I’m originally from Italy, and I graduated with a Bachelor’s in Earth Sciences from Pisa University (Italy) and with a Master’s in Earth Structure and Dynamics from Utrecht University (The Netherlands). I decided to choose geology because I was curious about earthquakes and volcanoes, but during my university years I developed a special interest in tectonics and paleogeographic reconstructions. I like combining different methods to help us understand how tectonic plates moved in the past, and, most of all, I really like to be out on the field and learn through hands-on practice!

In my free time, I am a pretty avid reader and music fan, I love any story with fairies and mysteries and I enjoy going to (k-)pop or electronic music concerts whenever I have the chance. When I’m not reading or blasting music by my favourite artists at home, I love spending time outside with my friends, either discovering new places, bars and parks around Madrid (where my PhD is based) or staying active by playing volleyball, climbing or hiking in the mountains!

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Based at Instituto de Geociencias, Madrid, Spain

Project 9. The role of structural inheritance in fluid flow at plate scale

I am a French geologist. My strong assets are Structural geology, Mineralogy and Hydrogeology. Back in high school (Collège Saint Charles la Providence, in Brittany where I am from) I took a major in Life and Earth Sciences plus I joined the European section for additional courses in foreign languages (German as first and English as second). I then went to the University of Poitiers and got a bachelor’s degree in Geology and Earth Sciences. I stayed at the same University for my master’s degree in Hydrogeology. I graduated in September 2025. I did two internships in Cologne, Germany (3 months each) focusing on surface hydrogeology; and one internship in Rennes, France, that lasted 5 months focusing on heat transport modelling in fracture networks. When I am not studying rocks, I like to craft and hang out in the wild. I fish, I hunt, I pick up chestnuts and mushrooms. I also do Judo, and I play the saxophone.

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Based at Deutsche Erdwärme, Karlsruhe, Germany

Project 11. Fluid flow and fracture mineralisation in geothermal wells of Upper Rhine Graben and ore mines in the Black Forest

Hi! My name is Radek Mróz. I am originally from Poland, from the Holy Cross Mountains region. It is a place with amazing geology, highlighted by its status as a UNESCO Global Geopark.

I am interested in Mineral Exploration and am currently working with Machine Learning approaches that could be applied to the exploration of Critical Raw Materials. Besides that, I like spending time outdoors, hiking and bikepacking. Love all sorts of games too, does not matter if on board, on a computer, or sports ones. Cheers!

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Based at SLR Consulting, Kilkenny, Ireland

Project 12. Understanding the regional structural framework and controls on Ni-Cu-Co mineralisation, in the Ringerike Metallogenic Province, Norway

Originally from Long Island, New York (USA), I spent much of my time in the ocean, along the shorelines, and in the forests. Having always been fascinated by nature I went on to complete a BSc in Geology at the University of St Andrews in Scotland followed by an MSc in Earth Structure & Dynamics at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. My academic background combines (micro-)structural geology, mineralogy, machine learning, and advanced imaging techniques, alongside extensive experience with large-scale research infrastructures and international collaboration.

Prior to starting my PhD, I worked with the EXCITE Network in project management, science outreach & communication, and as facility manager for the (micro-)X-ray tomography microscope supporting a wide range of interdisciplinary research projects through high-resolution data acquisition, processing, and analysis.

I am a geologist from Mexico with a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Earth Sciences from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). My academic background focuses on the geological evolution of metamorphic rocks and fluid-rock interactions, and I also completed a semester abroad at the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (Argentina). I am currently a PhD student at  Friedrich-Alexander University (Germany) and part of the ForMovFluid MSCA Doctoral Network, specializing in petrogenetic, geochemical, structural, and geochronological studies of metamorphic systems. I have experience in fieldwork, microstructural analysis, geochemical and geochronological methods, and thermodynamic modeling, and I am particularly interested in interdisciplinary research and teaching. Beyond research, I enjoy traveling, spending time outdoors, photography, going to concerts, meet & greets, watching movies and learning new languages.

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Based at Friedrich Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany

Interested about the planets and pretty rocks since my childhood, I decided after high school to do a BSc in general Earth Sciences at the University of Strasbourg, where I had the opportunity to develop various skills in geology. I decided to pursue with a MSc in Geology and Earth Dynamics in the same university, where I studied the Earth Dynamics through petrological, tectonic and geophysical approaches. The questions of metallogeny interested me afterward.

I got the occasion to do my master’s thesis with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, which consisted in studying an atypical orogenic Au-deposit, through in-depth petrographical and geochemical studies. As a geologist, I want to focus my research on constraining and describing the formation of ore deposits in their geological and geodynamical environment.

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Based at Instituto de Geociencias, Madrid, Spain

Project 15. Fluid flow within the interfaces of a superplate: Deciphering fluid – rock interactions from grain to plate scale

Born in Russia, raised in Germany and having completed my studies in Erlangen (FAU), I am now usually found in one of two states: immersed in a screen while looking at data, or at the gym practicing for the next time a drill core box is stuck. When I do venture outside, it is generally because my research demands a field season, or because I’ve decided to see how far I can push my gravel bike.

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Based at University of St Andrews, Scotland

Project 16. The interface between intrusion architectures and fluid systems

I am a geoscientist from Indonesia with a background in geometallurgy and a strong interest in mineralogy. I am passionate about traveling and hiking and enjoy exploring diverse natural landscapes, particularly mountainous, forested, and coastal environments. Time spent in nature originally motivated my pursuit of geology and continues to shape my perspective on Earth systems. Through both my academic work and personal interests, I am especially interested in understanding natural processes and the complexity of geological systems.

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Based at University of St Andrews, Scotland

Project 17. A new approach to “fingerprint” alteration associated with metalliferous and barren hydrothermal systems

My name is Malou, and I am a French PhD student at the University of St Andrews, Scotland (UK). I completed my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Earth, Planetary and Environmental Sciences in Toulouse, France. I am particularly interested in structural geology and tectonics. During my Master’s, I characterized the different microstructures of a mylonitic shear band (Agly Massif, France). I also studied the thermal and burial history of the Vocontian Basin using calcite U–Pb geochronology and Raman Spectroscopy of Carbonaceous Material thermometry (Alps, France). In my personal life, I have many different hobbies. I am passionate about knitting and sewing, I practise rugby, and I play the electric guitar. I also love spending time with my two cats, and I am always up for a hike.

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Based at University of St Andrews, Scotland

Project 18. Go with the flow : an integrated petrofabric study to assess flow direction and fluid/rock interactions in porous rocks