My research also focuses on the petrogenesis of magmatic rocks, aiming to unravel the complex processes involved in magma generation, evolution, and crystallization. By integrating mineralogical, elemental, and isotopic data, I investigate how magmatic systems develop from their mantle or crustal sources to their final crystallized forms. This approach allows me to explore a wide range of geological phenomena, from deep-seated plutonic processes to surface volcanic activity.
My work on this topic has centered on magmatic rocks associated with Tethyan tectonic settings, where the dynamic interplay of subduction, collision, and extension has produced a diverse array of magmatic products.
Research Highlights:
Zadsaleh M., Pourkhorsandi H., Debaille V., de Jong J., Fontijn K., and Masoudi F. (2026) Petrographic and geochemical analysis of enclaves in the lava flow of Damavand volcano (Iran); unraveling petrogenesis and tracing fossil magma reservoirs. Acta Geochimica. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11631-026-00853-7
Zadsaleh M., Fontijn K., Pourkhorsandi H., and Masoudi F. (2024) A history of explosive eruptions at Damavand volcano, Iran. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 449, 108062.
Hamed Pourkhorsandi 