Dr. David A Fowle
- Dean's Professor
- Chair, Department of Geology
Contact Info
Ritchie Hall, room #254C
Slawson Hall, room #170 E
Biography —
Dr. Fowle joined the University of Kansas in 2006. He has an active research program that investigates the how microorganisms influence geochemical cycles with a particular emphasis on quantifying their effects in experimental systems. He currently serves as the Chair of the Geology Department.
Research —
Dr. Fowle's work investigates the links between microorganisms and geochemical processes in the field and the laboratory with applications to our understanding of the rock record, remediation, energy and mineral exploration.
Teaching —
Teaching interests:
- Biogeochemistry, Aqueous Geochemistry, Limnology, Lakes, Environment, Mining
Selected Publications —
Bray, M S, J Wu, C B Kretz, J A Brandes, B C Reed, R L Simister, C Henny, et al. “Shifting Microbial Communities Sustain Multi-Year Iron Reduction and Methanogenesis in Ferruginous Sediment Incubations.” Journal Articles. Geobiology 15, no. 5 (August 2017): 678–689. https://doi.org/10.1111/gbi.12239.
Frei, R, S A Crowe, M Bau, A Polat, D A Fowle, and L N Døssing. “Oxidative Elemental Cycling under the Low O2 Eoarchean Atmosphere.” Journal Articles. Scientific Reports 6 (February 11, 2016): 21058. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep21058.
Crowe, S A, G Paris, S Katsev, C Jones, S T Kim, A L Zerkle, S Nomosatryo, et al. “Sulfate Was a Trace Constituent of Archean Seawater.” Journal Articles. Science (New York, N.Y.) 346, no. 6210 (October 7, 2014): 735–39. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1258966.
Crowe, S A, J A Maresca, C Jones, A Sturm, C Henny, D A Fowle, R P Cox, E F Delong, and D E Canfield. “Deep-Water Anoxygenic Photosythesis in a Ferruginous Chemocline.” Journal Articles. Geobiology 12, no. 4 (June 1, 2014): 322–39. https://doi.org/10.1111/gbi.12089.
Roberts, J A, P A Kenward, D A Fowle, R H Goldstein, L A González, and D S Moore. “Surface Chemistry Allows for Abiotic Precipitation of Dolomite at Low Temperature.” Journal Articles. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 110, no. 36 (August 3, 2013): 14540–45. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1305403110.
Zegye, A., S. Bonneville, L. G. Benning, A. Sturm, D. A. Fowle, S. A. Jones, D. E. Canfield, et al. “Green Rust Formation Controls Nutrient Availability in a Ferruginous Water Column.” Journal Articles. Geology 40 (2012): 599–602.
Kulczycki, E., D. A. Fowle, D. W. Graham, and J. A. Roberts. “Methanotroph-Promoted Weathering of Cu-Substituted Borosilicate Glass.” Journal Articles. Geomicrobiology Journal 28 (2011): 1–10.
Driese, S. G., G. A. Ludvigson, J. A. Roberts, D. A. Fowle, L. A. González, J. J. Smith, V. M. Vulava, and L. D. McKay. “Micromorphology and Stable-Isotope Geochemistry of Historical Pedogenic Siderite.” Journal Articles. J. Sed. Research 80 (2010): 943–54.
Crowe, S. A., C. Jones, S. Katsev, C. Magen, A. O’Neill, A. Sturm, D. E. Canfield, et al. “Photoferrotrophs Thrive in an Archean Ocean Analogue.” Journal Articles. Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) 41 (2008): 15938–43.
Awards & Honors —
Docking Faculty Scholar
University of Kansas
2014 - 2016
University of Kansas
2014 - 2016
Dean's Professor
CLAS, University of Kansas
2016 - Present
CLAS, University of Kansas
2016 - Present
Fellow
Kavli Foundation
Kavli Foundation
Young Scientist Award
Mineralogical Association of Canada
Mineralogical Association of Canada