Janaina Avila

Dr. Janaina Avila is a Research Fellow at the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Queensland, where she contributes to establishing the SHRIMP ion microprobe laboratory. Her career spans institutions including the Australian National University (ANU), University of São Paulo, and Griffith University.

• PhD in Earth Sciences (2011), Australian National University
• Postdoctoral appointments: University of São Paulo (2011–2013), ANU (2013–2014)
• Research Fellow roles: ANU (2013–2021), Griffith University (2021), UQ (2021–present)

Her research focuses on ion microprobe applications for isotopic analysis in Earth sciences, planetary sciences, and biological anthropology. Key themes include:

• Environmental and biological evolution on early Earth
• Isotopic fractionation mechanisms (sulfur and oxygen)
• Climate seasonality and dietary patterns via stable isotopes
• Technical advancements in SHRIMP instrumentation

Recent publications emphasize oxygen and sulfur isotopes in geological and anthropological contexts, with analytical innovations for SHRIMP-SI and SIMS. She received the Research in Business grant (Australia Department of Innovation) and collaborates with teams at UQ, Australian Scientific Instruments (ASI), and international institutions.