Geology & Geochemistry

The University of Auckland conducts world class research in the geology and geochemistry of geothermal areas. A key focus of The University’s research in geothermal geology and geochemistry is the investigation of regional and local causes and effects of fluid flow in the crust and water-rock reaction. Geothermal geology and geochemistry expertise resides in the Faculty of Science (Geology Program, School of Environment) and the Institute of Earth Science & Engineering (IESE). These two groups work collaboratively as The GEOFLUIDS Research Group of The University of Auckland. The GEOFLUIDS Research Group has research and teaching expertise in:

★ Geochemistry of groundwater, surface water, and pollutant geochemistry.
★ Magmas and magma-evolved fluids.
★ Hydrocarbons and seeps.
★ Timing and rates of fluid-flow.
★ Silica chemistry in nature and power stations.

The GEOFLUIDS Research Group is particularly interested in the processes that produce and consume fluids in and on Earth’s crust, the timing and scale of fluid-flow, the structures that transmit fluids, and the interaction of natural fluids with the biosphere.

The Group combines fieldwork and field-data, laboratory experiments, fluid and rock analysis, and numerical modeling to test hypotheses and solve problems in the geosciences related to fluids in the earth’s crust. These advanced conceptual and numerical models are used to illuminate processes ranging from the microscopic to the global scale. The Group undertakes externally funded research across the spectrum from basic to applied and service and consulting activities.

For more information contact the following staff:

Dr. Paul Hoskin, GEOFLUIDS Research Group; p.hoskin@auckland.ac.nz
Dr. Kathy Campbell, GEOFLUIDS Research Group; ka.campbell@auckland.ac.nz
Dr. Julie Rowland, GEOFLUIDS Research Group; j.rowland@auckland.ac.nz
Dr. Bridget Lynne, Institute of Earth Science & Engineering; b.lynne@auckland.ac.nz