tectonics, ore deposits, geochronology, field geology
Associate Professor in Earth Sciences
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Appointment: | Room: |
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Associate Professor in Earth Sciences | Kathleen Lonsdale, 115 |
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GEOL0077: Introduction to Mineral Resources | |
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Email Address: | Telephone Number: |
frances.cooper@ucl.ac.uk | +44 (0)207 612 6940 |
Research Summary
My research seeks to understandÌýthe mechanics of large-scale continental deformation, the evolution of orogenic systems, and the role of tectonicsÌýin ore formation. Over the past decade or so, my focus has been on understanding how tectonics, magmatism, volcanism, and landscape evolution combine to control the formation, enrichment, and preservation of copper deposits, particularly in northern Chile and the western USA. My research relies onÌýa multidisciplinary approach – rooted in good old fashionedÌýfield geology – whichÌýincludes structural geology, igneous and metamorphic petrology, isotope geochemistry, geochronology, thermochronology, remote sensing, and thermal modelling.
Women in Earth Science (WiES)
I am proud to chairÌýthe Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Women in Earth Science (WiES) group, which supports the progression of women and gender minorities in the traditionally male-dominated field of Earth Sciences. We holdÌýmonthly coffee mornings, host regular seminars and networking events, and recently enjoyed our first WiES field trip to Cornwall!
You can find out more about my life and research in a recent Faculty Spotlight interview forÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Mathematics & Physical Sciences:
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