Geology
My research investigates the genetic link between granitic magmatism and metal enrichment (Cu, Au, W, Sn, U, Nb, Ta, etc.) in Earth's crust, with implications for mineral exploration. I explore various stages in the 'life cycle' of fertile granites, from melt generation and geochemical evolution to the terminal stages of crystallization involving fluid exsolution. The main goal is to reveal the crucial roles played by each stage in driving metal enrichment.