University of Oregon
United States
Principal Investigator
Thomas Giachetti
Research Interests
We are a group principally interested in explosive eruptions of mafic to rhyolitic magmas, using an approach via physical volcanology to answer questions about magma ascent and fragmentation in the volcano, and eruption on the Earth's surface (volcanic plumes in particular). The PI (Giachetti) is a faculty who has a group of graduate students (2 PhDs and 1 MSc at the moment) and several undergraduate students (4 right now) working in the lab on different subjects. We are a welcoming group of diverse individuals meeting once a week to discuss science (and much more!) altogether in a relaxed but serious atmosphere :-)
Proposed Hosting Period
More of less anytime in 2025, with preferences for mid-March to mid-June and late August to mid-December (PI more available).
Exchange Language
English, French
Facilities/Resources
Access to a physical volcanology laboratory with microscopes, particle size analyzer, helium pycnometer, capillary flow porometer, field gear, etc. Access to electronic microprobe, SEM, TEM, high-performance computers, and more on the UO campus. Also access to a range of volcanic deposits already sampled and stored in the lab, or short-distance fieldwork in the Cascades.