Seafloor Metallogeny: Linking tectonics, volcanism, and the formation of hydrothermal ore deposits

I am an assistant professor of Economic Geology in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Toronto. My group focuses on understanding the tectonic and volcanic controls on hydrothermal ore formation on the modern seafloor (see “Research” page for more information).

We integrate a wide range of geophysical and geochemical datasets in order to understand the fundamental geological processes that control the size, distribution, and composition of hydrothermal ore deposits. We use a multi-scaled approach, from regional studies of entire subduction zones, to local studies of individual deposits, to microscopic studies of volcanic rocks and hydrothermal precipitates.

These studies will help us to understand the factors that govern the formation of hydrothermal ore deposits, and will help us to develop and refine genetic and exploration methods for deposits on the modern seafloor and on land.