Dr Daniel Patias is a multi-disciplinary geologist with a primary focus on using geochemical and mineralogical characterisation techniques for exploration and geometallurgy projects
Daniel commenced his research career as a Masters student at the Universidade Federal do Parana (Brazil) using geological mapping, aero geophysics, structural geology and petrology to characterise important metasedimentary sequences in an area historically mined for gold and silver. He then moved to Australia to undertake his PhD, at The University of Queensland. Daniel focused on studying rare accessory minerals occurrences (zircon, rutile, titanite, apatite, diamond, SiC) in ultramafic rocks to understand geochemical and geochronological evolution of ophiolites. During his research career, Daniel was exposed to various analytical techniques (SEM, TIMA, EPMA, Raman, FTIR, LA-ICP-MS), gaining expertise on sampling, analytical procedures and data validation and interpretation.
Daniel is currently involved in geochemical and mineral characterisation projects at the WH Bryan Mining Geology Research Centre, focusing on epithermal gold, porphyry copper, and sedimentary copper deposits for exploration and production using whole-rock geochemistry, microXRF, automated mineralogy and LA-ICP-MS.