Marisa Repasch
About Marisa Repasch
Marisa Repasch is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in biogeochemical methods to study organic carbon preservation in river systems. She holds a PhD in Geochemistry from the University of Potsdam and has a background in Earth and Planetary Sciences.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Marisa Repasch has been a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2021. In this role, she employs biogeochemical methods to study the impact of erosion and deposition on organic carbon preservation and transformation within river systems. Her research includes the use of radiocarbon dating and cosmogenic isotope measurements, contributing to the understanding of soil carbon dynamics in various landscapes.
Education and Expertise
Marisa Repasch holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geochemistry from the University of Potsdam, which she completed from 2016 to 2021. She also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Earth and Planetary Sciences from The University of New Mexico, studying there from 2014 to 2016. Her undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences from Lehigh University, completed from 2010 to 2014. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in geosciences and biogeochemistry.
Background
Before her current position, Marisa Repasch worked as a Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at the University of New Mexico from 2014 to 2016. She also served as an Environmental Scientist at The ELM Group, Inc. for six months in 2014. Additionally, she was a PhD student at GFZ-Potsdam from 2016 to 2021, where she focused on the transformation of organic carbon during river transport.
Research Focus
Marisa Repasch's research primarily investigates the persistence and vulnerability of soil carbon in various landscapes. Her dissertation provided new insights into the transformation of organic carbon as it moves from mountain sources to ocean sinks. This work enhances the understanding of carbon dynamics in river systems and contributes to broader environmental science discussions.