Alexandra Roma Larisa Kushnir

Expertise I use experimental techniques including rock and magma deformation under in situ pressure and temperature conditions to understand the structure and behaviour of Earth materials. The majority of my research has focused on the evolution of permeability in Earth systems, with particular emphasis on the role of fractures in volcanic hazards and geothermal energy exploitation. Expertise I use experimental techniques including rock and magma deformation under in situ pressure and temperature conditions to understand the structure and behaviour of Earth materials. The majority of my research has focused on the evolution of permeability in Earth systems, with particular emphasis on the role of fractures in volcanic hazards and geothermal energy exploitation. Education Ph.D. in Sciences of the Universe | Permeability development and evolution in volcanic systems: Insights from nature and laboratory experiments 2013 – 2016 University of Orléans M.Sc. in Geological Sciences | An experimental investigation of the mechanical behaviour of synthetic calcite-dolomite composites 2010 – 2012 University of British Columbia B.Sc. in Geophysics | Understanding multi-peak anomalies for unexploded ordinance discrimination 2003 – 2008 University of British Columbia Professionals experiences Project manager 2018–2021 University of StrasbourgPostdoctoral research associate 2016–2018 Strasbourg Institute of Earth Physics (IPGS)Teaching and research assistant 2010–2012 University of British ColumbiaGeophysicist 2008–2009 Golder Associates Ltd. Awards Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award European Geosciences Union (EGU) 2023