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I am a volcano scientist and igneous petrologist with a passion for uncovering the secrets hidden within mineral chemistries. My research focuses on how the pre-eruptive state of a magma body, the conditions of magma storage, what triggers a volcanic eruption, and the timescales magmatic processes operate on can be preserved within individual crystals. By understanding these factors, we can gain insights into the dynamics of active volcanic systems that have the potential to affect millions of lives. My work not only contributes to the scientific understanding of volcanic activity but also has practical implications for hazard assessment and mitigation. Through my research, I strive to bridge the gap between theoretical models and real-world applications, ultimately enhancing our ability to coexist safely with these powerful natural phenomena.

 

Not into jargon? I also am a practiced science communicator with several years' experience using non-traditional mediums to conduct science outreach to the general public. I enjoy providing a space for the general public to ask questions of a scientist directly about our expertise, the scientific process, what it is like to be a scientist, or for advice on future science careers. If you are a researcher and would like to be featured on a Coffee With a Scientist, please reach out to me directly.

 

Need a de-jargoned description of what I do? I use the chemistry of lavas and the minerals inside of them to better understand what happens inside of a magma chamber before an eruption, or even what triggered that eruption itself. My primary tool to understand magmatic processes is the Magma Chamber Simulator - a phase-equilibria modeling program I helped develop during my PhD. This powerful tool allows me to investigate the complex interactions that can occur within a single volcanic system. By combining these advanced modeling techniques with traditional petrologic methods, I aim to explore how magmatic processes influence lava chemistry, eruption styles, and the architecture of magmatic plumbing systems. Currently, I am exploring complementing my thermodynamic models with kinetic studies to understand more about how rapidly - or slowly - pre-eruptive processes operate at different magmatic systems.