Mauro Passarella, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Bergen, Vestland, No

Bergen, Vestland, Norway

In my current postdoctoral position at the University of Bergen, within the SEAS programme, my research focuses on mechanisms regulating the mineral trapping of CO2 in basaltic rock at sub-seafloor environments. The work is conducted by using a continuous-flow apparatus for experiments up to 400˚C/400 bar, with CO2-feed. This simulates geochemical reactions involving seawater and dissolved CO2 in contact with basaltic glass, at specific T-P conditions. The aim is to evaluate the properties of… Show more In my current postdoctoral position at the University of Bergen, within the SEAS programme, my research focuses on mechanisms regulating the mineral trapping of CO2 in basaltic rock at sub-seafloor environments. The work is conducted by using a continuous-flow apparatus for experiments up to 400˚C/400 bar, with CO2-feed. This simulates geochemical reactions involving seawater and dissolved CO2 in contact with basaltic glass, at specific T-P conditions. The aim is to evaluate the properties of basalts typical of the areas offshore the Norwegian coast, as potential locations for the mineral sequestration of CO2 (i.e. carbonate minerals formation). The SEAS project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant agreement No 101034309. SEAS project is aimed at training future research leaders for the conservation and sustainable use of the ocean, seas, and marine resources. We are an interdisciplinary group of postdoctoral fellows at the University of Bergen, Norway who aim to deliver high-quality research with a positive, on the ground impact. Our goals are healthy marine ecosystems and equitable livelihoods. Scientific Research Cruises at sea:1) May 2022: Molloy Ridge, RV Kronprins Haakon;2) June-July 2022: Mohns Ridge, RV G.O. Sars;3) November 2022: Knipovich Ridge, RV Kronprins Haakon;4) July-August 2023: OceanXplorer, Norway. Show less

Sandsliveien 90, 5254 Sandsli

Temporary internship/academic collaboration focused on the study of the mineral trapping of CO2 (storage) in mafic\ultramafic rocks, for both onshore and offshore environments: "CO2 maturation project".

Taupo, Wairakei, New Zealand

Use and maintenance of a state-of-the-art high T-P hydrothermal apparatus (400˚C, 500 bar-7250 psi) in continuous flow for commercial experiments involving rock-fluid interactions.Analyses of effluent samples for the determination of major ions and gas species. Use of different developed analytical techniques, such us: 1. Inductively-Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy analysis (ICP-OES);2. Ion Chromatography analysis (IC) for chloride and sulfate;3. Total reduced… Show more Use and maintenance of a state-of-the-art high T-P hydrothermal apparatus (400˚C, 500 bar-7250 psi) in continuous flow for commercial experiments involving rock-fluid interactions.Analyses of effluent samples for the determination of major ions and gas species. Use of different developed analytical techniques, such us: 1. Inductively-Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy analysis (ICP-OES);2. Ion Chromatography analysis (IC) for chloride and sulfate;3. Total reduced sulfur as H2S by UV-Vis spectroscopy using the methylene blue method;4. Quench (room temperature) pH using a pH electrode and standard pH buffers.Mineralogical analysis and chemical composition of rock material by scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS).Business or sector: Geology – Geothermal. Show less

French-Guadeloupe

Continuous monitoring of the ascent hydrothermal fluids of volcanic circuit dome associated tofracturing active. Geochemical measurements and analysis of fluid and gas samples. Tomograms resistivity, self-potential, soil temperature and soil carbon dioxide concentration. Analysis and interpretation of seismic data recorded by the stations installed on the island.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Geochemistry

Thesis title: "Basalt - fluid interactions at subcritical and supercritical conditions: An experimental study" Open-access here.

Master'S Degree In Geological Sciences Applied To Engineering And To Environment, Geology/Earth Science, General

Thesis title: “Studies of propagation of heat in silty-sands in laboratory”. Low-Enthalpy Geothermal Energy. Topic of STES (Seasonal.

Bachelor'S Degree In Earth Sciences, Geology/Earth Science, General

Thesis title: “Acidic mine drainage: genesis and treatments”. Interaction of meteoric waters with sulfide mineralization (e.g pyrite)..