October 2010 – June 2014 | MGeol Geology (First Class Honours)

University of Leicester, UK.

Achievements

Final Year Research Project: Discerning the Age of NW – SE Trending Mafic Dykes at Llanbadrig, N. Anglesey through Geochemical & Structural Analysis. Supervised by Dr. Mike J. Norry.
Dissertation: Can a Workable Genetic Classification System be Developed for Mélanges?

Alpine Orogeny Time Event Chart

Sep 01 ’14 12:00

Illustrated chart showing the key events and deposition of the main lithostratigraphic units in the Alpine orogeny.

Block-in-Matrix Structure in the Gwna Mélange

May 01 ’14 12:00

Field photo of the block-in-matrix texture of the Gwna Mélange on Anglesey, Wales.

Geological Map of Gwna Mélange at Llanbadrig

May 01 ’14 12:00

Detailed geological map of the Gwna Mélange at Llanbadrig, Anglesey, Wales.

Volcanology on Enceladus Website

Apr 01 ’11 12:00

Website on the Cryo-volcanology on Enceladus that I made for the Planetary Geology module.

I’m Alex Clarke

I am a structural geologist working as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Johannes Gutenberg–Universität Mainz and a hobbyist girl-with-camera.

My research focuses on the heterogeneities within large faults, shear zones, and subduction zone mélanges — how to map them, quantify them, and explain their origins. I am especially interested in 3D reconstructions of rocks and outcrops which allow detailed, realistic, and quantifiable models of natural phenomena. I also love to teach and I am interested in innovative and engaging methods of teaching earth sciences, both in the classroom and in the field.

In my free time, I enjoy photography and my images reflects my love of nature and the diverse forms nature can take.