Inna Derbeko | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Inna Derbeko, Institute of Geology and Nature ManagmentFar Eastern Branch Russian Academy of Sciencesnt, Russia

Dr. Inna M. Derbeko is an accomplished geologist specializing in the study of the Mongol-Okhotsk orogenic belt and related geological structures of the Russian Far East. A graduate of the Kuibyshev Far Eastern Polytechnic Institute (now Far Eastern Federal University) in Vladivostok, Russia, she has dedicated over three decades to the geological exploration of regions like Chukotka, Kamchatka, and the Amur Region. Her 2007 dissertation focused on the Late Mesozoic volcanism of the Amur region, emphasizing geochemical, geochronological, and geodynamic characteristics. Dr. Derbeko has made significant contributions to geological mapping and gold deposit forecasting. She is the author of over 150 scholarly works, including peer-reviewed articles, monographs, and book chapters published by renowned international publishing houses. Her research integrates isotope geochemistry, petrology, and tectonic analysis, contributing greatly to the understanding of orogenic processes in northeastern Asia.

Publication Profile

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Education

Dr. Derbeko obtained her higher education in Geology at the prestigious Kuibyshev Far Eastern Polytechnic Institute (now Far Eastern Federal University) located in Vladivostok, Russia. Her academic journey focused on regional geology, petrology, and tectonics, providing her with a strong foundation in understanding complex geological formations. Following her graduation, she continued her scientific pursuit and successfully defended her Ph.D. dissertation in 2007 on the topic “Late Mesozoic Volcanism of the Amur Region (Composition, Geochronology, Geodynamic Settings)”, a significant work that has shaped her later research. Her formal education is marked by a comprehensive approach combining field studies, laboratory analysis, and theoretical interpretation, which enabled her to tackle complex geological challenges in one of the most tectonically active regions of the world. Her Ph.D. research incorporated multi-disciplinary methods including geochemical and isotopic analysis, essential for deciphering the geological evolution of the Mongol-Okhotsk orogenic belt.

Experience

With extensive geological fieldwork experience, Dr. Derbeko has worked in regions such as the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug and Kamchatka, focusing on regional tectonics and mineral resource estimation. Since 1990, she has conducted in-depth geological research on the Mongol-Okhotsk orogenic belt and its surroundings in the Amur Region, Russia. Her primary contributions include compiling a detailed geological map (scale 1:500,000) and conducting a predictive assessment of gold deposits in the Amur Region. Her professional roles also involved collaborative work with leading geologists and institutes, producing over 150 publications, including high-impact articles and monographs. Dr. Derbeko’s experience blends extensive field surveys, analytical laboratory methods, and synthesis of geochemical, isotopic, and petrological data, leading to valuable insights into regional geodynamics and magmatism. Her work has significantly influenced the understanding of tectonic evolution and mineral potential in northeastern Asia.

Awards and Honors

Dr. Inna M. Derbeko has earned recognition for her outstanding contributions to geological science, particularly in the realm of tectonics, magmatism, and mineral resource evaluation of the Mongol-Okhotsk orogenic belt. Although specific formal awards and honors are not explicitly listed in public records, her repeated publications in prestigious international journals such as Geodynamics & Tectonophysics, Russian Geology and Geophysics, Minerals, and Geochemistry International highlight her reputation and authority in the field. Invitations to contribute to monographs published by InTech Publishing and Springer Nature also attest to her esteemed status within the scientific community. Her leadership in national geological mapping and resource assessment projects for the Amur Region and beyond has further cemented her role as a respected expert in Russian geological sciences, receiving acknowledgments from academic institutions and professional geological societies in Russia and internationally.

Research Focus

Dr. Derbeko’s research centers on the tectonic evolution, magmatism, and metallogeny of the Mongol-Okhotsk orogenic belt, with a strong emphasis on the Late Mesozoic period. She integrates geochemical, geochronological, and isotopic studies to decipher the origin and evolution of volcanic and plutonic complexes in the eastern flank of the orogenic belt. Her work addresses key geodynamic processes such as subduction, suprasubduction magmatism, and the formation of sedimentary basins resulting from Mesozoic tectonic events. Another important research direction includes assessing the mineral potential of the Amur region, specifically predicting gold resources. Dr. Derbeko is also involved in geological mapping at various scales and explores the post-Mesozoic structural transformations impacting ore localization. Through multidisciplinary approaches combining field observations, petrography, and laboratory analyses, her research advances the understanding of orogenic processes and crustal evolution in Northeast Asia.

Publication Top Notes

1. 📄 Correlation of the andesite complexes of the southern edge of Mongol-Okhotsk orogenic belt Eastern frame according to its geochronological, geochemical and isotope-geochemical data.

2. 📄 Late Mesozoic adakite granites of the southern frame of the eastern flank of the Mongol-Okhotsk orogenic belt: material composition and geodynamic conditions of formation.

3. 📄 Suprasubduction nature of late Cretaceous magmatism in the Mongol–Okhotsk sector of the Pacific fold belt: geochemical and Sr-Nd isotope evidences.

4. 📄 The role of Mesozoic geodynamic events in formation of sedimentary basins on the framing of the Eastern Mongol-Okhotsk orogenic belt.

5. 📄 The Influence of an Interdependent Structures on the Post-Mesozoic Evolution of the Eastern Flank of the Mongol-Okhotsk Orogenic Belt.

6. 📄 Late Mesozoic Granitoid Magmatism in the Evolution of the Eastern Flank of the Mongol-Okhotsk Orogenic Belt (Russia).

7. 📄 Post-Mesozoic Evolution of the Eastern Flank of the Mongol–Okhotsk Orogenic Belt.

8. 📄 Late Mesozoic Adakite Granites in the Northern Framing of the Eastern Flank of the Mongol–Okhotsk Orogenic Belt.