Ms Anna Petts

Professional Associations

Geological Society of Australia, Association of Applied Geochemists, Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Australian Institute of Geoscientists.

Qualifications

Oral presentation invite for 2007 the International Applied Geochemistry Symposium, in Oviedo, Spain.

Poster and oral presentation invite for the Australian Earth Sciences Convention in Melbourne, 2006.

Awarded the 2006 Eric Rudd Travel Scholarship at the University of Adelaide.

Presented a poster at the 2005 International Geochemical Exploration Symposium (IGES), Perth, Australia.

Invited to participate as a Student Chaperone at the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AUSIMM) Australian Student Mineral Venture (ASMV), Victoria, 2003.

Presentation of a poster and joint-talk on the geomorphic and sedimentary history of the northern Flinders Ranges at the 2002 Victorian Undergraduate Earth Sciences Conference (VUESC), University of Melbourne.

Research Interests

My research interests are primarily in the field of regolith geology. My research focus is in understanding the nature of regolith-forming processes, and the consequent expression on the landscape, using clues from regolith and surface attributes, such as termite mounds (termitaria), other soil organisms, and surface materials.

My fieldwork incorporates regolith-landform mapping and termite mound sampling, some of which has been undertaken with other researchers within Program 1 (Regolith Geosciences) in the Cooperative Research Centre for Landscapes, Environment and Mineral Exploration (CRCLEME). As part of this research, I have looked at regolith-landform mapping and termite mound sampling at several key sites, including northern Australia (e.g. The Tanami Region) and East Africa (Tanzania). This PhD project work forms part of a wider Industry/Research/Government collaboration, and aims to development of a cost-effective means of exploring through cover in the Tanami Region.

Publications

Extended Abstracts:
2006 Australian Earth Sciences Conference Proceedings 2005 International Geochemical Exploration Symposia Proceedings

Abstracts

2007 InternationalApplied Geochemical Symposia Proceedings 2004, 2005, 2006 CRCLEME Regolith Symposia; 2002 Victorian Undergraduate Earth Sciences Conference (VUESC)

Honours Thesis:
2002, University of Melbourne, Australia A morphotectonic study of the Yudnamutana Gorge and Paralana Escarpment, Northern Flinders Ranges, South Australia

Professional Interests

Professional Aims

Enchance my current understanding of the world through my studies and research in earth sciences;

To strive for excellence in my professional work, but to balance this with a sense of accomplishment also in my personal life;

Expand my network of colleagues and build on existing relationships, both personal and professional.

Entry last updated: Friday, 18 Apr 2008