Ria Mukherjee

Dr. Ria Mukherjee is a Lecturer in Earth Sciences at the University of New England's School of Environmental and Rural Science. She holds a PhD from Jadavpur University (India) and specializes in critical mineral formation processes. Her research focuses on crust-mantle interactions and fluid/rock processes governing critical metal deposits, aligning with Australia's Critical Mineral Strategy 2023-2030 and supporting renewable energy transitions.

Her education includes doctoral research at Jadavpur University focused on geochemical processes in ancient geological terrains, providing foundational expertise in petrology and economic geology.

Mukherjee's research addresses:

• Genesis of critical metal deposits (Cr, Ni, Ti-V, PGEs) through magmatic processes
• Archean komatiite systems as windows into early Earth conditions
• Secular changes in ore formation through geological time
• Potential for critical metal recovery from mining wastes

She utilizes field geology, petrology, and geochemical analysis in her investigations.

Analysis of Mukherjee's publications reveals concentrated focus on:

• Archean greenstone belt mineralization
• Chromite and PGE geochemistry
• Komatiite-hosted nickel sulfides
• Western Dharwar Craton geology

Her work integrates field observations with advanced geochemical techniques.

Mukherjee maintains professional memberships in the Geochemical Society and Society for Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits (SGA). Future research directions include sustainable extraction of critical metals and environmental remediation studies related to mining impacts.