GUtech German University of Technology in Oman

Faculty Member, Department of Applied Geoscience

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research activities: Holocene Pleistocene, Quaternary, Natural Hazards, Neotectonic, Sea-level, coast, palaeogeography,geotourism

teaching activities:  geomorphology, natural hazards, sedimentology, quaternary geology, communication skills

fieldtrips: Germany, Poland, Alps, Greenland, Oman, Baltic Sea

Articles (peer-reviewed):
2011
HOFFMANN, G. & REICHERTER, K. (2011): Soft-sediment deformation of Late Pleistocene sediments along the southwestern coast of the Baltic Sea (NE Germany). – International Journal of Earth Sciences. DOI 10.1007/s00531-010-0633-z.

2009
NAUMANN, M., LAMPE, R., HOFFMANN, G. (2009): Coastal evolution of a Holocene barrier spit (Bug peninsula/NW-Rügen) deduced from geological structure and relative sea level. – Quaternary Science Journal 58(29): 164-173.

Hijma, M.P., Cohen, K.M., Hoffmann, G., Van der Spek, A.J.F.,Stouthamer, E. (2009): From river valley to estuary: the evolution of the Rhine mouth in the early to middle Holocene (Western Netherlands, Rhine-Meuse delta) – Netherlands Journal of Geosciences – Geologie en Mijnbouw 88 (1): 13-53.

Hoffmann, G., Schmedeman,N., & Schafmeister, M.Th. (2009): Relative sea-level curve for SE Rügen and Usedom Island (SW Baltic Sea Coast, Germany) – using decompacted profiles. – Zeitschrift der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Geowiss. 160/2: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1127/1860-1804/2009/0160-0069

Ziekur, R., Hoffmann, G., & Grelle, T. (2009): Facies architecture of Holocene coastal lowlands on the SW Baltic Sea (Germany) – insights from ground penetrating radar surveys. – Zeitschrift der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Geowiss. 160/1: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1127/1860-1804/2009/0160-0079
2008

Viehberg, F., Frenzel, P. & Hoffmann, G. (2008): Succession of ostracode assemblages in transgressive environments: a study at an inshore locality in the southern Baltic Sea (Germany). - Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology 264(3-4): 318-329.

2007

Hoffmann, G. & Lampe, R. (2007): Sediment budget calculation to estimate Holocene coastal changes on the southwest Baltic Sea. – Marine Geology 243 (2007): 143–156.

2006

Schmedemann, N., Schafmeister, M.-Th. & Hoffmann, G. (2006): Impact of near surface compaction on layer geometry within unconsolidated sediments, south western Baltic Sea. - Baltica 19 (2): 64-71.

2005

Hoffmann, G. & Barnasch, J. (2005): Late Glacial to Holocene coastal changes of SE Rügen Island (Baltic Sea, NE Germany). – Aquatic Sciences 67: 132-141.

Hoffmann, G., Lampe , R. & Barnasch, J. (2005): Postglacial evolution of coastal barriers along the West Pomeranian coast, NE Germany. - Quaternary International 133-134: 47-60.

2004

Hoffmann, G. (2004): Postglacial to Holocene sedimentation history and palaeogeographical development of a barriere spit (Pudagla lowland, Usedom Island, SW Baltic coast). – Polish Geological Institute Special Papers 11: 83-90.


Weitere wissenschaftliche Arbeiten/other articles:

2008

Schmedemann, N., Schafmeister, M.-Th. & Hoffmann, G. (2008): Numeric De-compaction of Holocene Sediments. – Polish Geological Institute Special Papers 23: 87-94.

2007

Dobracka, E. Dobracki, R., Kaszubowski, J., Domaradzki, P., Hoffmann, G. & Harff, J. (2007): Coastal dynamics and coastal protection – NW Poland and NE Germany. – Biuletyn Państwowego Instytutu Geologicznego 424: 102-121.

2006

Hoffmann, G., Svenson, C. & Dietrich, H. (2006): Großgeschiebe auf den Inseln Rügen und Usedom (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) – ein geotouristischer Ansatz. – Archiv für Geschiebekunde 5: 313-322.

2004

Hoffmann, G. & Dietrich, H. (2004): Der Usedomer Gesteinsgarten in Ückeritz und sein geotouristisches Potential. – Schriftenreihe der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Geowissenschaften 36: 122-127

Lampe , R., Ziekur, R., Schuricht, R. & Hoffmann, G. (2004): Georadaruntersuchungen zur Erkundung der Faziesarchitektur im Küstenholozän NE-Deutschlands unter Einbeziehung von Rammkernsondierungen und geoelektrischen Messungen. – Zeitschrift für Geologische Wissenschaften 32 (2-4): 97-112.

Hoffmann, G. & Dietrich, H. (2004): Das polymikte Konglomerat im „Usedomer Gesteinsgarten“ in Ückeritz. – Archiv für Geschiebekunde 3 (8/12) [Schallreuter-Festschrift]: 585-598.

Hoffmann, G., Musolff, M., Meyer, T. & Schafmeister, M.-Th. (2004): Geologischer Aufbau des oberflächennahen Grundwasserstockwerkes im Nordosten der Halbinsel Gnitz (Usedom/Mecklenburg-Vorpommern). – Rostocker Meeres-biologische Beiträge 12: 9-21.

2003

Hoffmann, G., Dietrich, H. & Bornstedt, J. C. (2003): Der Findlingsgarten Schwichtenberg – Tor zur Geologie Skandinaviens und Mecklenburg-Vor-pommerns. – Neubrandenburger Geologische Beiträge 3: 77-82

2002

Hoffmann, G. & Lampe, R. (2002): Sedimentationsmodell eines holozänen Seegatts an der südlichen Ostseeküste (Bannemin, Insel Usedom) auf der Grundlage neuer Wasserstandsmarken. - Rostocker Meeresbiologische Beiträge, 11: 11-21.

Hoffmann, G., Lampe, R., Ziekur, R. & Schuricht, R. (2002): The Peenemünde-Zinnowitz area – the Holocene evolution of a coastal lowland. - Greifswalder Geographische Arbeiten 27: 139-144.

Hoffmann, G. (2002): Morphogenesis of the Gnitz peninsula. - Greifswalder Geographische Arbeiten 27: 135-137.

Lampe, R., Janke, W., Ziekur, R., Schuricht, R., Meyer, H. & Hoffmann, G. (2002): The Late glacial/Holocene evolution of a barrier spit and related lagoonary waters – Schmale Heide, Kleiner Jasmunder Bodden and Schmachter See. - Greifswalder Geographische Arbeiten 27: 75-88.

Hoffmann, G. (2002): The geological evolution of Usedom Island. - Greifswalder Geographische Arbeiten 27: 89-94
Hoffmann, G. (2002): Regional geology of the south-western Baltic coast. - Greifswalder Geographische Arbeiten 27: 9-12.

Hoffmann, G., Dietrich, H. (2002): Der "Usedomer Gesteinsgarten in Ückeritz" - eine Beschreibung. - Geschiebekunde aktuell 18(2): 53-55.

Abstracts und extended abstracts:
2012
HOFFMANN, G., REICHERTER, K., WIATR, T., GRÜTZNER, C. (2012): Short- and longterm environmental changes along the coastline of Oman (Arabian Peninsula). - International Conference on the Geology of the Arabian Plate and the Oman Mountains 7-9th January, 2012,  Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

2011
HOFFMANN, G., REICHERTER, K., GRÜTZNER, C., WIATR, T. (2011): Magaboulders on the coastline of Oman as evidence for past tsunami events. – 2nd IGCP588/INQUA1001 meeting. 29.11.-03.12.2011 Bangkok, Thailand. 
HOFFMANN, G., REICHERTER, K. (2011): Postglaziale Erdbeben in Nordostdeutschland. –Symposium -100 Jahre Hermann Credner-Stiftung. 04.-06.11.2011 Leipzig, Germany.
HOFFMANN, G., REICHERTER, K., WIATR, T., GRÜTZNER, C. (2011): Evidence for Holocene tsunami-impact along the shoreline of Oman. - 2nd INQUA-IGCP-567 International Workshop on Active Tectonics, Earthquake Geology, Archaeology and Engineering, Corinth, Greece (2011).
HOFFMANN, G., REICHERTER, K., GRÜTZNER, C., WIATR, T. (2011): Evidence for the 27th November 1945 Makran tsunami along the shoreline of Oman. - Fragile Earth: Geological Processes from Global to Local Scales and Associated Hazards, Munich, Germany, 4-7 September 2011.
HOFFMANN, G. & REICHERTER, K. (2011): Natural hazards of Oman (Arabian Peninsula). - 9th Meeting of the Saudi Society for Geosciences, Riyadh, Saudiarabia, 26 - 28 April, 2011.
HOFFMANN, G. (2011): Forcing factors of coastal change: case study Sultanate of Oman (Arabian Peninsula). - European Geosciences Union, Vienna, Austria, 03. – 08.04. 2011. Geophysical Research Abstracts. Vol. 13, EGU2011-6619, 2011.
MEYER, F.M., SINDERN, S., SCHARDT, CHR., URAI, J., HOFFMANN, G., GUTBERLET, M., DEN BROK, B., CLAUSER, C., BLASCHEK, R., KUKLA, P., RÜDE, T.R., STANJEK, H., LITTKE, R. (2011): Assessment of direct aqueous in situ carbonation procedures in ophiolitic detritus. – Geological carbon capture & storage in mafic and ultramafic rocks; Sultan Quabus University Muscat; 8.1.-10.1.2011

2010
HOFFMANN, G., GRÜTZNER, C., REICHERTER, K. (2010): Past and present coastal dynamics of the Sultanate Oman (Arabian Peninsula) - tectonic versus sea-level forcing. – IGCP 588/INQUA coastal and marine processes commission. – The University of Hongkong; 30.11-04.12.2010.
HOFFMANN, G. & REICHERTER, K. (2010): Evidence for neotectonic activity on the SW Baltic Sea coast (Germany). – 35. Hauptversammlung der Deutschen Quartärvereinigung DEUQUA e.V.; 12th annual meeting of the INQUA peribaltic working group. – Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald 13.-17.09.2010.
HOFFMANN, G. & REICHERTER, K. (2010): Natural hazards along the coastline of Oman (Arabian Peninsula). – 35. Hauptversammlung der Deutschen Quartärvereinigung DEUQUA e.V.; 12th annual meeting of the INQUA peribaltic working group. – Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald 13.-17.09.2010.
PANITZ, S., REICHERTER, K. & HOFFMANN, G. (2010): Micro- and Macrofauna associations of a potential tsunami layer in the Sur-lagoon (Sultanate of Oman, Arabian Peninsula). - 35. Hauptversammlung der Deutschen Quartärvereinigung DEUQUA e.V.; 12th annual meeting of the INQUA peribaltic working group. – Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald 13.-17.09.2010.
HOFFMANN, G. & REICHERTER, K. (2010): Forcing factors of quaternary coastal evolution of the Sultanate Oman (Arabian Peninsula). – First International Applied Geological Congress (IAGC), Islamic Azad University, Mashhad – Iran: 26.-28.04.2010
HOFFMANN, G., GRÜTZNER, C. & REICHERTER, K. (2010): Coastal evolution of the Sultanate Oman (Arabian Peninsula) - tectonic versus sea-level forcing. - European Geosciences Union, Vienna, Austria, 02. – 08.05. 2010.

2009
Hoffmann, G. & Reicherter, K. (2009): Soft sediment deformation in Pleistocene sediments on the SW Baltic Sea (NE Germany) – evidences for neotectonic activity. – BALTEX, Szczecin, 25.-28.05.2009.

2008

Hoffmann, G. & Reicherter, K. (2008): Field evidence for neotectonic activity on the SW Baltic Sea (NE Germany). – 33rd International Geological Congress, Oslo, Norway, 06.-14.08.2008.

Hoffmann, G., Reicherter, K., Lindhorst, S., Kaiser, A. & Stackebrandt, W. (2008): Implication for future coastal changes: the interaction of long-term Alpine tectonic stresses and ice-induced processes in the North German Basin. - European Geosciences Union, Vienna, Austria, 13 – 18. 04. 2008.

Hoffmann, G., Hijma, M.P., Cohen, K.M. & Stouthamer, E. (2008): Facies associations in the interaction zone of coastal and fluvial sedimentation - Holocene Rhine-Meuse Delta (The Netherlands). - European Geosciences Union, Vienna, Austria, 13 – 18.04. 2008.

2007

Wahle, M., Schart, F. & Hoffmann, G. (2007): A Late Pleistocene/Early Holocene river channel on Usedom Island (SW Baltic Sea coast, Germany). - SDGG 53: 259 [Geo-Pomerania, Szczecin 24.-26.09.2007].

Naumann, M., Lampe, R. & Hoffmann, G. (2007): Geological structure and palaeogeographic reconstruction of the Bug peninsula /NW-Rügen island. - SDGG 53: 202 [Geo-Pomerania, Szczecin 24.-26.09.2007].

Schart, F., Hoffmann, G. & Schumacher, W, (2007): The cliff-section of Gnitz Peninsula (Usedom Island – SW Baltic Sea) – an example for late Weichselian ice sheet decay. - SDGG 53: 241 [Geo-Pomerania, Szczecin 24.-26.09.2007].

Schmedemann, N., Schafmeister, M.-Th. & Hoffmann G. (2007): Decompaction of water saturated unconsolidated near surface sediments. - SDGG 53: 243 [Geo-Pomerania, Szczecin 24.-26.09.2007].

Hoffmann, N., Hoffmann, G., Meschede, M. & Koppka, J. (2007): The Upper Jurassic shallow marine deposits in Western Pomerania (Zachodniopomorskie, Poland) and their geotouristic potential. - SDGG 53: 120 [Geo-Pomerania, Szczecin 24.-26.09.2007].

Hoffmann, G. & Lampe, R. (2007): Long-term coastal changes on the southwest Baltic Sea (Germany) – a sediment budget approach. - SDGG 53: 119 [Geo-Pomerania, Szczecin 24.-26.09.2007].

Hoffmann, G. & Dietrich, H. (2007): Erratic boulders as a geotouristic highlight – the “Usedomer Gesteinsgarten”. - SDGG 53: 118 [Geo-Pomerania, Szczecin 24.-26.09.2007].

Hoffmann, G., Hijma, M.P., Cohen, K.M., van der Spek A.J.F., Stouthamer, E. & Berendsen, H.J.A. (2007): Interaction of Holocene coastal evolution and fluvial dynamics in the Rhine-Meuse delta, The Netherlands. – Quaternary International 167-168: 173 [XVII INQUA Congress 2007, Cairns, Australia].

Cohen, K.M., Berendsen, H.J.A., Stouthamer, E., Hoek, W.Z., Hoffmann, G., Gouw, M.J.P., Erkens, G., Hijma, M.P. (2007): Palaeogeography of the Holocene Rhine-Meuse delta: Complete stratigraphical coverage of a sizable coastal prism. – Quaternary International 167-168: 73 [XVII INQUA Congress 2007, Cairns, Australia].

2006

Hoffmann, G. (2006): Calculating sediment budgets on the coast of the Pomeranian Bight (SW Baltic Sea/Germany). – Abstract in: Lukševičs, E., Kalniņa, L., Stinkulis, Ģ. (ed.): The Baltic Sea Geology - The 9th Marine Geological Conference, 27.08.-03.09.2006, Jurmala. Latvia: S.41-42.

Schmedemann, N., Schafmeister, M.-Th., Lampe, R. & Hoffmann, G. (2006): Stress related De-compaction of Unconsolidated Near Surface Sediments. - – Abstract in: Lukševičs, E., Kalniņa, L., Stinkulis, Ģ. (ed.): The Baltic Sea Geology - The 9th Marine Geological Conference, 27.08.-03.09.2006, Jurmala. Latvia: S.87-89.

Hoffmann, G., Hijma, M.P., Cohen, K.M., van der Spek, A.J.F., Stouthamer, E. & Berendsen, H.J.A. (2006): The use of digital elevation data for geological mapping – examples from the Rhine-Meuse delta (The Netherlands). – 8th Nederlands Aardwetenschappelijk Congres, 24.-25.04.2006, Veldhofen.

Hijma, M.P., Cohen, K.M., Stouthamer, E., Hoffmann, G., Hoekstra, P., Berendsen, H.J.A., van der Spek, A.J.F., & van Heteren, S. (2006): The interactions between fluvial and coastal processes in the Rhine-Meuse delta under rapid sea-level rise in the Early and Middle Holocene. - Abstract in: Camoin, G., Droxler, A., Fulthorp, C., Miller, K. (ed.): Sea level changes: Records, processes and modeling - SealAix’06, 25.-29.09.2006, Giens, France: ASF, Paris, Vol.55: S.92-93.

Hoffmann, G., Hijma, M.P., Cohen, K.M., van der Spek, A.J.F., Stouthamer, E. & Berendsen, H.J.A. (2006): Holocene evolution of the ‘Oude Rijn’ river mouth (Rhine-Meuse delta, The Netherlands). – Abstract in: Camoin, G., Droxler, A., Fulthorp, C., Miller, K. (ed.): Sea level changes: Records, processes and modeling - SealAix’06, 25.-29.09.2006, Giens, France: ASF, Paris, Vol.55: S.94.

2005

Schmedemann, N., Dietrich, H., Hoffmann, G., & Schafmeister, M.-Th. (2005): Computerized de-compaction of Holocene sediments. – extended abstract for: “GIS and Spatial Analysis 2005” - Annual Conference of the International Association for Mathematical Geology (IAMG);Toronto, Canada August 21-26,2005. Seite 28.

Hoffmann, G. (2005): Late Pleistocene to Holocene coastal development on the Pomeranian Bight (SW Baltic Sea). - Abstract in: Baeteman, C. (ed.): Abstract Book, Late Quaternary Coastal changes: Sea Level, Sedimentary Forcing and Anthropogenic Impacts, a joint INQUA-IGCP Project 495 Conference, Dunkerque, Hune 28-July 2, 2005.

Hoffmann, G. (2005): Die Zukunft der Geowissenschaften. – abstract für den Nachwuchsworkshop der DFG Geokommission, 22.-23.03.2005, Heidelberg.

Schmedemann, N., Dietrich, H. & Hoffmann, G. (2005): Numeric decompaction of Holocene sediments. –Abstract in: Uscinowicz, S., Zachowicz, J. (ed): Relative Sea Level Changes – from subsiding to uplifting coasts. “5th Baltic Sea Science Congress”. Sopot/Poland 20.-24.06.2005: S. 71.

Hoffmann, G. (2005): Reconstructing the geological past to predict future coastal development? Examples from the SW Baltic Sea. – Abstract in: Uscinowicz, S., Zachowicz, J. (ed): Relative Sea Level Changes – from subsiding to uplifting coasts. “5th Baltic Sea Science Congress”. Sopot/Poland 20.-24.06.2005: S. 59.

2004

Frenzel, P., Viehberg, F. A. & Hoffmann, G. (2004): Holocene faunal and environmental change in a southern Baltic Sea brackish water site. - 32nd International Geological Congress, Florence. [Poster]

Hoffmann, G. & Dietrich, H. (2004): Der Usedomer Gesteinsgarten in Ückeritz am Forstamt Neu Pudagla – Konzept und Erfahrungen.- abstract in: Jacobs, F., Röhling, H.-G. & Uhlmann, O. [Hrsg.]: GeoLeipzig 2004. – Schriftenreihe der Deutschen Geologischen Gesellschaft: 34: 396.

Hoffmann, G., Ziekur, R. & Schafmeister, M.Th. (2004): Spätpleistozäne/holozäne Sedimentabfolge und Genesemodell der Nehrungsbildungen an der südwestlichen Ostseeküste (Pommersche Bucht). – abstract in: Jacobs, F., Röhling, H.-G. & Uhlmann, O. [Hrsg.]: GeoLeipzig 2004. – Schriftenreihe der Deutschen Geologischen Gesellschaft: 34: 166-167.

Hoffmann, G. (2004): Postglacial evolution of barriers along the west Pomeranian Baltic Sea coast. – abstract in: Puura, I., Tuuling, I. & Hang, T [Hrsg.].: The Eight Marine Geological Conference. - University of Tartu; S.22.

Dietrich, H. & Hoffmann, G. (2004): Geschiebe auf der Insel Usedom. – abstract „Geotopschutz – Chancen zur nachhaltigen Entwicklung von Regionen in Europa“ . 8. Internationale Tagung der Fachsektion GEOTOP der Deutschen Geologischen Gesellschaft 11.-15.05.2004 in Stralsund; S. 16-17.

2003

Viehberg, F.A. & Hoffmann, G. (2003): Neueste Bestandsaufnahme der holozänen Süßwasser-Ostrakoden in Vorpommern. Ein Versuch zur Paläomilieuanalyse. - DGL-Tagungsbericht 2002: 387-392.

Hoffmann, G. (2003): Postglacial to Holocene sedimentation history and palaeogeographical development of a barriere spit (Pudagla lowland; Usedom Island; SW Baltic coast). – abstract in: Usinowicz, S. & Zachowicz, J. (ed.): Rapid transgressions into semi-enclosed basins; Gdańsk-Jastarnia 8.-10.05.´03, IGCP 464 Continental Shelves during last Glacial Cycle. – Polish Geological Institut: 27, Gdansk

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