Michael Bau
Constructor University, Germany
For more than 30 years, Michael Bau’s scientific contributions have laid the foundation to numerous applications of trace element geochemistry to address biogeochemical questions related to both the modern world and Early Earth. Michael has provided a fundamental understanding of rare earth element geochemistry which he expanded to include yttrium, and hence turn from REE to REY geochemistry. Moreover, with his studies of a wide range of geological, hydrological, and biological materials he triggered the field of environmental geochemistry of critical metals. Michael has served as a councillor and board member of the EAG and the DMG.