Brief Summary of research:
I am fascinated by volcanoes, diamonds and pink granites*. Perhaps this is why I am interested in the role of water and other volatiles in magmatic processes. Volatiles are involved in most igneous processes. They are central in formation of melts, play a major role in transporting trace elements and radio-isotopes between mantle reservoirs or between mantle and crust, and are the driving force of explosive volcanic eruptions.
Specific research topics related to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology:
Nano-inclusions in minerals.