From Diepholz's high school graduates to the volcanic researcher: Dr. Preine's exciting journey

From Diepholz's high school graduates to the volcanic researcher: Dr. Preine's exciting journey

In the world of science, there are always fascinating personalities who make you look forward to your passion and dedication. Such a person is Dr. Jonas Preine, a graduate of the Graf Friedrich School in Diepholz, who is now active as a volcanic researcher. After graduating from high school in 2012, he undertook a remarkable journey through different countries and academic heights, which ultimately led him to his current research through underwater volcanoes. He recently gave an inspiring lecture at his former school to share his knowledge and experience with the current students.

Around a year ago, Dr. Preine in a different phase of his life. As a speaker of the lecture series "From school to the world" back at the GFS - where he himself once pressed the school desk - he reported on his exciting career and the discoveries that he did in the course of his research. An audience of around 100 people, including students, teachers and parents, listened to the stories of the five -year -old scientist.

The way to the volcanic researcher

his interest in marine research did not start immediately. At first Preine was sought to study medical studies, but everything changed when he took part in a sea competition in 11th grade. Together with two classmates, he developed a so-called manta trawl, a special fan apparatus to collect microplastics from the North Sea. "At that time, microplastics in the seas were still in its infancy," said Preine. This experience aroused him the feeling that he could do something in research, which should ultimately change his course in life.

After his Abitur, Preine decided to discover the world first and started a work-and-travel stay in New Zealand. There he not only experienced breathtaking landscapes, but also the fascinating volcanoes of the country, which impressed him sustainably. "I found the volcanoes so interesting that I said:" I want to do that. "" This led him to study geophysics and oceanography, where he continued to pursue his passion for research on the high seas.

With the bachelor's degree in the pocket, a semester abroad in Iceland, followed by a master and a doctorate, Dr. Preine now as an expert in the field of Marine Vulkanology. He reports on his expeditions that form the heart of his work. "The expedition trips are the most fascinating that I can experience. The world on board the ships is a parallel world that I love very much," explains Preine with shining eyes. So far, he looks back on 17 research trips, crumbled in total for a year and six months at sea, which he sees as a great privilege.

knowledge about Santorini

One of his most concise discoveries so far refers to the volcanic activities around the famous Greek island of Santorini. Dr. However, Preine was able to show that these volcanoes represent a much greater danger than was previously assumed. Through his studies that there was a "lost eruption" in 726, added a new shadow set for research. "Our archives are blind to flat marine eruptions," explains Preine, but at the same time underlines that this does not mean that the residents of Santorini should live in constant fear. It is only a call to take the risk factor seriously to possibly identify future dangers in good time.

The lecture series, in which Preine spoke, was initiated by the former teacher Manfred Redetzky. He observed the scientist's commitment and found it important to give other students an insight into the careers of young graduates who have taken extraordinary ways. "Jonas Preine is a pioneer," Redetzky clarifies when he talks about the reasons why he invited him. It is particularly impressive how his passion for research and his tireless drive brought him to where he is now.

Especially the headmistress Lars Buse noted during the lecture that Dr. Preine's story should serve as inspiration for the current students. "I hope that you all find something that fulfills you, as Jona's work fulfills," he said, encouraging the students to pursue their own passions and never give up.