Volcanism

 Differentiation

Isotope Geochemistry

Remote Sensing

My research focuses on the petrogenesis of igneous rocks, i.e., the processes of magma generation, solidification, and eruption. I am particularly interested in planetary differentiation and volcanism, and in understanding the geochemical differences and similarities amongst rocky planetary bodies. To better understand the chemistry and time scales of processes occurring in planetary interiors, I conduct experiments that characterize the high-temperature behavior of elements and their isotopes.