UFAZ Alumna Gunel Alizada Published Research on Volcanic Rock Thermal Conductivity

UFAZ alumna Gunel Alizada, a distinguished graduate of the Geosciences program, who is currently working as a Geologist at Umid-Babek Operating Company (UBOC), has successfully published a research article in the prestigious Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research (Q1). Her paper, titled "The Influence of Temperature (up to 120 °C) on the Thermal Conductivity of Variably Porous Andesite," addresses a critical gap in understanding volcanic and geothermal processes.

In her research, Alizada explores the thermal conductivity of volcanic rock, a fundamental parameter in numerous models aimed at enhancing our understanding of volcanic and geothermal processes. Unlike typical laboratory measurements, which are often conducted at ambient temperatures, Alizada's study investigates how thermal conductivity changes at temperatures up to 120 °C—conditions more representative of natural volcanic and geothermal environments.

This innovative approach provides valuable information that could significantly impact the fields of volcanology and geothermal energy. For those interested in exploring this important research further, the full article is available at this link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2024.108140