Julie Prytulak, Durham University, UK
Biography
Julie Prytulak is an isotope geochemist who started her career in Canada, obtaining an undergraduate degree from Carleton University. She then undertook a Masters degree at Washington State University, USA, followed by a PhD at the University of Bristol, UK. She held postdoctoral fellowships at Oxford University and Imperial College London, and joined Imperial as permanent staff in 2011. Julie moved to Durham University in 2018, where she is now a Professor of Geochemistry. Her research applies both stable and radiogenic isotopes to wide ranging topics in Earth Science; she received the 2017 EAG Houtermans award for exceptional contributions to geochemistry. Her current interests focus on applications of metal stable isotopes ranging from element cycling at subduction zones to tracking anthropogenic inputs through the surface environment.
Motivation for serving the EAG council
I am strongly committed to affecting tangible, positive progress through community service. Scientifically, there is a balance to be struck between raising the profile of geochemical research as it directly benefits society, with maintaining the value and pursuit of discovery science. EAG is an overwhelmingly positive influence in supporting and amplifying voices within the geochemistry community. The role of the EAG council is vital in building upon past success and remaining an active and relevant part of the global geochemical community. I was an elected secretary for the VGP Section of AGU (2020-2023). As an EAG council member, I would bring my experience and enthusiasm for geochemistry and collaborative committee work, with particular emphasis on enabling opportunities for those from historically underrepresented countries and regions.