Biography
Kate is an experimental petrologist with a strong background in geology and geochemistry. Many geological processes, such as magma genesis, the formation of mineral deposits, or the metamorphism of rocks, cannot be observed directly because they occur deep within the Earth. Although we may have rock samples brought to the surface by geological processes we can use our experiments to confirm, or discredit, the hypothesis that have been made about their formation. Therefore, as an experimental petrologist, Kate uses am using lab-based methods.
Role
- Funded Investigator
Institution
- UCC
Research Area
- Earth Resources
Expertise
- Mineral Exploration
