Dr Ken Amor
Stipendiary Lecturer in Geography, St Edmund Hall
About
Dr Amor researches the geochemistry of the chromium cycle. This covers the vast expanse of time from the formation of the solar system to the modern day. Chromium isotopes can be used to trace the early evolution of the solar system, and shed light on changes to the earth during the evolution of life. They may also be used to detect traces of large meteorite impacts in the geological record, and can give insight to the environmental incidents that cause mass extinctions.
Expertise
- Asteroids
- Asteroid impacts
- Meteorites
- Meteorite craters
Selected publications
Media experience
Dr Amor has experience of national TV and radio interviews, as well as public engagement and outreach activities.
Recent media work
Languages
English