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Elena Melekhova is a Senior Research Fellow specializing in Experimental Petrology at the University of Oxford. Her extensive research focuses on magmatic processes within subduction zone environments, highlighting the significance of field observations and experimental approaches. With a background in igneous petrology and volcanology, she investigates the evolution and formation of new continental crust through detailed petrological studies of both volcanic and plutonic rocks. Recent work has concentrated on understanding the processes that lead to ore deposit formation and mineralization within layered intrusions. Her fieldwork includes significant contributions to the study of the La Soufrière volcano in St. Vincent, where she collaborates with various universities to conduct petrology and geochemistry investigations of lavas and xenoliths. Melekhova is also involved in teaching at the undergraduate level, contributing to the academic development of students and promoting research within her department.
University of Oxford • Oxford, England
Focuses on Experimental Petrology and magmatic processes at convergent margins.
Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.