I am a geologist who applies principles of metamorphic petrology to understand a variety of larger questions relating to tectonics, high temperature processes and ore deposit genesis. Metamorphic petrology involves determining the pressures and temperatures that rocks experienced, based on their mineral assemblages and chemistry. Metamorphic rocks can be used to understand the processes that have shaped the Earth over billions of years.
My current research interests include:
- Tectonics and continental reconstructions of Australia and Antarctica over a billion years ago.
- Extreme metamorphic conditions: ultrahigh temperature... Read more
About me
I am a geologist who applies principles of metamorphic petrology to understand a variety of larger questions relating to tectonics, high temperature processes and ore deposit genesis. Metamorphic petrology involves determining the pressures and temperatures that rocks experienced, based on their mineral assemblages and chemistry. Metamorphic rocks can be used to understand the processes that have shaped the Earth over billions of years.
My current research interests include:
- Tectonics and continental reconstructions of Australia and Antarctica over a billion years ago.
- Extreme metamorphic conditions: ultrahigh temperature metamorphism and refrigerated metamorphism
- The role of melting and melt loss in the generation of high temperatures in the crust, crustal strength and the ability of rocks to record metamorphic events
- The role of melting in chemically differentiating the crust, and the role of this in the formation of ore deposits
- The generation of highly saline fluids and their role in ore deposit genesis
About me
Doctor of Philosophy University of Adelaide
Diploma in Languages University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Science the University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Laws the University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Science (Jurisprudence) the University of Adelaide
I graduated from my PhD in Earth Sciences from the University of Adelaide in May 2017. Prior to that, I completed a combined Law/Science degree from the University of Adelaide in 2011 and a Diploma of Language in Spanish from the University of Adelaide in 2009.
My current research interest is in combining metamorphic petrology with economic geology to understand the generation of ore deposits. One example of this combination is the use of phase equilibria modelling to highlight the importance of high temperature (>850 °C) metamorphism and melt loss on the formation of Iron Road's magnetite iron ore deposit on Eyre Peninsula.
Current research interests:
- Tectonic evolution of Australia and Antarctica during the Proterozoic
- The effects of melt and melt loss on the composition and reactivity of the crust, including the enrichment of economic elements such as iron
- The generation of highly saline fluids and their role in ore deposit genesis
Research
Research since 2008 is shown below. To see earlier years visit ORCID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2017 |
10
8
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| 2016 |
11
9
|
| 2016 |
7
6
1
|
| 2015 |
23
20
|
| 2014 |
Open access
31
29
|
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2018 |
5
3
|
| 2018 |
Open access
4
4
3
|
| 2018 |
1
|
| 2018 |
Open access
|
| 2018 |
Open access
|
| 2018 |
1
1
2
|
| 2018 |
Open access
1
2
|
| 2017 |
Open access
1
|
| 2017 |
Open access
4
3
1
|
| 2017 |
5
1
3
|
| 2017 |
10
8
|
| 2017 |
Open access
|
| 2016 |
11
9
|
| 2016 |
7
6
1
|
| 2015 |
23
20
|
| 2015 |
6
6
|
| 2014 |
Open access
31
29
|
| 2013 |
10
9
|
| 2011 |
22
21
|
Research
My current research interest is in combining metamorphic petrology with economic geology to understand the generation of ore deposits. One example of this combination is the use of phase equilibria modelling to highlight the importance of high temperature (>850 °C) metamorphism and melt loss on the formation of Iron Road's magnetite iron ore deposit on Eyre Peninsula.
Current research interests:
- Tectonic evolution of Australia and Antarctica during the Proterozoic
- The effects of melt and melt loss on the composition and reactivity of the crust, including the enrichment of economic elements such as iron
- The generation of highly saline fluids and their role in ore deposit genesis
External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| China University of Geosciences | CHINA |
| CSIRO Australia (Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation) | AUSTRALIA |
| Curtin University | AUSTRALIA |
| Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Adelaide | AUSTRALIA |
| Fortescue Metals Group | AUSTRALIA |
| Geological Survey of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
| Monash University | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Adelaide | AUSTRALIA |
| University of California | UNITED STATES |
| University of Johannesburg | SOUTH AFRICA |
| University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
