Solid Earth Geology

Solid Earth Geology combines the subjects of mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, structural geology, tectonics and geodynamics and aims to improve understanding of how minerals and rocks form and deform in vastly diverse geological environments.

Research activities range from extremely high pressure and temperature studies of the Earth's core and mantle, through crustal studies, to sedimentological processes at the surface and on scales ranging from sub-microscopic to planetary. Research is directed towards experimental, theoretical and field oriented problems.

Interests and expertise cover the fields of high and ultra-high temperature-pressure experimental mineralogy, as well as igneous petrology and volcanology, ore geology, metamorphic petrology, sedimentary petrology and reservoir-quality evolution, structural geology and tectonics as well as the growth and deformation of the Fennoscandian Shield, and the timing of various events.

Research is directly applicable to the exploration and development of resources such as oil, water and metals, the isolation of toxic wastes and the development of new materials for industry and research.

Research activities are applied to teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Our program outreach aims the general public with involvement in Geology Day, World Water Day and other kind of public information work, ie. life long learning talks, public lectures, geo-day for kids in addition to numerous collaborations.