Dr Julia Cartwright is a planetary scientist, cosmochemist and expert in the study of meteorites who uses multiple geochemical and petrological analytical techniques with a focus on noble gases and chronometry, to try to better understand large- and small-scale processes in the Solar System.

She is interested in exploring important science questions such as:

When did planetary differentiation occur in the rocky planets and asteroid bel

Can we investigate parent body magmatic activity at small scales?

When did the major impact events in the inner Solar System happen?

Did all rocky bodies experience the same impact history?

Can we characterise and identify regolithic meteoritic materials?

Can secondary processes like metamorphism and alteration be quantitatively constrained?

Her research approach employs multiple techniques to investigate precious/unique meteorite materials, while preserving their geological context. Meteorites share some traits with terrestrial rocks, though require consideration of large-scale processes, such as the dynamics of planet formation, evolution and alteration (thermal/aqueous) or disruption (impacts/brecciation), for appropriate characterisation and interpretation.

The talk will be in person at Long Compton Village Hall 7pm for 7.30 Start (Members Only)