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Luis Parra Avila, a researcher from Venezuela, obtained his Bachelor's degree in Geology from the University of Central Missouri in 2007. Subsequently, he earned his Master's degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 2010, focusing on Co-Ni enriched Mississippi Valley-type deposits. He continued his education at the University of Western Australia, where he received a PhD in 2016, concentrating on the crustal tectonic history of the Paleoproterozoic Domain in West Africa, which linked mineral deposits across several countries. In October 2015, Luis joined the Centre for Exploration Targeting as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate, engaging in research that evaluated zircon characteristics and their connection to porphyry copper deposits. Since 2022, he has served as a Senior Research Officer, where he collaborates directly with industry clients, providing microscopy and analytical techniques to support geoscience initiatives. Luis aims to foster innovation in microscopy and related fields, thereby enhancing industry-academia links in Western Australia.
Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation Analysis • Perth, Australia
Provides expert advice and analytical support to industry clients, focusing on geosciences and microscopy.
Centre for Exploration Targeting • Perth, Australia
Conducted research on zircon characteristics related to porphyry copper deposits.
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