Pacific Centre for Isotopic and Geochemical Research
Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences,The University of British Columbia
Years: 2016-2019
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Lead isotope geochemistry of plagioclase from the Skaergaard Intrusion, Greenland [MAGNET Program]
Advisors: J. Scoates and D. Weis
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Years: 2012-2019
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: εNd as a water mass tracer [MAGNET Program]
Advisors: R. Francois and D. Weis
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Years: 2015 - 2019
Programs: Ph.D
Research Project: Trace metals in the Canadian Arctic Ocean and remote Arctic rivers: biogeochemistry and chemical alterations in a dynamic region
Advisors: K. Orians
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Years: 2012-2018
Programs: Ph.D
Research Project: Isotopic heterogeneity in layered mafic intrusions. [MAGNET Program]
Advisors: D. Weis and J. Scoates
Current Position: Manager, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Years: 2012 - 2018
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Using metal isotopes as environmental tracers at mine sites [MAGNET Program]
Advisors: U. Mayer and R. Beckie
Current Position: Lorax Environmental Services Ltd
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Years: 2015 - 2018
Programs: MSc
Research Project: The role of subduction in the Archean Earth, constrained through zircon U-Pb geochronology, trace element geochemistry and Sr isotope geochemistry in apatite inclusions.
Advisors: M. Smit
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Years: 2011-2017
Programs: Ph.D
Research Project: Isotopic and Chemical Heterogeneity of the Hawaiian Mantle Plume: Evaluating Mantle Geodynamics and Characterization of the Loa Geochemical Trend
Advisors: D. Weis
Current Position: Postdoctoral Fellow, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Years: 2012 - 2017
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Cu-PGE-rich sulphide mineralization of the Turnagain intrusion, BC
Advisors: J. Scoates
Current Position: Interpreter, Britannia Mine Museum
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Years: 2012
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Chemical Oceanography
Advisors: R. Francois
Current Position: Software Developer, ComBtas
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Years: 2013 -2016
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Zircon, Rutile and Apatite in the Bushveld Complex, South Africa: Trace Element Systematics and Geochronology. [MAGNET Program]
Advisors: J. Scoates and D. Weis
Current Position: Geologist, CJ Greig & Associates Ltd
Years: 2011 - 2016
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Timescales of magmatic processes in layered intrusions: insights from high-precision U-Pb geochronology, Hf isotopes, and trace elements of zircon
Advisors: J. Scoates and D. Weis
Current Position: Postdoctoral Fellow, Boise State University
Years: 2015-2019
Programs: Ph.D
Research Project: Norwegian orogenic peridotites - Geochronology, Geochemistry, Petrology. [MAGNET Program]
Advisors: M. Smit and J. Scoates
view profileYears: 2011-2018
Programs: Ph.D
Research Project: Manganese and Iron in the Northeast Pacific and the Western Arctic Oceans
Advisors: K. Orians
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Years: 2012-2015
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Petrology, geochronology and geochemistry of the Giant Mascot nickel sulphide deposit, BC
Advisors: J. Scoates
Current Position: PhD Candidate, MUN
Years: 2006 - 2015
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Stratigraphic and Paleotectonic Studies of Paleozoic Wrangellia and its Contained Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Occurrences, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Advisors: J. Mortensen
Current Position: President and CEO, ArcWest Exploration Inc.
Years: 2007-2015
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Oceanography (Marine Biogeochemistry)
Advisors: M. Maldonado
Years: 2008 -2015
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Biogeochemistry of Dissolved Gallium and Lead Isotopes in the Northeast Pacific and Western Arctic Oceans
Advisors: K. Orians
Years: 2008 -2015
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Marine Geochemistry / Paleoceanography / Geochemical Instrumentation Development
Advisors: R. Francois
Years: 2012-2014
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Granite petrogenesis, SW NWT and SE Yukon; U-Pb, Ar-Ar geochronology, isotopic tracers
Advisors: J. Mortensen
Years: 2014 -2019
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Cr isotopes records during the Ocean Anoxic Events (OAEs) of the Cretaceous
Advisors: R. Francois and S. Crowe
view profileYears: 2007-2014
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Applications of U-decay series isotopes to studying the meridional overturning circulation and particle dynamics in the ocean
Advisors: R. Francois
Current Position: Faculty, Sun Yat-Sen University
Years: 2012-2013
Programs: UG
Research Project: Trace element characterization of USGS reference materials
Advisors: D. Weis
Current Position: PhD student U of Quebec at Abitibi-Temiscaming
Years: 2011-2013
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Geochemistry of Fraser River and sediments
Advisors: D. Weis
Current Position: Senior Chemical Technologist, Powertech Labs Inc.
Years: 2007-2013
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Oceanography
Advisors: R. Francois
Years: 2006 - 2013
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Carlin-type gold deposits
Advisors: K. Hickey & G. Dipple
Current Position: Exploration Geology, Barrick Gold
Years: 2006-2013
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Sapphire mineralization in B.C.
Advisors: L. Groat & G. Dipple
Years: 2011-2012
Programs: MSc
Research Project: The geochemistry of the Franklin LIP, on Victoria Island.
Advisors: D. Weis J. Scoates J. Bedard, GSC
Current Position: Data Scientist, Innowatts
Years: 2008-2012
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Chemical Oceanography-Trace Elements
Advisors: K. Orians
Years: 2005-2012
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Mineralization, Petrology and Geochemistry
Advisors: D. Marshall SFU
Years: 2010-2011
Programs: UG
Research Project: Exchange student
Advisors: D. Weis
Years: 2008-2011
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Ore deposit geochemistry
Advisors: D. Marshall SFU
Current Position: Geologist at Galore Creek Mining Co.
Years: 2005-2011
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Metallogeny of the central Gangdese arc, Tibet
Advisors: J. Mortensen
Years: 2004-2011
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: High-precision isotope studies of Hawaiian volcanism
Advisors: D. Weis & J. Scoates
Current Position: PDF at Memorial University
Years: 2005-2010
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Igneous Petrology
Advisors: K. Russell
Current Position: Geologist, Galore Creek Mining Co.
Years: 2007-2010
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Ore deposit geochemistry
Advisors: D. Marshall SFU
Years: 2003-2010
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: An investigation of Cadmium, Zinc and Lead Isotope Signatures and Their Use as Tracers in the Environment.
Advisors: D. Weis & K. Orians
Current Position: Faculty, Oregon State University
Years: 2005-2010
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Field investigation of the hyporheic zone of the lower Fraser River near Vancouver, British Columbia
Advisors: R. Beckie
Years: 2003-2010
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: The Rare Element Little Nahanni Pegmatite Group, NWT: Studies of Emplacement, and Magmatic Evolution from Geochemical and Li Isotopic Evidence
Advisors: L. Groat
Years: 2008-2009
Programs: UG
Research Project: Carbon sequestraiton in Platinum mine tailings
Advisors: G. Dipple
Years: 2006-2009
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Crystalline basement and Ordovician rift volcanism in the northern Cordillera
Advisors: J. Mortensen
Current Position: PhD student, University of Tasmania
Years: 2006-2009
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Groundwater geochemistry
Advisors: U. Mayer
Current Position: Hydrogeologist, Mavin Terra Solutions
Years: 2007-2009
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Metamorphic petrology
Advisors: D. Marshall SFU
Current Position: Instructor, Douglas College
Years: 2005-2009
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Provenance of Triassic overlap assemblage in Yukon
Advisors: J. Mortensen
Current Position: Faculty, Memorial University
Years: 2007-2008
Programs: UG
Research Project: U-Pb age and Pb isotopic studies, Will property, NW BC
Advisors: J. Mortensen
Years: 2004-2008
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Quaternary valley basalts in south-central British Columbia
Advisors: D. Thorkelson SFU
Current Position: Project Geologist, Geoscience BC
Years: 2004-2008
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Quartet Mountain Lamprophyres and Crustal Xenoliths
Advisors: D. Thorkelson, SFU
Current Position: Senior Minerals Geologist, Province of BC
Years: 2005-2008
Programs: MSc
Research Project: High-precision isotope studies of Hawaiian post-shield volcanism
Advisors: D. Weis & J. Scoates
Current Position: Research Project Manager, Institutional Strategic Awards, Simon Fraser University
view profileYears: 2003-2008
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Fe-Ti oxides in anorthosites
Advisors: J. Scoates & D. Weis
Current Position: Program Scientist, Canadian Space Agency
Years: 2005-2008
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Groundwater geochemistry
Advisors: L. Smith
Years: 2007-2008
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Stable-Isotope Paleoclimatology
Advisors: D. Weis &. Francois
Current Position: PhD - Univ. Saskatchewan
Years: 2004-2008
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Geochemical study of the Wrangellia flood basalts
Advisors: J. Scoates & D. Weis
Current Position: Faculty, HPU
Years: 2004-2008
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Hydrothermal systems, mineral exploration
Advisors: G. Dipple & R. Tosdal
Years: 2002-2008
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Coastal sources/cycling of metals in seawater
Advisors: K. Orians
Years: 2006-2008
Programs: Ph.D
Research Project: Iron isotopic fractionation and sourcing in troposheric dust
Advisors: D. Weis & P. Flament
Current Position: Group Leader, Sensors & Measurements, Excellence Logging
Years: 2006- 2007
Programs: UG
Research Project: Origin of mineralized breccias, Durango Province, Mexico
Advisors: J. Mortensen
Years: 2005- 2007
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Tools for examining placer gold; geochemistry
Advisors: J. Mortensen
Years: 2006-2007
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Measurement of stable iron isotopes on a Nu MC-ICP-MS, and a novel reagent for the removal of extracellular iron in marine phytoplankton
Advisors: R. Francois, M. Maldonado, & D. Weis
Current Position: PhD student, UBC
Years: 2005- 2006
Programs: UG
Research Project: Isotopic systematics of the Merensky Reef
Advisors: J. Scoates & D. Weis
Current Position: Economic Geologist
Years: 2005- 2006
Programs: UG
Research Project: Leaching tests of oceanic island basalts
Advisors: D. Weis & J. Scoates
Current Position: Software Training Manager, Seequent - Leapfrog 3D Software
Years: 2005- 2006
Programs: UG
Research Project: Geochronology of Island Intrusions, Vancouver Island; U-Pb geochronology
Advisors: J. Mortensen
Years: 2003- 2006
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Ni-Cu-PGE mineralization in the Muskox intrusion
Advisors: J. Scoates, D. Weis, D. Peck
Current Position: VP-Exploration, GFG Resources Inc.
Years: 2003- 2006
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Sources of Cd in coastal BC
Advisors: K. Orians
Years: 2004-2006
Programs: Geochemistry and Petrology
Research Project: MSc
Advisors: D. Marshall SFU
Current Position: Senior Research Scientist, Perdue University
Years: 2003- 2006
Programs: MSc
Research Project: U-Pb, Ar-Ar geochronology
Advisors: J. Mortensen
Current Position: Earth and environmental scientist, Duluth, MN
Years: 2004-2006
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Tectonics, Geochemistry and Petrology
Advisors: D. Marshall SFU
Current Position: Geologist, Nova Gold
Years: 2005-2006
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Hf, Nd isotopic constraints - Stillwater complex, Montan
Advisors: J. Scoates & D. Weis
Current Position: Senior Accountant, Grant Thornton LLP
Years: 2004-2006
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Mineralogical and Geochemical Study of the True Blue Aquamarine Showing, Southern Yukon
Advisors: L. Groat
Current Position: Research Manager, MineSense Technologies Ltd.
Years: 2004-2006
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Turnagain intrusion, BC
Advisors: J. Scoates
Current Position: Geologist, Newmont Goldcorp Corporation
Years: 2003- 2006
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Characterization of Cu-binding lignads in seawater
Advisors: K. Orians
Current Position: Senior Environmental Chemist, Minnow Environmental Inc.
Years: 2001- 2006
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Oceanic nitrogen cycle
Advisors: T. Pedersen
Current Position: Assistant Professor, McGill U.
Years: 2004-2006
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Groundwater geochemistry
Advisors: U. Mayer
Current Position: Faculty, Carleton University
Years: 2004- 2005
Programs: UG
Research Project: Sr-Nd Isotopic systematics of the Merensky Reef
Advisors: J. Scoates & D. Weis
Years: 2002- 2005
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Metal cycling in "Pit lakes", silver cycling in anoxic marine inlet
Advisors: T. Pedersen
Years: 2003- 2005
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Mineral Exploration
Advisors: G. Dipple
Current Position: Senior Geological Consultant, Alto Quemado Mining Company
Years: 2003- 2005
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Carbon sequestration, Geochemistry, Petrology
Advisors: G. Dipple
Years: 2004- 2005
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Carbon sequestration fingerprinting
Advisors: G. Dipple & M. Raudsepp
Current Position: Faculty, University of Alberta
Years: 2004-2005
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Sea Cucumber contents around Oyster farms
Advisors: Aquaculture, UBC
Current Position: Seafood Technical Assessor, SAI Global Assurance
Years: 2002- 2005
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Isotope geochemistry of Kerguelen and Hawaiian basalts
Advisors: MIT, F. Frey
Current Position: Research Associate, Colorado State University
Years: 2003- 2005
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Pb isotope characterization of BC freeways and soils
Advisors: Civil Eng., UBC
Current Position: Geotechnical Engineer, Wood
Years: 2003-2004
Programs: UG
Research Project: Isotopic disequilibrium in the Laramie anorthosite complex
Advisors: J. Scoates & D. Weis
Years: 2003- 2004
Programs: UG
Research Project: Enriched Kerguelen plume geochemistry: Baie Charrier
Advisors: D. Weis & J. Scoates
Current Position: Research Project Manager, Institutional Strategic Awards, Simon Fraser University
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Years: 2002- 2004
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Metal cycling in "Pit lakes"
Advisors: T. Pedersen
Current Position: Regional Manager, Hydrobiology, Australia
Years: 2002-2004
Programs: MSc
Research Project: U-Pb, Ar-Ar geochronology, common Pb
Advisors: J. Mortensen & L. Groat
Current Position: Science Outreach Manager, University of Waterloo
Years: 2003- 2004
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Groundwater geochemistry
Advisors: R. Beckie
Years: 2003- 2004
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Groundwater geochemistry
Advisors: R. Beckie
Current Position: Hydrogeologist, Golder Associates
Years: 2003-2004
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Geochemical study of the Marion Dufresne volcanic section
Advisors: D. Weis & J. Scoates
Current Position: Geologist, Global Environmental Solutions
Years: 2004-2004
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Tectonics, Geochemistry and Petrology
Advisors: D. Marshall SFU
Current Position: Permitting Specialist/Consultant, ERM
Years: 2002-2004
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Nd-Hf in the Fox River layered intrusion
Advisors: U. Manitoba
Current Position: Director of Mineral Resource Evaluation, Osisko Gold Royalties
Years: 2003-2004
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Sediment geochemistry
Advisors: SFU
Current Position: Risk Assessor/Aquatic Biologist, SLR Consulting
Years: 2003-2003
Programs: UG
Research Project: Analytical development - fluorination of O in quartz
Advisors: D. Marshall SFU
Current Position: Environmental Planner, Shell Canada
Years: 2000- 2003
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Stratigraphy of Eocene lacustrine sequences, northern Great Basin
Advisors: J. Mortensen & R. Tosdal
Years: 2001-2003
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Intrusion-related gold deposits in the Goodpaster District, Alaska
Advisors: J. Mortensen & R. Tosdal
Years: 2002- 2003
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Deformed Jurassic Cu-Au porphyry deposits in Yukon
Advisors: J. Mortensen
Current Position: PhD student, UBC
Years: 2002- 2003
Programs: MSc
Research Project: U-Pb geochronology, common Pb
Advisors: J. Mortensen
Current Position: Executive Vice President Exploration, Equinox Gold Corp.
Years: 2002- 2003
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Lu-Hf systematics in zircon
Advisors: D. Weis & J. Scoates
Current Position: Director & Coordinator of External Affairs, FNRS
Years: 1999-2003
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Chemical geodynamics of the Early Kerguelen Plume
Advisors: D. Weis & J. Scoates
Current Position: Technical Sales Manager, Consultant, Fugro
Years: 2002- 2003
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Evaluation of sediment traps used in storm drainage systems
Advisors: Botany, UBC
Years: 2001- 2002
Programs: UG
Research Project: Pétrologie and géochimie de l'intrusion des Montagnes Vertes
Advisors: N. Mattielli, D. Weis & J. Scoates
Current Position: Research Scientist, Petrofina
Years: 2001- 2002
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Contamination aérosols (fonderie Pb-Zn Douai France)
Advisors: P. Flament & D. Weis
Years: 2001-2002
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Etude dispersion & dépôt poussières, raffinerie Pb-Zn France
Advisors: D. Weis & P. Flament
Current Position: GIS systems manager, Sibelga
Years: 2001- 2002
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Géochimie des laves du Merapi (Java, Indonésie)
Advisors: P. Schiano & D. Weis
Current Position: Faculty, Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
Years: 1999- 2002
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Geochemistry oceanic, Kerguelen & continental, Ethiopia plateaus
Advisors: D. Weis & N. Arndt
Current Position: Research Scientist, UBC
view profileYears: 2000-2001
Programs: UG
Research Project: Fractionnement polybarique dans les basaltes de Kerguelen
Advisors: J. Scoates, D. Weis & D. Lindsley
Current Position: Geologist, XTO Energy
Years: 2000- 2001
Programs: UG
Research Project: Technique d'analyse de comp. isotopique en Hf dans zircons
Advisors: D. Weis, J. Scoates & N. Mattielli
Current Position: Director & Coordinator of External Affairs, FRNS
Years: 2000- 2001
Programs: UG
Research Project: Géochimie des basaltes de l'île de Saint-Paul
Advisors: D. Weis & J. Scoates
Current Position: Faculty, Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
Years: 1999- 2001
Programs: MSc
Research Project: Intrusion-related gold mineralization in the Moosehorn Range, Yukon
Advisors: J. Mortensen
Current Position: Geochronology research assistant, Geological Survey of Canada
Years: 1998- 2001
Programs: Ph.D.
Research Project: Petrology of the Finlayson Lake VMS district, Yukon
Advisors: J. Mortensen
Current Position: Faculty, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Years: 1999-2000
Programs: UG
Research Project: Granite de Ploumanac'h, Côte de Granit Rose, Bretagne
Advisors: J. Scoates, D. Weis & N. Mattielli
Years: 1998- 2000
Programs: MSc
Research Project: San Nicolas VMS deposit, Zacatecas, Mexico
Advisors: J. Mortensen
Current Position: Senior Geologist, Puget Sound Energy