Janaina N Avila

Dr Janaina N Avila is an Honorary Lecturer at the Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES), Australian National University. Her academic background includes a PhD in Isotope Cosmochemistry/Geochemistry (2011, ANU), M.Sc. in Earth Sciences (2005, UFRGS), and B.Sc. in Geology (2003, UFRGS).

Research Interests: Dr Avila specializes in applying ion microprobes to study isotopic compositions in terrestrial and extraterrestrial materials at microscale. Key areas include analytical development of in-situ isotopic measurements, sulfur/oxygen isotope fractionation mechanisms, environmental and biological evolution of early Earth, isotopic signatures of biological processes, and stable isotopic analysis for climate seasonality, dietary patterns, and human mobility in biological anthropology.

Recent Publications: Her 2024-2022 works cover nitrogen isotope analysis in teeth for dietary reconstruction, sulfur isotope studies in Archean pyrites, garnet zoning in subduction zones, oxygen isotope climate proxies in primates, and methodological advancements in SIMS and SHRIMP-SI techniques. Collaborative projects span geochemistry, planetary science, and anthropological applications.

Awards: No specific awards listed in the provided text.

Education:

• Ph.D. Isotope Cosmochemistry/Geochemistry, 2011, ANU
• M.Sc. Earth Sciences, 2005, UFRGS
• B.Sc. Geology, 2003, UFRGS

Professional Affiliation: Geochemistry research area member at RSES, ANU.