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Ilana Lehn | Planetary Sciences | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Ilana Lehn | Planetary Sciences | Women Researcher Award

Researcher at University of the Valley of the Sinos River, Brazil.

Dr. Ilana Lehn is a geologist with a profound expertise in the fields of stratigraphy and sedimentology. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Geology from the Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos in 2014, followed by a master’s degree in 2016 and a sandwich Ph.D. in 2021, both in Geology from the same university, with a specialization in Precambrian Geobiology. Her doctoral research focused on Ediacaran fossils in the Camaquã Basin, exploring their paleoenvironmental and stratigraphic implications. Dr. Lehn’s professional experience includes research positions at the Centro Nacional de Pesquisa em Energia e Materiais and the Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos. She has honed her research skills in petrography, geochemistry, sedimentology, and stratigraphy, contributing to numerous publications and projects in the field of geology.

Professional Profiles:

Education

Dr. Ilana Lehn holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geology from the Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (2014), a Master’s degree in Geology from the same university (2016), and completed her Ph.D. in Geology, specializing in Precambrian Geobiology, at Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS), with a sandwich program at the University of California, Santa Barbara (2021).

Professional Experience

Dr. Ilana Lehn has been actively engaged in professional endeavors related to her field. She has worked as a Geology intern at the Henrique Luís Roessler State Environmental Protection Foundation (FEPAM) from 2008 to 2009 and as a Geology intern again from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she served as a researcher at the National Energy Research Center and Materials (CNPEM) and Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS), contributing to projects such as “Eopaleozoic de-glacial deposits in the Paraná Basin (Brazil) and their analogues in the Paganzo Basin (Argentina): Impacts on the prediction of reservoirs in the Paraná Basin”. Dr. Lehn also gained teaching experience during her doctoral studies, serving as a Teaching Assistant for the course “Applied Sedimentary Geology I”.

Research Interest

Dr. Ilana Lehn’s research interests primarily revolve around the fields of stratigraphy and sedimentology. Her expertise lies in understanding the geological processes that shape sedimentary deposits over time, with a focus on interpreting the environmental conditions under which these deposits formed. Specifically, she is interested in the study of sedimentary rocks and their composition, as well as the analysis of sedimentary structures and textures. Dr. Lehn is particularly drawn to investigating the stratigraphic record to reconstruct past environments and decipher Earth’s geological history. Additionally, she has a keen interest in studying Ediacaran fossils and their implications for paleoenvironmental reconstructions. Overall, her research aims to contribute to a better understanding of Earth’s geological evolution and the processes that have shaped its surface over millions of years.

Award and Honors

Dr. Ilana Lehn has garnered several awards and honors throughout her academic and professional journey in the field of geology. Notably, she was the recipient of a prestigious CAPES Scholarship during her doctoral studies at the Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, a testament to her academic excellence and research potential. Her significant contributions to the study of Ediacaran fossils in the Camaquã Basin have earned her recognition for research excellence, demonstrating her commitment to advancing our understanding of paleoenvironmental dynamics and stratigraphic evolution. Furthermore, her master’s thesis on sediment gravity flows in the Santa Bárbara Rift, Camaquã Basin, Rio Grande do Sul, was commended for its outstanding achievement in geology. These accolades underscore Dr. Lehn’s dedication to scholarly pursuits and her impactful contributions to the field of geology.

Research Skills

Dr. Ilana Lehn possesses a diverse set of research skills that enable her to conduct comprehensive and rigorous investigations in the field of geology. She is proficient in various laboratory techniques essential for geological research, including petrography and geochemistry of carbonates. Her expertise extends to sedimentological analysis, allowing her to interpret sedimentary processes and depositional environments accurately. Additionally, Dr. Lehn is skilled in stratigraphic correlation and paleontological analysis, particularly in studying Ediacaran fossils and their paleoenvironmental implications. She is adept at utilizing advanced analytical instruments and software for data interpretation, such as geographic information systems (GIS) and statistical analysis tools. Moreover, her experience in fieldwork and mapping equips her with practical knowledge for conducting geological surveys and collecting field data. Overall, Dr. Lehn’s well-rounded research skills enable her to contribute significantly to the advancement of geological knowledge and understanding.

Publications

  1. Integrated Chronostratigraphic Study of the Punta del Este and Pelotas Basins
    • Authors: Cruz, M.; Oliveira, H.; Serratt, H.; Cetale, M.; Chemale, F.
    • Conference: 1st EAGE Conference on South Atlantic Offshore Energy Resources
    • Year: 2023
  2. Characterization and Economic Implications of Cretaceous Magmatism in the Pelotas and Punta del Este Basins
    • Authors: Serratt, H.; Girelli, T.; Cruz, M.; Conti, B.; Chemale, F.
    • Conference: 1st EAGE Conference on South Atlantic Offshore Energy Resources
    • Year: 2023
  3. The Geochemical Fingerprint of the Pelotas and Punta del Este basins
    • Authors: Girelli, T.; Rizzi, M.; Lehn, I.; Lana, C.; Chemale, F.
    • Conference: 1st EAGE Conference on South Atlantic Offshore Energy Resources
    • Year: 2023
  4. The Integration of Gravity and Magnetic Data in Delineating Punta del Este and Pelotas Basins
    • Authors: Teixeira, C.; Girelli, T.; Serratt, H.; Chieli, M.; Chemale, F.
    • Conference: 1st EAGE Conference on South Atlantic Offshore Energy Resources
    • Year: 2023
  5. Magnetotelluric Imaging of Pelotas Basin (onshore), Southern Brazil and Uruguay.
    • Authors: Menezes, A.; Lugão, P.; Morales, E.; Girelli, T.; Chemale, F.
    • Conference: 1st EAGE Conference on South Atlantic Offshore Energy Resources
    • Year: 2023
  6. Integrated correlation of the Camaquã Basin (Southernmost Brazil) with other Ediacaran units of southwestern Proto-Gondwana
    • Authors: Lehn, I.; Gomes Paim, P.S.; Chemale, F.
    • Journal: Journal of South American Earth Sciences
    • Year: 2022
  7. Devonian agglutinated polychaete tubes: All in all it’s just another grain in the wall
    • Authors: Becker-Kerber, B.; Horodyski, R.S.; Del Mouro, L.; Mazurier, A.; El Albani, A.
    • Journal: Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences
    • Year: 2021
  8. Marine and non-marine strata preserving Ediacaran microfossils
    • Authors: Lehn, I.; Horodyski, R.S.; Paim, P.S.G.
    • Journal: Scientific Reports
    • Year: 2019
  9. Co-genetic, cohesive and non-cohesive delta front facies: A case study of flow transformation in a lacustrine setting, Camaquã Basin, southernmost Brazil
    • Authors: Lehn, I.; Fallgatter, C.; Kern, H.P.; Paim, P.S.G.
    • Journal: Journal of South American Earth Sciences
    • Year: 2018
  10. Stratigraphic distribution, taphonomy and paleoenvironments of Spinicaudata in the Triassic and Jurassic of the Paraná Basin
    • Authors: Jenisch, A.G.; Lehn, I.; Gallego, O.F.; Horodyski, R.S.; Faccini, U.F.
    • Journal: Journal of South American Earth Sciences
    • Year: 2017