Louis-Maxime Gautreau

Louis-Maxime Gautreau is a Researcher at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel within the Dynamics of the Ocean Floor division and Magmatic and Hydrothermal Systems unit since February 2021. His work focuses on magmatic-ore deposit relationships, metal/volatile transfers through Earth's crust, and submarine volcanic systems with emphasis on seafloor mineral resources.

His educational background includes:

• Doctor of Natural Sciences (Dr. rer. nat.), Kiel University (2025)
• Master's Degree in Geosciences Engineering, National School of Geology, Université de Lorraine (2014-2017)
• Mining Engineering Degree, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (2016-2017)
• General Scientific Studies, Classe Préparatoire Sainte-Geneviève (2012-2014)

Research interests span magmatic processes, hydrothermal systems, and statistical methods in petrology/geochemistry applied to metal deposit formation. His work integrates field studies, geochemical analysis, and modeling to investigate submarine volcanic environments and seafloor mineralization processes.

Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on Conical Seamount (Papua New Guinea), examining magma evolution, volatile degassing, and ore formation mechanisms through SIMS analysis of melt inclusions and integrated geological-geochemical studies.

Current projects include the DOMETRAP initiative (Dynamics of Ore Metal Transport in Alkaline Porphyry systems) under the German Research Foundation's DOME priority program and post-doctoral research on metal/volatile transfers at the Izu-Ogasawara subduction zone (Sofu Seamount).

He actively participates in international research expeditions aboard vessels KAIMEI, SONNE, and METEOR, contributing to integrated studies of arc rifting, metallogeny, and microplate evolution in submarine environments.