Welcome to the Micropalaeontology Foraminifera-Nannoplankton Group of the IGP
Who we are ?
We are a group of researchers interested in micropalaeontology, palaeoceanography and the marine palaeoenvironment and its evolution throughout the geological history. We are based at the Institute of Geology and Paleontology, Faculty of Science, Charles University.
Our Mission
The Micropalaeontology Foraminifera-Nannoplankton Group of the IGP represents an informal research group of individuals interested in micropalaeontology, palaeoceanography, and the marine palaeoenvironment and its evolution throughout the geological history. We closely cooperate with the goal to establish a research excellence within the fields of micropalaeontology and palaeoceanography at the Charles Universitycontinuing the tradition of Professors Adalbert Liebus and Vladimír Pokorný, both of whom have left an indelible mark on the history of micropalaeontology. The mission of our group is to contribute to the understanding of the global oceanic system, its evolution and dynamics throughout the geological past, and thus to advance knowledge of one of the most important Earth systems that shaped the world as we know it today.
Our research focuses on micropalaeontology with emphasis on foraminifera and calcareous nannoplankton, evolutionary ecology, stratigraphy, palaeoenvironmental analysis, geochemistry and its application to palaeoceanography, and many others.
We actively participate in the educational system of Charles University, sharing our knowledge with the highly motivated students of the department to ensure the continuity of research at the IGP and to enable future generations of researchers to continue our mission.
In addition, we are enthusiastically seeking to collaborate with partners in academia and industry on interesting problems in our fields of research.