Notre Dame Isotope Geochemistry - (NDIG)
My research group members and I conduct geochemical and isotopic forensic investigations into the following topics/areas:
Lunar Research:
Deciphering the formational history of KREEP-related samples on the Moon by determining their boron and calcium isotope signatures.
Nuclear Forensics:
Developing innovative microanalytical techniques and/or novel methods for the identification of forensic signatures within post-detonation materials and natural nuclear materials for the purpose of accurate and rapid source attribution.
Bioarchaeology:
Characterizing the strontium, neodymium, and lead isotope compositions of biogenic samples from archaelogical burial sites of interest for tracing the movement of ancient civilizations.
Solid Earth Geochemistry:
Characterizing the chemical and isotopic nature of Earth's upper mantle through the investigation of alkaline complexes (carbonatites, alkali silica-undersaturated rocks) worldwide.
Geochronology:
Geochronological investigations of igneous rocks and biogenic materials.
