معرفی
Matthew Loocke is an Assistant Professor of Research in the Department of Geology & Geophysics at Louisiana State University (LSU), serving as Director of the Chevron Geomaterials Characterization Laboratory. His research focuses on igneous and metamorphic petrology, mantle dynamics, and analytical techniques like electron/x-ray microbeam analysis. He holds a PhD in Solid Earth Processes from Cardiff University (2016) and has extensive experience in oceanic lithosphere studies, subduction zone processes, and planetary materials analysis. Loocke specializes in linking field geology with advanced analytical methods, including remote sensing and geochemical modeling.
Education:
- PhD, Solid Earth Processes (2016), Cardiff University
- MSc, Geological Sciences (2013), University of Houston
- BSc, Geology with Honors (2011), University of Houston
Research Interests:
- Mantle Petrology: Study of abyssal peridotites and subduction zone systems.
- Basaltic Petrogenesis: Crustal accretion at mid-ocean ridges and subduction zones.
- Planetary Geology: Characterization of lunar and Martian materials.
- Advanced Analytical Techniques: Development of X-ray and electron-based methods for geochemical analysis.
- Geoarchaeology: Applying geologic tools to archaeological questions.
Research Contributions: Loocke’s recent studies explore melt-rock interaction in oceanic peridotites, lunar basalt crystal cargoes, and the role of axial melt lenses in crustal accretion. His QACD software method revolutionizes quantitative elemental mapping in geologic materials.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Chevron Geomaterials Lab and Shared Instrumentation Facility (SIF) at LSU, providing access to EPMA, SEM, XRF, and ICP-MS instrumentation for collaborative research.
