Manuel Scharrer
Manuel Scharrer, the David McDonald Endowed Assistant Professor in Critical Minerals, is an economic geologist, geochemist, and calorimetrist whose interdisciplinary research integrates petrology, mineralogy, geochemistry, and experimental thermodynamics to understand ore-forming processes and the behavior of critical materials.
His work focuses on the mineral systems approach to ore deposit formation, a holistic framework that considers the entire geodynamic context, from metal sources and transport pathways to depositional environments and preservation. He applies fluid inclusion analysis and a suite of petrological and geochemical techniques to investigate hydrothermal and metamorphic ore systems enriched in Ni, Co, Zn, Sb, and rare earth elements.
He conducts high- and low-temperature calorimetric experiments to generate fundamental thermodynamic data that inform predictive models of mineral stability and support exploration and processing strategies for critical raw materials. His research also examines how structural and chemical factors govern the stability of both natural and synthetic materials, with applications across geoscience and materials science. In service to the broader research community, he contributes to the development of open-access thermodynamic databases.
A committed educator, Scharrer integrates research into the classroom through his courses in economic geology and applied thermodynamics. He actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students, offering hands-on experience with state-of-the-art analytical and experimental techniques to prepare them for impactful careers in academia and industry.
LluÃs Saló-Salgado
LluÃs Saló-Salgado conducts research at the intersection of geology, flow in porous media, and geomechanics to mitigate geohazards and address outstanding scientific challenges in complex subsurface systems. His work primarily focuses on developing computational tools anchored in field and experimental data, with the long-term goal of enabling sustainable development of the subsurface to support the energy transition.
Currently, Saló-Salgado focuses on addressing the challenges posed by faults and fractures in geologic carbon dioxide sequestration and hydrogen storage. His specific research interests include fault zone development, architecture, and hydraulic property characterization, as well as quantitative assessment and mitigation of critical hazards such as fluid leakage, geomechanical deformation, and induced seismicity.
In teaching, Saló-Salgado’s interests span a broad range within energy geoscience and geoengineering. He is particularly interested in topics including energy transition geoscience and technologies, fault and fracture hydrogeology, reservoir engineering and simulation, and computer programming for geoscientists. He is committed to providing students with both a rigorous theoretical foundation and practical computational skills through integrated research and teaching, preparing them to address the evolving needs of the energy sector.
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