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Vincent Monchal is a Researcher in the Department of Geology at Trinity College Dublin, where he is completing his PhD studies. His research focuses on U-Pb LA-ICP-MS dating of carbonates veins in orogenic belts using image mapping techniques. He has established collaborations that extend his research from mineral ores to paleosoil pedogenic nodules and paleo-glacial markers.
Education:
- PhD in Geology, Trinity College Dublin (September 2019 - August 2024)
- Master's in Mineralogy, Mapping and Exploitation of Resources, Universite Rennes 1 (October 2017 - July 2019)
- License in Volcanology and Magmatology, University of Clermont Auvergne (September 2013 - July 2017)
Vincent's research interests center around mineral scale dating of igneous and metamorphic processes, with a specialization in U-Pb geochronology using Laser Ablation-Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS). His work spans isotope geochemistry, rare earth element analysis, and analytical geochemistry applied to diverse geological settings. He has developed expertise in applying LA-ICP-MS imaging techniques to carbonate dating, which has applications ranging from tectonic studies to understanding paleoenvironments. Vincent is also passionate about science popularization and has organized geological events in France to engage the general public with earth sciences.
His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on two main research streams: U-Pb carbonate dating applications and rare earth element analysis in sedimentary phosphorites. The carbonate dating work provides critical chronological constraints for geological processes, while his REE research explores unconventional sources of critical raw materials, particularly in Estonian phosphorites. These research areas intersect at the application of advanced LA-ICP-MS imaging techniques to solve complex geological problems.
Vincent collaborates extensively with researchers across Europe, particularly with institutions in Estonia and France. His work bridges fundamental geological research with practical applications in resource exploration and environmental studies.
