The petrology group focuses on metamorphic and igneous rocks, including mantle peridotite. By chemically analyzing rock-forming minerals and fluid inclusions, and through field work and theoretical studies, we aim to understand the correlation between temperature, pressure, time, deformation and fluid activity in the rocks formed at convergent plate boundaries in order to take on the challenge of understanding the magnificent dynamics of the solid earth.
The mineralogy group focuses on the properties and origins of rock-forming minerals as primary components of the earth and other planets. We aim to understand mineral forming processes and thermal/stress histories after their formation, based on observations, analysis, experimental and theoretical studies of crystal structure, chemical composition and microstructure of minerals.
Member
| Name | Research fields | Affiliation |
| Professor Norimasa SHIMOBAYASHI |
Mineralogy | Department of Geology and Mineralogy |
| Professor Tetsuo KAWAKAMI |
Petrology | Department of Geology and Mineralogy |
| Professor Akira MIYAKE |
Mineralogy | Department of Geology and Mineralogy |
| Assistant Professor Yohei IGAMI |
Mineralogy | Department of Geology and Mineralogy |
| Assistant Professor Fumiko HIGASHINO |
Petrology | Department of Geology and Mineralogy |