Draft:Henrik Drake
Swedish professor
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Henrik Drake is a Swedish geochemist and geobiologist, currently serving as a Professor at Linnaeus University, Department of Biology and Environmental Science. His research focuses on the deep biosphere, ancient microbial life, and microbe–mineral interactions in fractured crystalline bedrock and impact craters.
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Henrik Drake | |
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| Born | Sweden |
| Known for | Deep biosphere research, microbial methane cycling, isotope geochemistry |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geochemistry, Geobiology, Environmental Science |
| Institutions | Linnaeus University |
| Website | |
Academic background and career
Henrik Drake earned his PhD in geology at University of Gothenburg and applies a multidisciplinary research profile combining geochemistry, microbiology, and isotope geoscience.
Research focus
Drake’s research centers on:
- Microbial methanogenesis and sulfate reduction in deep fractured bedrock
- Isotopic biosignatures (δ¹³C, δ³⁴S, clumped isotopes) of ancient microbial activity
- Impact structures (e.g., Siljan crater) as analogues for astrobiological environments
- Microbial interactions with minerals, including uranium and arsenic immobilization
- Thermochronology of Precambrian cratons to assess long-term habitability
Selected publications
Nature Communications
- Drake et al. (2015). Extreme ¹³C depletion of carbonates formed during oxidation of biogenic methane in fractured granite[1]
- Drake et al. (2017). Anaerobic consortia of fungi and sulfate-reducing bacteria in deep granite fractures. [2]
- Drake et al. (2019). Timing and origin of natural gas accumulation in the Siljan impact structure, Sweden. [3]
- Drake et al. (2025). Microbial habitats in a 78-million-year-old impact crater reveal long-term habitability in fractured bedrock. [4]
PNAS
- Drake & Reiners (2021). Thermochronologic perspectives on the deep-time evolution of the deep biosphere. [5]
Outreach and media
Professional service
- Editor/Associate Editor: Frontiers in Microbiology, Discover Geoscience (Springer Nature)
- Chair: NordSIMS-Vegacenter Steering Committee Board
External links
Category:Swedish geochemists Category:Geobiologists Category:Environmental scientists Category:Linnaeus University faculty Category:Living people
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