Weiran (Alex) LI (Dr.)

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2008-2012   BSc in Geochemistry, double major in Art History @Peking University

2012-2014   MSc in Geochronology @Peking University

2014-2019   PhD in Petrology-volcanology @Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)

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Marcus PHUA (Dr.)

 

Marcus is a volcanologist that investigates the eruptive histories and behaviours of volcanoes and calderas at subduction zones using geochemistry, geochronology, petrology and tephrostratigraphy to improve records of past explosive eruptions in terms of their geochemical composition, frequency, magnitude and spatial footprint. These records provide the means to reveal the eruptive potential of volcanic centres, discern the most hazardous ones (those that will erupt sooner and/or more violently) and conduct short-term and long-term hazard assessments essential for the mitigation of future volcanic activity. His broader research interests examine the evolution of magma storage conditions and the role of volatile contents prior to the trigger of explosive eruptions. Ongoing work focuses on volcanoes and calderas along the Sumatran volcanic arc in Indonesia (or western Sunda volcanic arc).

Xiaoyu LIU

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Xiaoyu’s PhD research focuses on using machine learning geothermobarometry to determine the pressure-temperature conditions of magmas.

Terence LEUNG

 

I am a MPhil student at HKU with a keen interest in geochemistry, igneous petrology, and volcanology.

 

For my undergraduate final year project, I have been focusing on the melt inclusions in plagioclase megacrystals from Mount Erebus. Through the examination of these trapped pockets of melt, my goal is to unravel the relationship between their morphologies and magma dynamics.

 

I am looking forward to unveiling the mysteries of volcanoes!