World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Award Badge
Earth Science
UK
2022

D-Index & Metrics

Earth Science

D-Index
115
Citations
46926
World Ranking
54
National Ranking
6

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2022 - Research.com Earth Science in United Kingdom Leader Award
  • 2013 - V.M. Goldschmidt Award, Geochemical Society
  • 2002 - C.C. Patterson Award, Geochemical Society
  • 2001 - Fellow of American Geophysical Union (AGU)
  • 2000 - Geochemistry Fellow Honor, Geochemical Society and the European Association of Geochemistry

Overview

Henry Elderfield was affiliated with the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. Their research centered on Earth and Planetary Sciences, with particular involvement in subfields such as Atmospheric Science, Ocean Engineering, Paleontology, Geophysics, and Oceanography.

The main topics covered in their body of work included:

  • Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
  • Reservoir Engineering and Simulation Methods
  • Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils
  • Geological Formations and Processes Exploration
  • Marine and environmental studies

In terms of publications, many recent contributions were made to the Publishing Network for Geoscientific and Environmental Data (PANGAEA), the OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) repository at La Trobe University, and Zenodo hosted by CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research.

Some of the recent papers authored or coauthored include:

  • Cenozoic Mg/Ca ratios in benthic foraminiferal calcite with BWT and sea ice volume reconstruction (2020) published in Publishing Network for Geoscientific and Environmental Data (PANGAEA) (Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research)
  • Magnesium/Calcium ratios of benthic foraminifera of ODP Site 154-926A (2020) published in Publishing Network for Geoscientific and Environmental Data (PANGAEA) (Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research)
  • ODP Leg 168, Hole 1032A - Well Logging Data (2021) published in OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)
  • ODP Leg 168, Hole 1032A - Well Logging Data (2021) published in Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

Frequent collaborators included Caroline H. Lear, Paul A. Wilson, Earl E. Davis, Andrew Fisher, and John V. Firth.

Henry Elderfield received several recognitions during their career, notably:

  • V.M. Goldschmidt Award from the Geochemical Society in 2013
  • C.C. Patterson Award from the Geochemical Society in 2002
  • Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) in 2001
  • Geochemistry Fellow Honor awarded by the Geochemical Society and the European Association of Geochemistry in 2000

Best Publications

  • The rare earth elements in seawater

    Henry Elderfield;Mervyn J. Greaves

  • Ocean acidification due to increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide

    J Raven;K Caldeira;H Elderfield;O Hoegh-Guldberg

  • Cenozoic deep-sea temperatures and global ice volumes from Mg/Ca in benthic foraminiferal calcite

    Caroline Helen Lear;H. Elderfield;P. A. Wilson

  • The rare earth elements in rivers, estuaries, and coastal seas and their significance to the composition of ocean waters

    H. Elderfield;R. Upstill-Goddard;E.R. Sholkovitz

  • A study of cleaning procedures used for foraminiferal Mg/Ca paleothermometry

    Stephen Barker;M. Greaves;Henry Elderfield

  • Mid-Ocean Ridge Hydrothermal Fluxes and the Chemical Composition of the Ocean

    H. Elderfield;A. Schultz

  • Calibration of Mg/Ca thermometry in planktonic foraminifera from a sediment trap time series

    Pallavi Anand;Henry Elderfield;Maureen H. Conte

  • Evolution of Ocean Temperature and Ice Volume Through the Mid-Pleistocene Climate Transition

    H Elderfield;P Ferretti;M Greaves;S Crowhurst

  • The oceanic chemistry of the rare-earth elements

    Henry Elderfield

  • Past temperature and d18O of surface ocean waters inferred from foraminiferal Mg/Ca ratios.

    H. Elderfield;G.M. Ganssen

  • Application of the Ce anomaly as a paleoredox indicator: The ground rules

    Christopher R. German;Henry Elderfield

  • Rare earth element distributions in anoxic waters of the Cariaco Trench

    Hein J.W de Baar;Christopher R German;Henry Elderfield;Pauline van Gaans

  • Rare earth element geochemistry of oceanic ferromanganese nodules and associated sediments

    H Elderfield;C.J Hawkesworth;M.J Greaves;S.E Calvert

  • Strontium isotope stratigraphy

    H. Elderfield

  • Black smokers, massive sulphides and vent biota at the Mid-Atlantic Ridge

    P. A. Rona;G. Klinkhammer;T. A. Nelsen;J. H. Trefry

  • Rare earth elements in the pore waters of reducing nearshore sediments

    H. Elderfield;E.R. Sholkovitz

  • Constraints on the magnitude and patterns of ocean cooling at the Last Glacial Maximum

    C. Waelbroeck;A. Paul;M. Kucera;A. Rosell-Melé

  • Hydrothermal scavenging of rare-earth elements in the ocean

    C. R. German;G. P. Klinkhammer;J. M. Edmond;A. Mura

  • Geochemical implications of rare earth element patterns in hydrothermal fluids from mid-ocean ridges

    G.P Klinkhammer;H Elderfield;J.M Edmond;A Mitra

  • Variations in Mg/Ca and Sr/Ca ratios of planktonic foraminifera caused by postdepositional dissolution: Evidence of shallow Mg-dependent dissolution

    Sarah J. Brown;Henry Elderfield

  • The geochemical balance of the rare earth elements and neodymium isotopes in the oceans

    C.J. Bertram;H. Elderfield

Frequent Co-Authors

Mervyn Greaves
Mervyn Greaves University of Cambridge
David A Hodell
David A Hodell University of Cambridge
Jimin Yu
Jimin Yu Australian National University
Stephen Barker
Stephen Barker Cardiff University
Luke C Skinner
Luke C Skinner University of Cambridge
Michael Schulz
Michael Schulz Norwegian Meteorological Institute
Claus-Dieter Hillenbrand
Claus-Dieter Hillenbrand British Antarctic Survey
Rosalind E. M. Rickaby
Rosalind E. M. Rickaby University of Oxford
Mark Williams
Mark Williams University of Leicester
Robert D Larter
Robert D Larter British Antarctic Survey

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Earth Science offers a unique foundation for various interdisciplinary careers. Many students consider expanding their expertise through related fields like environmental communication, geospatial technology, or data analysis to enhance job prospects.

For those interested in research and information management, a masters in library science can complement Earth Science knowledge by developing skills in data curation and resource organization, essential for managing scientific repositories.

Visual storytelling is also gaining importance in Earth Science careers. Professionals may benefit from pursuing online photography degrees to effectively document environmental changes and engage broader audiences through compelling imagery.

Veterans seeking flexible learning options might explore online photography degrees for veterans, combining practical skills with their unique perspectives to enter creative sectors connected to Earth Science media.

Additionally, language skills enhance global research and collaboration. Pursuing an online spanish degree can open doors to working with diverse communities and international environmental projects.

Best Scientists Citing Henry Elderfield

Recently Published Articles