012004–2007
FONDECYT 1040492 · Metallogeny of porphyry copper deposits in the Coastal Cordillera
With Francisco Munizaga; study of porphyry copper deposits in the Atacama and Coquimbo regions of northern Chile (26°–31°S).
The geological story of the Andes
Research
Geochronology, metallogeny, and the evolution of mineral deposits in the Chilean Andes.
Research themes
Andean metallogeny
The distribution and origin of mineral deposits in the Andes, with particular emphasis on northern Chile and its porphyry copper and epithermal precious-metal deposits.
Geochronology and thermochronology
The timing of magmatism, mineralization, and cooling, using geological dating to understand the evolution of deposits and mountain belts.
Mineral exploration
Regional geological mapping, evaluation of exploration projects, and the geological context of copper and gold resources in Chile and other Andean countries.
Research projects
Historical research projects documented in the curriculum.
022003–2006
FONDECYT 1030912 · Genesis of the Collahuasi porphyry copper deposits
With Francisco Munizaga; research on the genesis of porphyry copper deposits in the Collahuasi district.
03Dates not specified
FONDECYT 1110093 · Geochronology of metamorphic complexes and associated granitoids
Research supported by this project, with Francisco Munizaga, on the Quebrada del Carrizo Metamorphic Complex, El Jardín Schists, and associated Sierra Castillo granitoids.