Stephen Centrella

Stephen Centrella is a Research Associate at the School of Earth and Oceans, University of Western Australia. His work focuses on fluid-rock interactions across scales, integrating thermodynamic modeling and experimental approaches. He holds a PhD from the University of Münster (2016), with earlier degrees from the University of Poitiers and Rennes. Prior roles include a research and teaching associate position at the University of Pau & Adour in France (2018–2021). His current research at CET examines the Kupferchiefer deposit in Poland, investigating fluid composition, redox conditions, and mineralization events.

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Geology, University of Poitiers (2006)
• Master’s in Structural Geology & Geodynamics, University of Rennes (thesis on Ile de Groix metamorphic evolution)
• PhD in Geochemistry/Petrology, University of Münster (2016), focusing on hydration reactions in Norway’s Bergen Arcs

Research interests span dolomitization processes, metamorphic transitions, and fluid-mediated transformations. His work combines field observations with laboratory experiments, emphasizing quantitative compositional mapping and microstructural analysis. Recent studies address fluid-rock interactions in carbonate systems, deformation band formation in low-porosity rocks, and the geochemical evolution of ore deposits.

Collaborations include projects in Spain, Canada, and France, with a focus on comparing regional dolomitization patterns. His experimental work employs X-ray microtomography and mass balance modeling to track fluid-rock reactions. He has contributed to debates on Jurassic detachment fault systems in the Mont-Blanc massif, integrating structural and petrological data.

Labs/Teams: Active member of the CET team (Kupferchiefer project), Laboratory of Complex Fluids and their Reservoirs (University of Pau), and Marie Curie FlowTrans network.