Institute of Geochemistry and Analytical Chemistry named after V.I. Vernadsky GEOHI RAS

Areas of activity

• Cosmochemistry, meteoritics, comparative planetary science and the development of tools and methods for the study of extraterrestrial matter;
• Experimental and theoretical modeling of geochemical processes occurring in the deep zones of the Earth, geochemistry of magmatism and metamorphism;
• Origin and evolution of the biosphere, organic geochemistry, carbon geochemistry; biogeochemistry, geochemical ecology and evolution of biogeochemical cycles;
• Sedimentary geochemistry, hydrochemistry; geological-geochemical and eco-geochemical studies of the bottom of the World Ocean;
• Geochemistry of mineral deposits (ore elements, noble metals, oil and gas, diamonds) and development of methods for their search;
• Isotope geochemistry and geochronology;
• Analytical chemistry of radioactive, rare and noble elements;
• Development of methods for separation and concentration of elements; synthesis of sorbents; development of theoretical foundations of analytical and computational chemistry;
• Development of methods and instruments for analysis, monitoring and forecasting of the state of the environment, natural and industrial facilities.

(data current as of July 2022)

Structure

Structure of the Institute dated August 15, 2019