School of Social Sciences The Social Science Research Institute
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Gimli -
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2016 MS University of Iceland Economics
2013 Viðbótardiplóma University of Warwick Economics
2011 BA Bifröst University Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Simon William Matthews
Research Assistant Professor Geochemistry and petrology
School of Engineering and Natural Sciences Institute of Earth Sciences
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Askja - N-144
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My research combines geochemical observations and numerical modelling to gain insight into the Earth's deep interior and how it has changed throughout the planet's history. I am primarily interested in the application of novel stable isotope systems to inferring the action of magmas and aqueous fluids in the deepest parts of volcanic systems. By developing new software tools I model the complex interactions between magmas, fluids, and minerals, as well as further developing the underlying thermodynamic description of these phases.
Iceland is an ideal natural laboratory for my research. Icelandic volcanism allows us to interrogate the processes by which the mantle is sampled by melting. The Icelandic mantle itself preserves a record of processes occurring in the Earth's deep interior since the planet's formation. Only by careful field sampling can we get the most out of this record.
I am a professor of International Affairs with extensive research and supervisory experience. My research focuses on Icelandic foreign policy and national security, as well as feminist international relations writ large, with an emphasis on peace and security, feminist foreign policy, and reproductive rights.