Simon Barker

My research specialties include volcanology, geochemistry, petrology, and the development of novel techniques to study magmatic systems and the timing and impacts of large explosive volcanic eruptions on the environment, climate, and humans. My research entails two main streams of investigation: field studies of volcanic deposits and geochemical analysis of rocks and minerals. The combination of these two approaches provides insights into the processes that go on deep within the Earth prior to eruptions.