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tectonics, ore deposits, geochronology, field geology
Associate Professor in Earth Sciences
Appointment: | Room: |
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| Associate Professor in Earth Sciences | Kathleen Lonsdale, 115 |
Courses Taught: | |
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 understand the mechanics of large-scale continental deformation, the evolution of orogenic systems, and the role of tectonics in 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 on a multidisciplinary approach – rooted in good old fashioned field geology – which includes structural geology, igneous and metamorphic petrology, isotope geochemistry, geochronology, thermochronology, remote sensing, and thermal modelling.
Women in Earth Science (WiES)
I am proud to chair the UCL 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 hold monthly 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 for UCL Mathematics & Physical Sciences:
