Tanner, Dominique Dr.
Senior Lecturer
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School of Earth, Atmospheric and Life Sciences - Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health 2017 -
Overview
Overview
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.
Research Areas
Research Overview
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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:- Leading the development of novel techniques to map mineral chemistry at unprecedented resolution using TOF-SIMS and QEM-EDS.
- Developing a new mineral-scale proxy to estimate historical trace element fluxes in Earth's oceans on millennial timescales.
- Leveraging big data to provide new insights into geoscience. For example, I have used mineralogical databases with >90,000 analyses to document systematic chemical offsets between volcanic and plutonic minerals. I have also analysed global earthquake catalogues documenting Earth's deepest earthquake swarms to discover new insights into fluid/melt migration above subduction zones (see the video in the bottom right-hand corner of this page).
Geographic Focus
- Australia Country
- Chile Continent
- Indonesia Country
- Pacific Ocean Transnational Region
- South Africa Country
- United States of America Country
Available as Research Supervisor
Affiliation
Member Of
- Australian University Geoscience Educator's Network (AUGEN) Secretary 2021 -
- Geological Society of Australia Member 2017 -
- Specialist Group in Geochemistry, Mineralogy & Petrology Member 2017 -
- Wollongong Academy for Tertiary Teaching and Learning Excellence (WATTLE) Associate Fellow 2017 -
- Applied Mineralogy Group Member 2016 -
- Mineralogical Society of Great Britain & Ireland Member 2016 -
- The Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Illawarra Branch Committee Member 2017 - 2019
- Cardiff Women in Science Committee Member 2015 - 2016
Publications
Selected Publications
Funding
Investigator On
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2019 - 2021 | Funding Scheme: Post-Cruise Funding |
| 2018 | Funding Scheme: Neutron Beam Instruments |
| 2018 | Awarded by: Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects |
Other Research Activities
- Society of Economic Geologists Fellowship Grant 2010 - 2011
Impact
Impact Story
Supervision
Available as Research Supervisor
Potential Supervision Topics
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- Quartz chemistry to predict the provenance of sandstones
- Trace element variability during diagenesis: a useful indicator for reservoir quality?
- Using global datasets to determine the extent of mineral diffusion in mafic rocks
- Strontium diffusion in layered intrusions: recalibrating magmatic stratigraphy
- The trace element stratigraphy of the Lower Zone, Northern Bushveld Complex
- The geochemistry of fluorite from the Okorusu deposit, Namibia
- The mineralogy and geochemistry of Australian gem opals
- The origin of secondary chrome spinel in the Merensky Reef, Western Bushveld Complex
- Method development to enhance automation in quantitative EDS analysis of ore specimens for research
Teaching Activities
- EESC101 Planet Earth Course coordinator, Lecturer 2017 -
- EESC250 Field Geology Lecturer 2017 -
Advisees
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Graduate Advising Relationship
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
Service
Professional Service Activities
- The Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Illawarra Branch Committee Member 2017 -
- Specialist Group in Geochemistry, Mineralogy & Petrology Committee Member 2017 - 2019
Background
Education And Training
- Ph.D. in Geochemistry, Australian National University, Research School of Earth Sciences, Thesis title: In situ mineral geochemistry as a guide to ore-forming processes 2010 - 2015
- Bachelor of Science (First Class) in Geology, Australian National University, Department of Earth & Marine Sciences, Thesis title: The trace element geochemistry of silicates in the Bellevue Core 2006 - 2009
Awards And Honors
Teaching Overview
- As well as conducting research, I am equally passionate about sharing my fascination with the Earth’s processes through tertiary education and outreach. I teach subjects related to geology, mineralogy and petrology and try to integrate technology enhanced learning into my subjects wherever possible.
Contact
Full Name
- Dominique Tanner
Mailing Address
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School of Earth & Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health
University of Wollongong, Wollongong
NSW
2500
Australia
Located In Facility
Identity
Overview
Top Publications
Research Areas
Research Overview
-
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:- Leading the development of novel techniques to map mineral chemistry at unprecedented resolution using TOF-SIMS and QEM-EDS.
- Developing a new mineral-scale proxy to estimate historical trace element fluxes in Earth's oceans on millennial timescales.
- Leveraging big data to provide new insights into geoscience. For example, I have used mineralogical databases with >90,000 analyses to document systematic chemical offsets between volcanic and plutonic minerals. I have also analysed global earthquake catalogues documenting Earth's deepest earthquake swarms to discover new insights into fluid/melt migration above subduction zones (see the video in the bottom right-hand corner of this page).
Geographic Focus
- Australia Country
- Chile Continent
- Indonesia Country
- Pacific Ocean Transnational Region
- South Africa Country
- United States of America Country
Affiliation
Member Of
- Australian University Geoscience Educator's Network (AUGEN) Secretary 2021 -
- Geological Society of Australia Member 2017 -
- Specialist Group in Geochemistry, Mineralogy & Petrology Member 2017 -
- Wollongong Academy for Tertiary Teaching and Learning Excellence (WATTLE) Associate Fellow 2017 -
- Applied Mineralogy Group Member 2016 -
- Mineralogical Society of Great Britain & Ireland Member 2016 -
- The Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Illawarra Branch Committee Member 2017 - 2019
- Cardiff Women in Science Committee Member 2015 - 2016
Publications
Selected Publications
Funding
Investigator On
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2019 - 2021 | Funding Scheme: Post-Cruise Funding |
| 2018 | Funding Scheme: Neutron Beam Instruments |
| 2018 | Awarded by: Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects |
Other Research Activities
- Society of Economic Geologists Fellowship Grant 2010 - 2011
Impact
Impact Story
Supervision
Potential Supervision Topics
-
- Quartz chemistry to predict the provenance of sandstones
- Trace element variability during diagenesis: a useful indicator for reservoir quality?
- Using global datasets to determine the extent of mineral diffusion in mafic rocks
- Strontium diffusion in layered intrusions: recalibrating magmatic stratigraphy
- The trace element stratigraphy of the Lower Zone, Northern Bushveld Complex
- The geochemistry of fluorite from the Okorusu deposit, Namibia
- The mineralogy and geochemistry of Australian gem opals
- The origin of secondary chrome spinel in the Merensky Reef, Western Bushveld Complex
- Method development to enhance automation in quantitative EDS analysis of ore specimens for research
Teaching Activities
- EESC101 Planet Earth Course coordinator, Lecturer 2017 -
- EESC250 Field Geology Lecturer 2017 -
Advisees
-
Graduate Advising Relationship
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
Service
Professional Service Activities
- The Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Illawarra Branch Committee Member 2017 -
- Specialist Group in Geochemistry, Mineralogy & Petrology Committee Member 2017 - 2019
Background
Education And Training
- Ph.D. in Geochemistry, Australian National University, Research School of Earth Sciences, Thesis title: In situ mineral geochemistry as a guide to ore-forming processes 2010 - 2015
- Bachelor of Science (First Class) in Geology, Australian National University, Department of Earth & Marine Sciences, Thesis title: The trace element geochemistry of silicates in the Bellevue Core 2006 - 2009
Awards And Honors
Teaching Overview
- As well as conducting research, I am equally passionate about sharing my fascination with the Earth’s processes through tertiary education and outreach. I teach subjects related to geology, mineralogy and petrology and try to integrate technology enhanced learning into my subjects wherever possible.
Contact
Full Name
- Dominique Tanner
Mailing Address
-
School of Earth & Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health
University of Wollongong, Wollongong
NSW
2500
Australia
Located In Facility
Identity
Research Areas
Geographic Focus
- Australia Country
- Chile Continent
- Indonesia Country
- Pacific Ocean Transnational Region
- South Africa Country
- United States of America Country