Geochemistry

About

Our main contributions include:

• ultra-low level trace element and isotope analysis
• radiogenic isotope geochemistry and geochronology
• environmental radiochemistry
• speciation and reaction modelling
• analytical technique development and refinement

Our specific research themes are:

• past to future climate change: we reconstruct past climates using novel isotopic and geochemical methods (for example, boron isotopes) to better understand the climate system and improve the prediction of our future warmth
• environmental geochemistry and radioactivity: we examine our impact on the environment and its impact on humans
• volcanic and magmatic processes: we investigate the processes occurring during magma production and crustal development
• critical elements and metal deposits: we exploit novel techniques to find new sources of, and understand the processes involved in the formation of, deposits of metals and elements critical for emerging “green” technologies
• carbon dioxide removal and storage: we research carbon capture and storage in geological reservoirs and greenhouse gas removal from the atmosphere to mitigate anthropogenic climate change

Research facilties

• CERAS