Erik Oerter
About Erik Oerter
Erik Oerter is a research scientist specializing in geochemistry and hydrology. He has a PhD in Earth and Environmental Science from the University of California, Berkeley and has worked at various research institutions, including the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Erik Oerter has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2019 as a Research Scientist. Prior to this, he held the position of Postdoctoral Researcher at the same institution from 2016 to 2019. His work at Lawrence Livermore focuses on utilizing stable and radiogenic isotopes to investigate hydrogeochemical processes. Oerter's research aims to clarify the interactions within surface and shallow subsurface environments, leveraging geochemical and environmental data.
Education and Expertise
Erik Oerter earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Earth and Environmental Science from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 2010 to 2015. He also holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Earth and Planetary Science from the same institution, completed from 2003 to 2005. Oerter's undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Environmental Geoscience from the University of Colorado at Boulder, obtained from 2000 to 2003. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his research in geochemistry, hydrology, pedology, and climatology.
Background
Before his current role, Erik Oerter worked as a Geologist at the Colorado Geological Survey from 2007 to 2010. He also served as a PhD Candidate at the University of California, Berkeley, during his doctoral studies from 2010 to 2015. Following his PhD, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Utah from 2015 to 2016. This diverse professional experience has contributed to his expertise in environmental science and geochemical research.
Research Focus and Contributions
Erik Oerter's research emphasizes the intersection of geochemistry, hydrology, pedology, and climatology. He utilizes stable and radiogenic isotopes to explore hydrogeochemical processes, aiming to elucidate the functions and processes in surface and shallow subsurface environments. His work contributes to a better understanding of environmental systems through the analysis of geochemical and environmental data.