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Felix M. Gradstein

Felix M. Gradstein

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Earth Science

D-Index
48
Citations
28662
World Ranking
3707
National Ranking
45

Overview

Felix M. Gradstein is affiliated with the University of Oslo in Norway and focuses primarily on research in Earth and Planetary Sciences as well as Engineering. Their work encompasses a broad range of studies in paleontology, geology, and related fields, contributing extensively to the understanding of stratigraphy, geological timescales, and fossil records.

The scientist's recent publications demonstrate active engagement with various aspects of paleontological and geological research. Notable papers include:

  • Magnetostratigraphy of U-Pb-dated boreholes in Svalbard, Norway, implies that magnetochron M0r (a proposed Barremian-Aptian boundary marker) begins at 121.2 ± 0.4 Ma (2021, Geology)
  • New insights into the taxonomy and evolution of Jurassic planktonic foraminifera (2021, Swiss Journal of Palaeontology)
  • Ontogenetic disparity in early planktic foraminifers (2020, Journal of Micropalaeontology)
  • The First 40 Million Years of Planktonic Foraminifera (2021, Geosciences)
  • Application of Supersplining to the Mesozoic and Paleozoic Geologic Time Scales (2022, Mathematical Geosciences)

Frequent coauthors contributing to the scientist's research include:

  • Frits Agterberg
  • James G. Ogg
  • Jörg Mutterlose
  • Rob Carter
  • I Nick McCave

The primary publication venues for Felix M. Gradstein's work feature a mix of open-access repositories and specialized journals:

  • Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) - 12 publications
  • OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University) - 4 publications
  • Geology
  • Geosciences
  • Geobios

The scientist's research covers several key subfields and topics reflecting interdisciplinary expertise. Main fields of study include Earth and Planetary Sciences and Engineering. Subfields encompass Paleontology, Atmospheric Science, Ocean Engineering, Geophysics, and Artificial Intelligence.

  • Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils
  • Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
  • Geological and Geochemical Analysis
  • Drilling and Well Engineering
  • Reservoir Engineering and Simulation Methods
  • Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
  • Isotope Analysis in Ecology

This breadth of research topics shows an integration of classical paleontological methods with technological approaches in geological mapping, reservoir simulation, and isotope analysis. The scientist continues to contribute to advancements in understanding deep time stratigraphy and fossil evolution while engaging with modern engineering applications.

Best Publications

  • The Geologic Time Scale 2012

    Felix M. Gradstein;James G. Ogg;Mark D. Schmitz;Gabi M. Ogg

  • A Geologic Time Scale 2004

    Felix M. Gradstein;James G. Ogg;Alan G. Smith

  • The Concise Geologic Time Scale

    James G. Ogg;Gabi Ogg;Felix M. Gradstein

  • A new Geologic Time Scale, with special reference to Precambrian and Neogene

    Felix M. Gradstein;James G. Ogg;Alan G. Smith;Wouter Bleeker

  • A Mesozoic time scale

    Felix M. Gradstein;Frits P. Agterberg;James G. Ogg;Jan Hardenbol

  • A Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous Time Scale

    Felix M. Gradstein;Frits P. Agterberg;James G. Ogg;Jan Hardenbol

  • On The Geologic Time Scale

    Felix M. Gradstein;James G. Ogg;Frits J. Hilgen

  • A Phanerozoic time scale

    F M Gradstein;J Ogg

  • A Cretaceous and Jurassic geochronology

    Dennis V. Kent;Felix M. Gradstein

  • Geologic Time Scale 2004 – why, how, and where next!

    Felix Gradstein;James Ogg

  • The Carboniferous Period

    V.I. Davydov;D. Korn;M.D. Schmitz

  • Atlas of Paleogene Cosmopolitan Deep-water Agglutinated Foraminifera

    Michael A. Kaminski;Felix M. Gradstein

  • A. Mesozoic time scale

    Unknown

  • A Jurassic to recent chronology

    Dennis V. Kent;Felix M. Gradstein

  • The Silurian Period

    M. J. Melchin;R. A. Cooper;P. M. Sadler

  • Comparative Stratigraphy and Subsidence History of Mesozoic Rift Basins of North Atlantic

    R. N. Hiscott;R. C. L. Wilson;F. M. Gradstein;V. Pujalte

  • Global Boundary Stratotype Section and Point (GSSP) for the Anthropocene Series: Where and how to look for potential candidates

    Colin N. Waters;Jan Zalasiewicz;Colin Summerhayes;Ian J. Fairchild

  • The Permian Period

    C.M. Henderson;V.I. Davydov and;B.R. Wardlaw;Contributors

  • Making the case for a formal Anthropocene Epoch: an analysis of ongoing critiques

    Jan A. Zalasiewicz;Colin N. Waters;Alexander P. Wolfe;Anthony D. Barnosky

  • Mesozoic-Cenozoic Sedimentary Formations of the North American Basin; Western North Atlantic

    Lubomir F. Jansa;Paul Enos;Brian E. Tucholke;Felix M. Gradstein

  • Chapter 22 – The Devonian Period

    Unknown

  • Late Cretaceous–Paleocene tectonic development of the NW Vøring Basin

    Shicun Ren;Shicun Ren;Jan Inge Faleide;Olav Eldholm;Jakob Skogseid

Frequent Co-Authors

James G. Ogg
James G. Ogg Chengdu University of Technology
Michael A. Kaminski
Michael A. Kaminski King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Øyvind Hammer
Øyvind Hammer University of Oslo
William A. Berggren
William A. Berggren Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Paul R. Bown
Paul R. Bown University College London
Martin J. Head
Martin J. Head Brock University
Andrew S. Gale
Andrew S. Gale University of Portsmouth
Peta J. Mudie
Peta J. Mudie Geological Survey of Canada
Dennis V. Kent
Dennis V. Kent Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Graham L. Williams
Graham L. Williams Bedford Institute of Oceanography

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