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About my research

I am a research scientist at German Federal Institute of Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) with a focus on understanding the temporal, chemical, and physical evolution of magmatic systems, particularly through the lens of intrusive rocks.

 

My research lies at the intersection of igneous petrology, geochemistry, structural geology and field studies. I study the evolution of magmas in several tectonic settings with a focus on subduction zones. Among others, I am currently actively investigating the following themes related to magmatic systems; (a) the role of amphibole as a driver and recorder of magma differentiation, in particular changes of magmatic oxygen fugacity, (b) dynamics and temporal evolution of upper crustal reservoirs, (c) the volcanic-plutonic connection, and (d) the spatial, structural, and chemical evolution of magmatic arcs over time.

Latest Publications

Insights Into Magma Reservoir Dynamics From a Global Comparison of Volcanic and Plutonic Zircon Trace Element Variability in Individual Hand Samples

Trace element compositional trends in zircons separated from single hand samples have been used to infer dynamic processes in magma reservoirs. Here, we compile published zircon trace element chemistry to quantify any systematic difference between the range of compositions observed in zircon from individual volcanic and plutonic hand samples and compare these results with geochemical modeling to derive implications for magma reservoir dynamics.

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