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Prof. Dr Hab. M. Adam Gasiński

Prof. Dr Hab. M. Adam Gasiński

Department of Palaeozoology
Head of the Department of Palaeozoology, Head of Ph. D. studies
Position: Professor
Pokój / Room: 2.24
Telefon / Phone: 12. 664.4374
e-mail: adam.gasinski@uj.edu.pl

Field od interest:  Micropalaeontology, Palaeobiology

Field of speciality: Palaeobiologist and Stratigrapher, Micropalaeontologist (Foraminiferids)

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• 1980-2006 - Assoc. Professor; 2006 - Professor, Jagiellonian University (guided courses: Palaeobiology, Systematic Palaeozoology, Micropalaeontology, Introduction to Palaeontology; several field courses; supervisor and advisor of 45 B. Sc., 55 M. Sc. and 5 Ph. D. theses;

• 1999-2002: Deputy Director of the Institute of Geological Sciences;

• 2001-2007: Member of the State Accreditation Committee;

• 1990-1994, 2002-Present: Head of the Palaeozoological Department;

• 1977-1980: Assistant, Lecturer and Senior Lecturer, Jagiellonian University;

• 1974-1977: Research Assistant and Senior Research Fellow, State Geological Survey, Carpathian Branch (involved in: mapping geology, stratigrapher-foraminifera, analyses of wide-spectrum materials of the Carpathians and Foreland gas and oil boreholes);

• 1983-1997: "visiting Professor" of Padua, Udine, Urbino and Naples universities, Italy (geology of the Venetian Alps-Belluno area, Marche Umbrian and Southern Apennines);

• 1983/84 and 1987/88: "visiting professor" of Calabria University at Cosenza, Italy (biostratigraphy and palaeobioevents of the Cilento Flysch, Southern Apennines);

• 1994/1996: "visiting professor" University College London (guided part conc. planktonic foraminifera within M. Sc. Micropaleontology course);

• 1989-1993: visiting Research Fellow of ETH Zurich (Geological Institute, Switzerland): biostratigraphy and tectonics and of the Upper Prealpine nappe (Switzerland and France, grant no. 70PP-031568 of the Swiss Science Foundation);

• 1986-1990: "visiting professor" of the LPP Foundation and State University of Utrecht (The Netherland);

• 1988-1991: National representative of Poland of UNESCO-IGCP 262 (Tethyan Cretaceous Correlation Programme) -attending as active participant and chairman of assembly meetings: Vienna, Athens, Tirana, Utrecht;

• 1992-1997: National representative of Poland of UNESCO-IGCP 362 (Tethyan and Boreal Cretaceous) - attending actively as participant and chairman of scientific meetings: Coimbra, Maastricht, Slovakia;

• 1994-1997: Coordinator of the PHARE -Tempus (JEP 7518) teaching programme (between: Jagiellonian University, University College London and Kiel University-Germany).

Teaching experience:

Lectures:

Introduction to Palaeontology, Micropalaeontology (General, Applied), Palaeobiology, History of Life,  field course: Pieniny Klippen Belt

Languages: English and working knowledge of Italian and Russian

Activities:

• Member of UNESCO-IGCP Project 58 (Mid Cretaceous Events);

• National representative of UNESCO IGCP 262 and 362;

• Chairman of the 57 Meeting of the Polish Geological Society (1986);

• Chairman of the IGCP 262 meeting in Poland (1990);

• Member of the Scientific Committee of the IGCP 362 meeting in Maastricht (1995);

• Member of the Scientific Committee of the IGCP 362 meeting in Stara Lesna (Slovakia, 1997);

• Member of the National Committee of the UNESCO – IGCP;

• Co-organiser and President of the J. Grzybowski Foundation;

• Tempus JEP 7518 coordinator (1994-1997);

• Member of Advisory Board of "Geologica Carpathica"international journal (since 2002);

• V-Chairman of Geological Sciences Committee (Krakow Branch (2003-2007);

• President of the Polish Geological Society (since 2008).

• Member of the Committee of Geological Sciences of the Polish Academy of Sciences (since 2012)

Memberships:

• Cushman Foundation (USA) - 1993- Present - Member;

• British Micropalaeontological Society - Member, 1994-Present;

• Palaeobotanisch Palynologisch Genootschap Utrecht (PPGU) - Member, 1989-Present.

KBN 6 P04D 023 14. Palaeoenvironmental analysis of the Late  Cretaceous deposits of the Subsilesian Unit (Outer Polish Carpathians) based on foraminiferids (01.01.1998-31.12. 2000) 

NCN  NN 307 038840  - Foraminiferal assemblages of the upper part of  the Ropianka Formation (Maastrichtian- Palaeocene)  of the Skole Unit in the Polish  Carpathians (11.05.2011- 10. 11. 2013).

Kędzierski, M., Gasiński, M. A. & Uchman, A., 2015. Last occurrence of Abathomphalus mayaroensis (Bolli) foraminiferid index of the Cretaceous–Paleogene boundary: the calcareous nannofossil proof. Geologica Carpathica, 66: 181–195.

Gasiński, M. A., Olshtynska, A  & Uchman, A., 2013. Late Maastrichtian foraminiferids and diatoms from the Polish Carpathians (Ropianka Formation, Skole Nappe): a case study from the Chmielnik-Grabowka composite section. Acta Geologica Polonica, 63: 515–525.

Gasiński, M. A., Hoeck, V., Ślączka, A., Ionescu, C., 2012. Early Eocene age of a sandstone from the Buntmergel Formation (Gresten Klippen Zone, Lower Austria). Geological Quarterly,  56: 845–852.

Gasiński, M. A. & Uchman, A., 2011. The Cretaceous- Paleogene boundary in turbiditic deposits identified to the bed: a case study from the Skole Nappe (Outer Carpathians, southern Poland). Geologica Carpathica, 62: 333–343.

Gasiński, M. A. & Uchman, A., 2009. Latest Maastrichtian foraminiferal assemblages from the Husów region (Skole Nappe, Outer Carpathians,Poland). Geologica Carpathica, 60: 283–294.

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Publikacje z listy filadelfijskiej:

M. A. Gasinski, 1983. Albian and Cenomanian Planktic Foraminiferida from the Trawne Beds (Pieniny Klippen Belt, Polish Carpathians). Cretaceous Research. 4, 221-249.

A. Slaczka & M. A. Gasinski, 1985. Palaeobathymetric Model of the Upper Senonian Flysch Sediments of a Part of the Silesian Basin (Polish Carpathians). Cretaceous Research 6, 207-218.

M. A. Gasinski, 1997. Tethyan-Boreal connection: influence on the evolution of mid-Cretaceous planktonic foraminiferids. Cretaceous Research, 18, 505-514.

M. A. Gasinski, 1988. Foraminiferal biostratigraphy of the Albian and Cenomanian sediments in the Polish part of the Pieniny Klippen Belt, Carpathian Mountains. Cretaceous Research, 9, 217-247.

K. Birkenmajer & M. A. Gasinski, 1992. Albian and Cenomanian palaeobathymetry of the Pieniny Klippen Belt Basin, Polish Carpathians. Cretaceous Research, 13, 479-485.

M. A. Gasinski, E. Malata, S. Monechi & B. Treves. 1991. Reconstructing of the Tethyan High Sea. Episodes, 14/2, 145-146.

A. Slaczka, M. A. Gasinski & W. Winkler. 1992. Microfossils in the "Complexe de Base" of the Prealpine Helminthoid Flysch (Dranse Nappe, Switzerland)-Preliminary Results. Geologische Rundschau 81/2, 579-580.

A. Gasinski, 1993. Foraminiferids of the San Nicola section, Cilento Flysch (Southern Apennines). Geologica Romana 29, 181-185.

M. A. Gasinski, 1997. Tethyan-Boreal connection: influence on the evolution of mid-Cretaceous planktonic foraminiferids. Cretaceous Research, 18, 505-514.

M. A. Gasinski, A. Slaczka & W. Winkler, 1997. Tectono-sedimentary evolution of the Upper Prealpine nappe (Switzerland and France): nappe formation by Late Cretaceous-Paleogene accretion. Geodinamica Acta, 10, 4, 137-157.

Ietto, A., Pescatore, T., Gasinski, M.A. & Slaczka, A. 1998. Litologia e associazioni Foraminiferi nelle Unita'Liguridi del Cilento (Appennino Meridionale, Italia). Geologica Romana 34, 9-18.

Gasinski, M. A., Jugowiec, M. & Slaczka, A., 1999a: Late Cretaceous foraminiferids and calcareous nannoplankton from the Weglówka Marls (Subsilesian unit, Outer Carpathians, Poland). Geologica Carpathica, 50, 63-73.

Gasinski, M. A., Slaczka, A. & Brandys, J. 1999b. Biostratigraphy and paleoecology of the Late Cretaceous Subsilesian facies of the Zegocina window. Preliminary results. Geologica Carpathica, 50, 25-26.

Machaniec, E., Gasinski, M. A. & Leśniak,T. 2000. A paleoecological analysis of the Late Cretaceous foraminiferids of the Wiśniowa and Żegocina tectonic windows (Subsilesian Unit, Polish Outer Carpathians). Slovak Geol. Mag. 2-3, 236-237

M. A. Gasinski, A. Slaczka & W. Winkler, 1997. Tectono-sedimentary evolution of the Upper Prealpine nappe (Switzerland and France): nappe formation by Late Cretaceous-Paleogene accretion. Geodinamica Acta, 10, 4, 137-157.

Ietto, A., Pescatore, T., Gasinski, M.A. & Slaczka, A. 1998. Litologia e associazioni Foraminiferi nelle Unita'Liguridi del Cilento (Appennino Meridionale, Italia). Geologica Romana 34, 9-18.

Gasinski, M. A., Jugowiec, M. & Slaczka, A., 1999a: Late Cretaceous foraminiferids and calcareous nannoplankton from the Weglówka Marls (Subsilesian unit, Outer Carpathians, Poland). Geologica Carpathica, 50, 63-73.

Gasinski, M. A., Slaczka, A. & Brandys, J. 1999b. Biostratigraphy and paleoecology of the Late Cretaceous Subsilesian facies of the Zegocina window. Preliminary results. Geologica Carpathica, 50, 25-26.

Machaniec, E., Gasinski, M. A. & Leśniak,T. 2000. A paleoecological analysis of the Late Cretaceous foraminiferids of the Wiśniowa and Żegocina tectonic windows (Subsilesian Unit, Polish Outer Carpathians). Slovak Geol. Mag. 2-3, 236-237.

Hoeck, V., Ślaczka, A., Gasiński, A. & Bąk, M. 2003. The age of the Konradsheim Liemstones (Gresten Unit, Austria). Mitteilungen der Osterreichischen Mineralogischen Gesellschaft. 148, 169-171.

Tshakreen, S. O. & Gasiński, M. A. 2003. Cretaceous – Palaeogene boundary problem in Libya: the occurrence of the foraminiferal species Abathomphalus mayaroensis (Bolli) in Western Sirt Basin. Geological Quarterly 48, 1. 77-82.

Hoeck, V., Ślączka, A., Gasiński, M. A. & Bąk, M. 2005. Konradsheim Limestone of the Gresten Klippen Zone (Austria): new insight into its stratigraphy and paleogeographic setting. Geologica Carpathica 56/3. 237-244.

Ślączka, A., Gasiński, M. A. & Bąk, M. and Wessely, G. 2009. The clasts of Cretaceous marls in the conglomerates of the Konradsheim Formation (Pöchlau quarry,. Gresten Klippen Zone, Austria). Geologica Carpathica 60,2, 151-164.

Gasiński, M. A. & Uchman, A. 2009. Latest Maastrichtian foraminiferal assemblages from the Husów region (Skole Nappe, Outer Carpathians,Poland). Geologica Carpathica 60, 4, 283-294.

Gasiński, M. A. & Uchman, A. 2009. Latest Maastrichtian foraminiferal assemblages from the Husów region (Skole Nappe, Outer Carpathians,Poland). Geologica Carpathica 60, 4, 283-294.

Gasiński, M. A. & Uchman, A. 2011. The Cretaceous- Paleogene boundary in turbiditic deposits identified to the bed: a case study from the Skole Nappe (Outer Carpathians, southern Poland). Geologica Carpathica 62, 4., 333-343.

Stanisław Leszczyński, Bogusław Kołodziej, Davide Bassi, Ewa Malata, M. Adam Gasiński. 2012. Origin and resedimentation of rhodoliths in the Late Paleocene flysch of the Polish Outer Carpathians. Facies 58:367–38.

M. Adam Gasinski, Volker Hoeck, Andrzej Ślączka, Corina Ionescu. 2012.Early Eocene age of a sandstone from the Buntmergel Formation (Gresten Klippen Zone, Lower Austria). Geological Quarterly  56 (4): 845–852.

M. Adam Gasinski , Alexandra Olshtynska and Alfred Uchman. 2013. Late Maastrichtian foraminiferids and diatoms from the Ropianka Formation, Skole Nappe, Polish Carpathians: a case study from the Chmielnik-Grabówka section. Acta Geologica Polonica. 63, 4 (in press).

Publikacje recenzowane:

M. A. Gasinski, 1978. Dimorphism in Spiroplectinata annectens (Parker et Jones). Zeszyty Naukowe AGH, Geologia 4, 65-72.

M. A. Gasinski, 1978. Hantkenina (Foraminiferida) in the Eocene at Bujaków (Polish Carpathians). Ann. Soc. Geol. Pol. 48, 39-53.

M. A. Gasinski, A. Hanusiak & R. Tyrankiewicz. 1978. The Y-modulation method in investigations of the structure of microfossils in SEM. Ann. Soc. Geol. Pol. 48, 533-536.

M. A. Gasinski, 1981. The stratigraphy of Trawne Beds in the profile of Potok Szeligowy based on microfauna (The Pieniny Klippen Belt ). Biul. Inst. Geol. Z badan geologicznych w Karpatach. 21, 165-174.

M. A. Gasinski, 1984. Selected benthic foraminiferida from the so-called Trawne Beds (Pieniny Klippen Belt, Polish Carpathians). Studia Geol. Pol. 83, 51-65.

W. A. Nowak, S. Geroch & M. A. Gasinski, 1985. Oligocene / Miocene boundary in the Carpathians. VIII the Congress of the Regional Committee on Medit. Neogene Stratigr. Budapest, 427-430.

M. A. Gasinski, 1991. Albian and Cenomanian Palaeobathymetry of the Pieniny Klippen Belt Basin (Polish Carpathians) based on foraminifers. Bull. Polish Acad. Sc. Earth Sciences, 39/1, 1-11.

M. A. Gasinski, 1992. Albian and Cenomanian Foraminifera from the Pieniny Klippen Belt, Carpathians. Poland. Osterr. Akad. Wissenschaft. Schrift. Erdwiss. Komm. 9 (New Aspects on Tethyan Cretaceous Fossil Assemblages eds. H. Kollmann & H. Zapfe). Springer Verlag, 187-200.

M. Kaminski, S. Geroch & M. A. Gasinski (eds.). 1995. Proceedings of the Fourth International Workshop on Agglutinated Foraminifera. Grzybowski Foundation Special Publication no.3, 301 str.

K. Bąk, M. Bąk, M. A. Gasinski & J. Jaminski. 1995. Biostratigraphy of Albian to Turonian Deep-Water Agglutinated Foraminifera calibrated by Planktonic Foraminifera, Radiolaria and Dinoflagellate Cysts in the Pieniny Klippen Belt, Polish Carpathians. In: Proceedings of the Fourth International Workshop on Agglutinated Foraminifera (eds. M. Kaminski, S. Geroch & M. A. Gasinski). Grzybowski Foundation Special Publication no.3, 13-27.

Marcinowski, R., Gasinski, M. A. 2002. Cretaceous biogeography of epicratonic Poland and Carpathians. In: Michalik, J (ed.), Tethyan / Boreal Cretaceous Correlation. Mediterranean and Boreal Cretaceous paleobiogeographic areas in Central and Eastern Europe.Ed. Veda, 95-114.

Slaczka, A., Gasinski, M A., Lesniak, T. 2003. Jednostka podśląska. Tom: Przyroda nieożywiona (eds..), 10 pp. in print.

Machaniec, E., Gasinski, M. A. & Lesniak,T. 2001. Biostratigraphy and Palaeoecology of the Late Cretaceous at Krzyworzeka Stream section (Subsilesian Unit, Polish Outer Carpathians). Bull. Polish Acad. Sc. Earth Sciences. 49.2. 99-107.

Gasinski, M. A., Lesniak, T., Piotrowski M. 2001. Latest Maastrichtian Foraminiferal Abathomphalus mayaroensis Zone in the Subsilesian Unit (Polish Outer Carpathians. Bull.Polish Acad. Sc. Earth Sciences. 49,2. 89-97.

Machaniec. E., Gasinski, M.A., Slaczka, A. & Lesniak, T. 2005. Middle  Cenomanian foraminiferal assemblage from the Nowe Rybie section (Żegocina tectonic window, Subsilesian Unit, Polish Carpathians). Studia Geologica Polonica . 124, 249-258.

Gjata, Th, Gasinski, A. Pirdeni, A. 2006. Stratigraphy, Paleogeography, Paleotectonic position and geological evolution of Siliciclastic and Carbonate Flysch of Upper Jurassic-Cretaceous and Paleocene in Krasta-Cukali Zone, Krasta Subzone, Albania. Publications of  the Isnstituti i Kerkimeve Gjeologjike Tirane, 5-26.

Ślączka, A., Gasiński, M. A. & Bąk, M.  and Wessely, G. 2006. The Cretaceous age of the Konradsheim Limestone from Pöchlau quarry (Gresten Unit, Austria). Proceedings of the XVIII th Congress of the Carpathian - Balkan Association(September 3-6, 2006, Belgrade, Serbia),  562-565

Gasiński, M. A. & Uchman, A. 2011. The Cretaceous –Paleogene Bondary in turbiditic deposits of the Skole Nappe, Polish Carpathians. Berichte Geol. B. –A.85. CBEP, 78.

Malata, E. & Gasiński, M. A. 2011. Hantkenina (Foraminiferida) in the Polish Outer Carpathians. Berichte Geol. B. –A.85. CBEP, 112.

Książki  (Hanbooks):

A. Radomski & M. A. Gasinski. 2004. Elementy oceanologii- wprowadzenie do środowisk morskich (Elements of  Oceanology- Introduction to marine environments).  267 p. (Ed.) Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego (in Polish only).

B. Amard, M. A. Arthur, K. Ayyasami, P-Y, Berthou, Cehn Pei-ji, W. Christensen, L.Csaszar, W.D. Dalziel, W. E. Dean, R. V. Dingle, M. A. Gasinski, et al. 1986. Events of the Mid-Cretaceous, Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, 16. Pergamon Press (eds R. A. Reyment & P.Bengtson) Oxford, 210 pp.