glaciology, Geomorphodynamics
and Geochronology
Physical Geography Division
Department of Geography
University of Zurich - Irchel
Winterthurerstr. 190
CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland
room: | Y 25 K 04 |
email: | |
tel: | +41-44-635 51 14 |
fax: | +41-44-635 68 41 |
Research interests
I am a member of the 3G and 2B group. Accordingly, may main research interests include landscape dynamics and processes (with a special focus on Alpine environments) using relative and numerical techniques and soil chemical and mineralogical aspects. A broad spectrum of dating methods is used to decipher landscape changes and geomorphic surface dynamics. Amongst the numerical methods are radiocarbon (14C) and 10Be exposure dating. Relative dating techniques include the investigation of soils, rocks, sediments and their mineralogy and chemistry. I am furthermore interested in the weathering mechanisms of soils (alpine to Mediterranean areas) and the ruling processes of chemical changes including human-influenced effects.