Welcome! I’m an Assistant Professor of Experimental Volcanology and Petrology at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich), Germany. My research focuses on understanding the magmatic processes driving explosive silicic eruptions and the factors behind puzzling shifts in eruption style, particularly at lava domes and post-caldera complexes. A key part of my work is integrating petrology and rheology to develop a more complete picture of magmatic systems, including the role of deformation in shaping the physicochemical evolution of magma. By combining field observations, petrological and geochemical analyses, and high-temperature experiments, I aim to unravel how magma plumbing systems evolve over time.

As an experimental volcanologist and petrologist, I use advanced laboratory techniques to recreate and investigate the complex processes occurring within volcanic systems. My goal is to bridge the gap between field observations and the physical and chemical mechanisms that govern volcanic behaviour. Through my research at LMU Munich, I aim to deepen our understanding of pre-eruptive magmatic processes, improve petrological monitoring methods, and generate insights that can also inform geothermal exploration.

Before joining LMU Munich, I was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Université Libre de Bruxelles in Belgium, working on an F.R.S.–FNRS funded project investigating explosive silicic peralkaline eruptions in the East African Rift. Prior to that, I served as a Lecturer in Geology at the University of Liverpool, where I also completed my PhD in Earth Science (Volcanology). My doctoral thesis, Dynamic petrology and rheology of ascending magma during lava dome eruptions: Effusive–explosive activity, explored the interplay between magma chemistry, deformation, and eruption style. I hold a Master of Geology (MGeol) degree from the University of Plymouth. My research has taken me to active volcanoes on five continents, resulting in numerous publications.