Flore Van Maldeghem
I’m a geologist fascinated by space and our Solar System. I specialize in the study of micrometeorites. Using various analytical techniques I try to unravel the origin and history of this cosmic dust raining down on the surface of our Earth.
Education and Experience
Postdoctoral Researcher
· Copenhagen, DenmarkUniversity of Copenhagen
Project: Fossil micrometeorite contribution to Hadean Earth
PhD Geochemistry
· Brussels, BelgiumVrije Universiteit Brussel
Project: Unraveling the Solar System: Tracing the cosmic dust flux to Earth using polar sediments
MSc of Geology
· Ghent, BelgiumGhent University
Master thesis: Characterisation of Antarctic unmelted micrometeorites using synchrotron-based X-ray analysis
Exchange year Erasmus+
· Tromsø, NorwayArctic University of Norway
Exchange year at the Arctic University of Norway to broaden my experience and scientific network.
BSc of Geology
· Ghent, BelgiumGhent University
Bachelor project: Reconstructing the late Holocene earthquake activity of western Nepal from lake sediment records
Skills
Technical and experimental
Contact me
Interested in a workshop, lecture or just (micro)meteorites?
Send me a message!
