I am an isotope geochemist with research interests focused on Precambrian geology, water-rock interaction and high-precision triple O-isotope measurements. My current research projects investigate the connection between the crustal processes and the surface conditions of the early Paleoproterozoic (ca. 2.4 Ga). I measure δD, δ¹⁷O and δ¹⁸O in sedimentary and hydrothermally altered rocks to investigate interaction between the rocky Earth’s crust and the hydrosphere. My research involves novel Δ¹⁷O-based approaches to reconstructing equilibrium fluid composition and temperature. The analytical endeavors include using high-precision gas source mass spectrometer and secondary ion probe measurements. My field work has taken me to Russian Karelia, Scottish Highlands and Iceland.

I did my undergraduate degree at the Russian State Geological Prospecting University in Moscow studying general and economic geology with specific focus on geochemical and mineralogical characterization of ore deposits. My PhD was conducted at the University of Oregon under supervision of Dr. Ilya Bindeman. For my postdoctoral research, I will be investigating Precambrian environmental conditions recorded in the sedimentary record using the analytical facilities at the University of Lausanne. See my CV.