Biography
Dr Michael Stock is Assistant Professor in the Department of Geology in Trinity College Dublin. His overarching research focus is on the use of state-of-the-art geochemical techniques for understanding the Earth system. This principally involves combining aspects of igneous petrology, volcanology and geochemistry to understand the architecture and dynamics of sub-volcanic magma systems. Much of his work couples novel geochemical analyses with numerical models or geophysical observations. By studying rocks and minerals that have been erupted at active and dormant volcanoes in the past, Michael aims to identify pre-eruptive signals that might aid volcano monitoring efforts in the future. More recently, Michael has started applying similar methods to understand the formation of magmatic mineral deposits. He is particularly interested in the potential for mafic/ultra mafic Ni-Co-(Au)-PGE mineralisation in Irish Palaeogene intrusions.
Role
- Funded Investigator
Institution
- TCD
Research Area
- Earth System Change
Expertise
- Climate and Environment