Research output per year
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Geochemistry and petrology are broad fields of study. I specialise in magmatic processes and planetary science.
My personal professional interests examine natural materials to decipher the origin and evolution of habitable Earth via records of its construction as preserved among meteorites and interrogations of our home world's bulk composition. This research and scholarship draws on a range of element abundance systematics, high-precision radiogenic (including osmium isotope compositions accompanied by highly sidreophile element abundances) and stable (often mass-dependent) isotope compositions, all integrated with mineralogical study tools. Such data are married with numerical and thermodynamic modelling so as to advance understanding of the behaviour of planetary melts and their crystallisation. Plus, the diagnostic chemical and mineralogical tracers that I use are relevent in constraining the nature of core formation and early planetary pummeling by impacts, while advancing understanding of broader aspects of Solar System history via collaborative astrophyical modelling of our immediate neighbourhood's celestial / mechanical workings.
In particular my research interests and experience include studies of:
Additional areas of established and developing interest are represented among published works, contracted books concerning planetary science, and other ongoing projects.
I'm also passionate about inclusive education / teaching and training, as well as entertaining, creative outreach and fun, inspiring science communication for the public. Especially among school-aged children that could determine humanity's destiny. As I write creatively as an enjoyable hobby some contributions to science communication naturally arise that way.
I am happy to be contacted by the media to comment on important matters relating to planetary science and space exploration, and Earth's evolution and interior composition. As a member of the STEM community - not an expert in social and behavioural studies - I also take an interest in matters of diversity and inclusion in science.
Examples of accessible contributions to science communication include:
I come from humble beginnings and was the first member of my extended family to attend university to pursue any form of degree. It has been fun, and life-long learning is an enduring love. In becoming a planetary geologist my training and career has been multi-displinary and international, including:
I have gained from a diversified career. I presently serve as Co-Chair of the European Association of Geochemistry's energetic and empassioned Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
Co-Chair, DEI Committee, European Association of Geochemistry
Affiliate Scientist, SETI Inst
Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
Research output: Other contribution
Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
Research output: Other contribution
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Amy Riches (Host)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Amy Riches (Participant)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Amy Riches (Presenter)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Amy Riches (Keynote/plenary speaker)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Amy Riches (Member)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Anand, P., Bhagwat, S., Bots, P., Ngwenya, B., Gagnon, J., Lawrence, A., Little, S., Riches, A. & Maters, E.
1/12/21 → 31/05/22
Project: Consultancy
20/12/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
1/11/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities