RESEARCH
Ore deposit formation is a complex natural phenomenon requiring a multidisciplinary research approach. My research group studies the geochemistry and mineralogy of ore-forming systems, including their evolution and their links to magmatism, tectonics and climate. We focus on both fossil and active systems, and we combine field studies with a variety of tools including microanalytical methods (e.g., EPMA, LA-ICP-MS, SIMS, synchrotron techniques), radiogenic, cosmogenic and stable isotope tracers, and computational models. My research interests are varied and include:
EDUCATION & APPOINTMENTS
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Geochemistry of ore deposits and geothermal systems
2015-present: Full Professor
University of Chile, Santiago
- Sulfide, oxide & silicate geochemistry and nanogeoscience
- Geochemical and climatic controls of supergene metal deposits
- Applications of stable, radiogenic and cosmogenic isotope tracers
- Diffusion and kinetics of mass transfer processes in minerals
2011-2015: Associate Professor (tenured)
University of Chile, Santiago
2007-2011: Assistant Professor
University of Chile, Santiago
2002-2006: Ph.D. in Geology
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
1994-2001: B.Sc. and Professional Geologist Degree
University of Concepción, Chile