Current postdoctoral research fellow at Monash University in the School of Earth, Atmosphere, & Environment studying the formation of high-grade gold veins. PhD studies were focussed on the mechanisms responsible for forming orogenic gold systems in central Victoria, Australia. Three years experience of exploration consulting in the minerals industry on projects world-wide. Registered professional geologist in Canada (Newfoundland). Bsc.(Hons) acquired from Memorial University of Newfoundland, thesis focussed on the formation of iron oxide apatite deposits in Sweden.