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Mikael Calner is a Professor and Chair at Lund University, specializing in sedimentary geology. His research focuses on the study of fossil sediments and geochemistry to understand the interplay between global change, climate, sea-level, and biodiversity, with a particular emphasis on minor mass extinctions. He has conducted extensive research on the Lower Palaeozoic sedimentary cover of the Baltic Shield in comparison to remote basins in North America and the South China Plate. Calner's main lines of research investigate significant time intervals of major global change, including the Global Ordovician Biodiversity Event (GOBE) and the end-Ordovician glaciation and mass extinction events. His work aims to reveal the oceanographic and ecological significance of calcareous oolites developed in the aftermath of mass extinctions in Earth’s history. In teaching, Calner focuses on sedimentary processes and products, utilizing field excursions and core laboratory analysis to provide students with hands-on experience in identifying ancient depositional environments. His expertise is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to global efforts in understanding and addressing environmental challenges.
Includes Master of Science in Politics and Society of the Contemporary Middle East and European Affairs.