Research
My research program addresses fundamental questions about mantle chemical heterogeneity. I use high-precision isotope geochemistry in both radiogenic (Sr, Nd, Pb, Hf) and non-traditional stable (Tl, Cu, Mo) systems, integrated with petrological modeling, to investigate the sources and processes responsible for intraplate and Large Igneous Province magmatism.
A central theme is understanding how subducted material is stored, modified, and re-sampled by mantle plumes. I also work on applied problems related to the geochemical controls on magmatic Ni-Cu-PGE sulfide mineralization.
Research Projects
Variations of the Mo isotopic composition in the Siberian Trap basalts and sulphide-bearing intrusions: the key for understanding Permian-Triassic boundary
Fulbright Research Fellowship
The project focuses on the variations of the Mo isotopic composition in the Siberian Trap basalts and sulphide-bearing intrusions, which are key for understanding the Permian-Triassic mass extinction event. The research aims to provide insights into the mantle sources and magmatic processes that contributed to the formation of the Siberian Traps.