Max Collinet

Max Collinet is a researcher at the Institute of Life-Earth-Environment, focusing on experimental and analytical studies in planetary geology. His work spans topics such as partial melting in planetesimals, Martian mantle dynamics, Mercury geochemistry, and metal-silicate partitioning under reducing conditions.

Education:

• PhD in Geology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2019)

Collinet's research interests include Basalt, Parent Body geochemistry, Protoplanets, and Thermochemical modeling. He utilizes high-pressure experiments and seismic data analysis to explore planetary interior structures and evolution.

His recent publications highlight investigations into Mercury's pyroxenite mantle, nickel-cobalt partitioning dynamics, Martian mantle sources, and angrite parent body characteristics. These works intersect with disciplines like Geochemistry, Geophysics, and Planetary Science.

Projects:

• Principal Investigator for Experimental facility to determine the role of low-pressure igneous processes during planetary accretion and evolution (2025–2026)

Media Coverage: His research has been featured in 44 news outlets, 52 X (Twitter) posts, and referenced on Wikipedia pages, including studies on planetary magmatic rocks.