Stamatis Flemetakis

Dr. Stamatis Flemetakis is a Lecturer at the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at ETH Zurich, affiliated with the Institute of Geochemistry and Petrology (GeoPetro). His research focuses on experimental geochemistry, mantle dynamics, and volatile cycles, particularly investigating processes in subduction zones, mantle metasomatism, and the behavior of halogens and isotopes in magmatic systems. His work combines experimental petrology with analytical techniques to understand Earth's deep processes.

Key research areas include:

• Thermal stability of minerals (e.g., phlogopite, antigorite) in mantle environments
• Halogen partitioning in melts and minerals
• Chlorine isotope behavior in subduction zones
• Geochemical tracers for mantle source characterization

He teaches courses such as Composition and Evolution of the Earth and Planets and has published extensively on topics like volatile cycling, experimental mineral stability, and magmatic processes. His experimental work often involves high-pressure/high-temperature conditions to simulate mantle and subduction zone environments.

Laboratory affiliations include the Institute of Geochemistry and Petrology at ETH Zurich, where he utilizes advanced analytical facilities for microprobe analysis and geochemical experimentation.