Mr Joel Rodney

My research focuses on measuring novel stable isotope systems to investigate the long term chemical evolution of the Earths mantle. 

Research areas

I am interested understanding the geochemical processes involved during crustal recycling and how chemical heterogeneity in the mantle is created, preserved and destroyed. I measure high precision stable isotope ratios of elements such as Uranium, Molybdenum, and Potassium in various geological materials to tackle these research questions. Current research topics include: the onset of deep ocean oxygenation; alteration of the oceanic crust; global variations in MORB; N-MORB vs E-MORB geochemistry; subduction zone processing; method development of emerging isotope systems.