Lisa Eberhard

Dr. Lisa Eberhard serves as a Researcher in the Department of Earth Sciences at Utrecht University's Faculty of Geosciences, holding a prestigious Dutch Research Council (NWO) Vidi grant for her project 'RELEASE' (2021-2026). An experimental petrologist specializing in fluid-rock interactions, she investigates (de-)hydration and (de-)carbonation processes in ultramafic rocks through high-pressure/high-temperature experimentation.

Her academic foundation includes a PhD from University of Bayreuth (2020) on serpentinite phase relations in subduction zones, preceded by Master's and Bachelor's degrees from Swiss institutions. She maintains active international research networks across Europe and Japan.

Dr. Eberhard's work centers on experimental characterization of fluid migration mechanisms in subduction zones, with critical implications for earthquake triggering, carbon cycling, and energy resources. She employs advanced techniques including in-situ 4D synchrotron microtomography at facilities like SOLEIL and Swiss Light Source to observe real-time fluid-rock reactions. Her leadership of the 'SerpentineDays' webinar series demonstrates community engagement.

As Principal Investigator for the €800,000 NWO Vidi project, she directs research integrating geological observations, experiments, and numerical modeling to resolve carbon cycling uncertainties in subduction zones. Her collaborative portfolio includes Spanish Ministry-funded projects (RUSTED), H2020 EXCITE transnational access, and partnerships with NIOZ and Japanese institutions.

Her research group provides specialized training in high-pressure experimentation and synchrotron data analysis, with opportunities for Master's students and future PhD candidates. Current projects focus on brucite dehydration networks and carbonated ultramafic lithology behavior, leveraging transnational facility access across three continents.