About me
My research addresses two of modern society’s most pressing problems - safe and permanent sequestration of CO2 and supply of critical metals for renewable energy technology.
Using field-based, modelling and experimental approaches in combination with a wide range of modern chemical, isotopic, physical and crystallographic characterisation techniques, I investigate interactions between CO2 and ultramafic rocks, as well as the formation and alteration of critical metal deposits and the extraction of critical metals from them. I am also applying in-situ analysis to industrial processes to reveal reaction sequences and mechanisms to inform process development and improve process sustainability.
I publish my work in both basic and applied science and engineering journals of high international standing and have contributed to more than 80 conferences and workshops. I value and actively engage in collaborative research with partners in academia, government and industry including projects focused on lithium, nickel, REE, copper and mine waste valorisation.