Thesis title: Alkaline magmatism in southern Namibia

Research interests: Mantle geochemistry, isotope geochemistry, igneous petrology

My Honours project aims to use geochemical data to understand lithosphere-asthenosphere interactions and evolution of the continental lithospheric mantle by analysing ultramafic alkaline igneous rocks (kimberlites, olivine melilitites, lamprophyres) and related carbonatites in southern Namibia. The project will also refine the understanding of whether southern Namibian alkaline magmatism has a lithospheric or sub-lithospheric source.

Supervisor/s: Prof. Phil Janney

Degrees

1. BSc Geological Sciences, UCT (2024)

Awards

1. UCT Plus Gold - over 60 hours in elected leadership role (2023)
2.  Dean's Merit List (2023, 2024)
3.  Class Award GEO3005F (2024)