معرفی
Dr. Douglas K. Tinkham is a faculty member at the Harquail School of Earth Sciences, Laurentian University. He joined the university in 2005 and specializes in metamorphic geology, particularly applying thermodynamic calculations and geochronology to study metamorphic processes. His research focuses on the pressure-temperature-time evolution of metamorphic rocks, effects of metamorphism on hydrothermal alteration zones in VMS systems, partial melting mechanisms, and lithogeochemistry of hydrothermally altered rocks. He develops thermodynamic algorithms and quantitative X-ray mapping software for mineral analysis.
Education:
- B.Sc., Rocky Mountain College
- M.Sc., University of Illinois
- Ph.D., University of Alabama
Research Interests:
- Metamorphic phase equilibria and P-T-t path modeling
- Metamorphism of hydrothermal alteration zones and economic mineralization
- Partial melting in high-grade metamorphic rocks
- Lithogeochemistry of volcanic rocks
- Structural controls on ore deposits
- LA-ICP-MS imaging and mineral chemistry
His recent articles analyze low-pressure/high-temperature metamorphism, Zr-Hf decoupling in anatexis, and the impact of garnet zoning on pseudosections. These studies emphasize Sudbury Igneous Complex, VMS deposits, and the interplay of equilibrium/kinetics in metamorphic processes.
Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned.
Advising & Grants:
- Currently supervises 1 PhD student and 4 MSc students.
- Past students include Dr. Taus Jørgensen (PhD) and Craig Fitchett (MSc).
- Research supported by grants from the Ontario Geological Survey, CFREF Metal Earth, Detour Gold Corp., and NSERC.
Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the Harquail School’s research themes in Mineralogy and Petrology, Structure & Tectonics, and Ore Deposits and Mineral Exploration. Collaborates with the Metal Earth Research Centre (MERC) on high-grade metamorphic studies and mineral exploration projects.
