Microgeodynamics
LaboratoryMicrogeodynamics
Laboratory
To incorporate structural and microstructural geological techniques, particularly SEM-based, with Geochemistry, Mineral and Crystal Physics, and Geophysical skills to solve major lithospheric and asthenospheric (geodynamic) problems on a truly micro-to-macro scale and relevance.
The Microgeodynamics Laboratory developed from many years of microstructural, textural and petrological studies using the electron optical facilities of the School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds. It is derived from the seminal work on SEM electron diffraction in minerals and rocks which was initiated in the early 1980’s at the University of Birmingham (Hall, Lloyd and Ferguson) and subsequently developed at Leeds (Lloyd and Knipe) from the mid-1980’s onwards.
The Microgeodynamics Laboratory is staffed on an ad hoc basis. Most members of the School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, have been, are, or will be involved at one time or another. The only permanent staff members are: Drs G. E. Lloyd and E. Condliffe.
In addition, the Microgeodynamics Laboratory has links with laboratories and individuals with similar interests throughout the world and plays hosts to many visiting Earth Scientists, who are regarded as members of the laboratory during their visit.
The Microgeodynamics Laboratory is housed in the Electron Optics Facility run jointly by the Schools of Earth Sciences and Materials Sciences. There is an extensive suite of equipment available, including:
Contact: Dr. Geoffrey E. Lloyd