Welcome to the Isotope Geochemistry and Geochronology Group
Our research group at the University of Geneva is dedicated to exploring the intricate processes that shape our planet through the lens of isotope geochemistry and geochronology. We are a diverse and dynamic team, united by a shared passion for understanding Earth's history, from the deep geological past to the processes still shaping the landscape today.
Please join our group meetings in room B48 on the 4th floor every Tuesdays at 10:00:
Next group meeting:
On 22/10/2024, Esteban Clavijo, will present his PhD project at ETHZ on “The chronostratigraphy of the Neoproterozoic carbonate record of South Amazon Craton unraveled by U/Pb geochronology and 87Sr/86Sr isotope geochemistry”
Divided into three specialized subgroups, our work spans a broad spectrum of scientific inquiry:
High-Precision Geochronology
(Perach Nuriel, Maria Ovtcharova)This group focus on the precise dating of tectonic, magmatic, metamorphic processes and geological time scale calibration by using cutting-edge U-Th and U-Pb methods, covering time span between 4.5Ga to today.
Isotopic Tracing
(Massimo Chiarada)This group use radiogenic (Pb, Sr, Nd, Hf) and heavy stable (Fe, Cu, Zn) isotopes to investigate magma petrogenesis, metallogeny, paleoenvironmental changes, pre-historic human migrations and historic metal trading.
Petrochronology, Thermochronology, and 40Ar/39Ar Geochronology
(Richard Spikings)Specializing in the thermal and deformation histories of rocks, this group integrates U-Pb, 40Ar/39Ar, and fission track methods to understand tectonic processes.
Together, we strive to push the boundaries of knowledge, contributing to a deeper understanding of Earth's processes through our collective expertise and collaborative spirit. Whether it's refining the geological time scale or tracing the history of fluids in active fault zones, our group is committed to excellence in research and innovation.