I investigate zoning and chemical heterogeneity in crystals using microanalytical geochemistry to improve how geoscientists “read minerals” in order to interpret the geological record. As well as conducting research, I am equally passionate about sharing my fascination with the Earth’s processes through tertiary education and public engagement. I aim to improve the gender balance in my discipline through positive actions.
My research expertise is in micro-scale mineralogy, at the intersection between geoscience and analytical chemistry. I use in situ analytical techniques to elucidate the chemical complexity of minerals, to improve the way geoscientists measure and interpret minerals in the geological record.
Current highlights include:
Year | Title |
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2020 - 2021 | Funding Scheme: Post-Cruise Funding |
2018 | Funding Scheme: Neutron Beam Instruments |
2018 | Awarded by: Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects |
Degree | Research Title | Advisee | |
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Doctor of Philosophy | Internal Dose Rates of Single Feldspar and Composite Mineral Grains: Methodological Developments and Optical Dating Applications | O'Gorman, Kieran |
School of Earth & Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health
University of Wollongong, Wollongong
NSW
2500
Australia
My research expertise is in micro-scale mineralogy, at the intersection between geoscience and analytical chemistry. I use in situ analytical techniques to elucidate the chemical complexity of minerals, to improve the way geoscientists measure and interpret minerals in the geological record.
Current highlights include:
Year | Title |
---|---|
2020 - 2021 | Funding Scheme: Post-Cruise Funding |
2018 | Funding Scheme: Neutron Beam Instruments |
2018 | Awarded by: Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects |
Degree | Research Title | Advisee | |
---|---|---|---|
Doctor of Philosophy | Internal Dose Rates of Single Feldspar and Composite Mineral Grains: Methodological Developments and Optical Dating Applications | O'Gorman, Kieran |
School of Earth & Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health
University of Wollongong, Wollongong
NSW
2500
Australia