Samantha Ritzer

My research focuses on elucidating the paleoredox geochemistry of organic-rich shales using iron and sulfur proxies, among others, as well as stable isotope analysis. I aim to investigate changes in depositional conditions both temporally as well as spatially (with respect to intra-basin location) and how those changes affect the viability of the shale as a source rock. My current research predominantly resides in the Paleozoic marine realm, but previous research has included lacustrine systems, which I still maintain an interest in.