Research Summary

I use numerical simulation and heat transfer computation to explore magmatic processes. I studied quantitatively the genesis of differentiated melts in deep hot zones, the relationship between pluton emplacement and growth of large magma chambers, and the development of thermal aureoles around plutons. I have applied my models to the study of the Manaslu leucogranites (Nepal), the Snake River Plain rhyolites (USA), the Mt Capanne pluton (Elba Island), and Mount Pelée and Soufrière Hills magma chamber (Lesser Antilles).
I am also interested in forward modeling the geophysical signals related to magma intrusion. I am now focusing on quantifying volatile release from a growing and solidifying magma body.