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Luca TERRAY is a volcanology researcher at the University of Clermont Auvergne, affiliated with the Laboratoire Magmas et Volcans (LMV). His work focuses on developing instrumentation and methodologies for measuring radon and its decay products in volcanic environments, particularly at Mount Etna in Sicily. He completed his PhD in 2021 with a thesis on radon measurement in volcanic gas plumes and has maintained an active research trajectory with publications extending through 2025.
Dr. TERRAY's research interests center on the application of nuclear physics techniques to volcanic monitoring. His primary focus is on understanding magmatic degassing processes through precise measurement of radon emissions. He has developed several innovative instruments including the RAVIOLI field α-β-γ nuclear spectrometer for in-situ measurement of volcanic plume filters. His work bridges geosciences, nuclear physics, and environmental monitoring, with significant contributions to understanding the behavior of radon during volcanic activity.
His publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on instrumental development and methodological innovation. TERRAY has pioneered approaches for measuring radon in volcanic plumes using both passive dosimetry and electronic monitoring systems with high temporal resolution. His work has established detection limits for magmatic excess of short-lived radon daughters and developed mathematical methods based on linear inverse problem theory for comprehensive uncertainty treatment in measurements.
As a member of the Laboratoire Magmas et Volcans, TERRAY collaborates with researchers across multiple disciplines including geophysics, atmospheric chemistry, and computational physics. His recent work extends into satellite IoT technology for volcanic monitoring and Monte Carlo simulations for radiation dose assessment. His research provides critical insights into the connections between radon degassing and short-lived radioactive disequilibria in both lavas and volcanic gases.
