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Dr. Katie Ardill is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Texas Tech University. She specializes in Igneous Petrology, focusing on continental arc magmatism, magma chamber dynamics, and the interplay between magmatism, deformation, and climate processes.
Education:
- B.Sc. Geology, Durham University, UK (2014)
- Ph.D. Geological Sciences, University of Southern California (2020)
Research Interests: Dr. Ardill investigates spatial and temporal patterns of continental arc magmatism using field observations, structural analyses, U-Pb zircon geochronology, and geochemistry. Her work addresses magma chamber dynamics, volcanic-plutonic connections, and crustal differentiation processes in systems like the Sierra Nevada batholith. She recently established a microscopy lab to enhance petrographic analysis and cathodoluminescence imaging.
Key Research Trends: Her articles emphasize multi-scale analyses of magmatic systems, including studies on schlieren-bound structures, episodic arc activity, and magma focusing mechanisms. Recent work explores halogen budgets and magmatic lulls along the Cordilleran margin.
Lab & Fieldwork: Her team conducted 1:10,000-scale geologic mapping of the Iron Mountain pendant in the Sierra Nevada for the USGS EDMAP project. The lab focuses on linking volcanic and plutonic records through hypabyssal porphyry intrusions.
Professional Engagement: She advises graduate students (seeking Fall 2025 applicants) and collaborates with institutions like the USGS. Her work integrates field-based geology with advanced analytical techniques to refine models of arc evolution.
