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Studying Rocks from the Depths of Space to Earth’s Wettest and Driest Zones!

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Hello and welcome to my website!

I am a geologist with expertise in the geochemistry of rare earth elements (REE) and the study of meteorites. I employ a combination of mineralogical and geochemical measurements, including both elemental and isotopic analyses to investigate rock and soil samples.

As a permanent research scientist (chargé de recherche), I work for the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD), and I am based in Géosciences Environnement Toulouse (GET).

Before joining IRD, I was a F.R.S.-FNRS postdoctoral researcher at Laboratoire G-Time, Université Libre de Bruxelles (Belgium). Prior to this role, I was a Marie Skłodowska-​Curie@ULB COFUND fellow, and before that, I worked as a postdoctoral researcher under the ISOSYC ERC project at the ULB.

My current research primarily revolves around two main areas of interest. Firstly, I am studying the behavior of REE during weathering processes in tropical regions of the planet. Secondly, I am exploring the chemical interactions that lead to the formation of REE ores in both low- and high-temperature environments. These investigations aim to contribute to a deeper understanding of the geochemical processes involving REE and their significance in various geological contexts.

I completed my doctoral studies at Aix-Marseille Université/CEREGE in France, where I specialized in the classification and investigation of terrestrial weathering in hundreds of meteorites originating from hot deserts. Prior to that, I obtained a B.Sc. in geology from Payam-e Noor University, followed by a M.Sc. in petrology from the University of Tehran.

If you are conducting any studies that involve geochemical analyses, I would be delighted to engage in discussions. I am open to exploring new collaborations and research opportunities.

Feel free to visit my website, and if you have any questions or inquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact me.