I have sampled rocks during 1 field study, have conducted most of the proposed experiments, have studied starting rocks and the conducted experiments using all of the proposed analytical techniques, have attended 2 international meetings and delivered oral talks at ANU, and published articles in international journals exposing part of our results. There is still some work to be conducted (corresponding to the third year of the project), and results to be discussed and published.
The actions performed include:
I did 1 field trip to the Betic Cordillera (S Spain), to collect additional samples of the studied nanogranitoids. The result is the collection of new and better quality samples.
I met with collaborators in Granada (Spain) and Bern (Switzerland). The result involves discussion to provide sound interpretations of our experimental results.
I attended 2 international meetings, New Orleans (AGU 2017) and a Granites2017@Benalla (Benalla). The result is the dissemination of results and discussion with leading researchers in the field.
I studied thin sections from rocks with nanogranitoids using all proposed techniques. The result is a precise characterization of the host rocks and nanogranitoids.
I conducted 60 Piston Cylinder experiments. The result is the remelting of nanogranites and host rocks.
I studied experimental products using all proposed techniques. The result is a precise characterization of remelted nanogranites and host rocks.
I published 1 article in a first-class journal and 3 abstracts in international meetings; another article is under review. The result is the dissemination of this work.
Other actions involve the editorial work for 2 international journals (American Mineralogist, Geosciences), review of manuscript as external reviewer for several international journals (5 to 10 article per year), co-advice 1 PhD student (Università di Padova) and participate in the Committee Thesis Defense of a PhD (Universite du Quebec a Chicoutimi, Canada) and a Honors thesis (ANU).
Overview of the results and their exploitation and dissemination:
Even if I conducted 20 out of the 36 months planned, most of the key planned actions have been conducted, and dissemination of results has been appropriate and according to the plan.
Objective 1 has been achieved. I have refined the strategy for the experimental treatment of nanogranites, and have obtained the composition of the studied nanogranites. 1 article has been published, another is under review. More papers are being prepared.
Objective 2, planned to be developed during year 2, has been partially achieved, though a large number of meaningful experiments have been conducted and partially characterized. Papers are being prepared.
Objective 3, planned to be developed during the year 3, has not been achieved, Nevertheless, the data generated will be used to achieve this objective in the near future and associated papers will be prepared.
