Geology

B.S. Geology, University of Wyoming (2015)
B.S. Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming (2015)
PhD. Earth Sciences, Syracuse University (2019)
NSF EAR Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Pavia (2021-2022)
Postdoctoral Fellow, WiscSIMS, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2023-2024)

My research centers on deciphering the formation conditions of igneous and metamorphic rocks through Earth's history. I use an integrated approach, combining mineralogical, petrological, and geochemical techniques to unravel the depth-temperature-time-composition histories of mineral and melt phases, with a particular focus on regions such as the Adirondacks.

In addition to fieldwork and analysis, I prioritize methods development and experimental petrology. Currently, I am advancing new tools in petrology and mineralogy to refine our understanding of geological processes. My long-term goal is to apply these innovations to shed new light on the tectonic and metamorphic evolution of the Adirondacks during the Grenville orogeny (~1 billion years ago).

As Curator of Mineralogy at the New York State Museum, I manage and preserve the rock and mineral collections, which serve as critical records of New York’s geological and cultural heritage.

Given the interdisciplinary nature of my work, I welcome inquiries about potential research collaborations both within and beyond New York State.