Geochemistry Research Group
Geochemistry comprises more than 30 researchers and post-graduate students who apply state of the art geochemical analysis and modelling to scientific questions of major societal, economic and environmental importance.
Our research can be divided into two linked themes:
- Quantifying geochemical exchanges between Earth reservoirs:
What processes control the transfer of material between the Earth's oceans, mantle, solid crust, sedimentary blankets, atmosphere, and biota and how have these processes changed throughout Earth history?
- Geochemistry for Society:
How can we quantify, forecast, and mitigate the effects of climate change, pollution, global consumption, and geohazards on human health, the environment, and the sustainable use of natural resources?
Strengths include:
- Ultra-low level Trace Element Analyses
- Radiogenic Isotope Geochemistry and Geochronology
- Fluid and Volatile Analysis
- Environmental Radiochemistry
- Geochemical Ecology and Biominerals
- Speciation and Reaction Modelling
- Analytical technique development and refinement
