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Overview

John D. Fitz Gerald is affiliated with the Australian National University in Australia. Their research spans multiple fields within natural sciences and engineering, focusing on geological and material mechanics aspects.

The scientist's recent scholarly work includes the paper "Crystallography and defect structures of some naturally-occurring feldspars" published in 2021 in OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University).

  • Crystallography and defect structures of some naturally-occurring feldspars (2021), OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)

The primary fields of study of the scientist cover both Engineering and Earth and Planetary Sciences, illustrating an interdisciplinary approach.

  • Engineering
  • Earth and Planetary Sciences

In addition, their work addresses specialized subfields including Mechanics of Materials and Geology.

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Geology

Main research topics include Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis, as well as Geological Studies and Exploration, each referenced in multiple publications.

  • Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis
  • Geological Studies and Exploration

Publications by John D. Fitz Gerald have appeared primarily in the venue OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University).

  • OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)

Best Publications

  • Deformation of granitoids at low metamorphic grade. I: Reactions and grain size reduction

    J.D. Fitz Gerald;H. Stünitz

  • Grain-size-sensitive seismic wave attenuation in polycrystalline olivine

    Ian Jackson;John D. Fitz Gerald;Ulrich H. Faul;Ben H. Tan

  • Unconventional Magnetism in All-Carbon Nanofoam

    Andrei Rode;Eugene G Gamaly;Andrew Christy;John Fitz Gerald

  • Relationships between dynamically recrystallized grain size and deformation conditions in experimentally deformed olivine rocks

    Dirk Van der Wal;Prame Chopra;Martyn Drury;John Fitz Gerald

  • The microstructure of zircon and its influence on the age determination from Pb/U isotopic ratios measured by ion microprobe

    A.C McLaren;J.D.Fitz Gerald;I.S Williams

  • Deformation of granitoids at low metamorphic grade. II: Granular flow in albite-rich mylonites

    H. Stünitz;J.D.Fitz Gerald

  • Mineralogy and dynamics of a pyrolite lower mantle

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  • Simple shear deformation of olivine aggregates

    Shuqing Zhang;Shun-ichiro Karato;John Fitz Gerald;Ulrich H Faul

  • Magnetotactic bacterial abundance in pelagic marine environments is limited by organic carbon flux and availability of dissolved iron

    Andrew P. Roberts;Andrew P. Roberts;Fabio Florindo;Giuliana Villa;Liao Chang

  • Shear wave attenuation and dispersion in melt-bearing olivine polycrystals: 2. Microstructural interpretation and seismological implications

    Ulrich H. Faul;John D. Fitz Gerald;Ian Jackson

  • Quantitative absorbance spectroscopy with unpolarized light: Part II. Experimental evaluation and development of a protocol for quantitative analysis of mineral IR spectra

    István Kovács;Jörg Hermann;Hugh St. C. O’Neill;John Fitz Gerald

  • Mineral chemistry and density of subducted basaltic crust at lower-mantle pressures

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  • Dislocation generation, slip systems, and dynamic recrystallization in experimentally deformed plagioclase single crystals

    H Stünitz;J.D Fitz Gerald;J Tullis

  • ALBITIZATION OF GRANITIC ROCKS: THE MECHANISM OF REPLACEMENT OF OLIGOCLASE BY ALBITE

    Ane K. Engvik;Andrew Putnis;John D. Fitz Gerald;Håkon Austrheim

  • Shear wave attenuation and dispersion in melt‐bearing olivine polycrystals: 1. Specimen fabrication and mechanical testing

    Ian Jackson;Ulrich H. Faul;John D. Fitz Gerald;Ben H. Tan

  • Large volumes of anhydrous pseudotachylyte in the Woodroffe Thrust, eastern Musgrave Ranges, Australia

    A. Camacho;R.H. Vernon;J.D. Fitz Gerald

  • Seismic wave dispersion and attenuation in Åheim dunite: an experimental study

    Ian Jackson;M. S. Paterson;J. D. Fitz Gerald

  • Diffusion of 40Ar in metamorphic hornblende

    Suzanne L. Baldwin;T. Mark Harrison;John D. Fitz Gerald

  • Spinel elasticity and seismic structure of the transition zone of the mantle

    Sally M. Rigden;Gabriel D. Gwanmesia;John D. Fitz Gerald;Lan Jackson

  • Phase relations, structure and crystal chemistry of some aluminous silicate perovskites

    S.E. Kesson;J.D. Fitz Gerald;J.M.G. Shelley;R.L. Withers

  • A close look at dihedral angles and melt geometry in olivine-basalt aggregates: a TEM study

    Martin Cmíral;John D. Fitz Gerald;Ulrich H. Faul;David H. Green

  • Quantitative absorbance spectroscopy with unpolarized light: Part I. Physical and mathematical development

    Malcolm Sambridge;John Fitz Gerald;István Kovács;Hugh St.C. O’Neill

  • Saddle-shaped 40Ar39Ar age spectra from young, microstructurally complex potassium feldspars

    Peter K Zeitler;John D Fitz Gerald

Frequent Co-Authors

Ian Jackson
Ian Jackson Australian National University
Liao Chang
Liao Chang Peking University
Andrew P. Roberts
Andrew P. Roberts Australian National University
Ying Chen
Ying Chen Deakin University
Luigi Jovane
Luigi Jovane Universidade de São Paulo
Juan C. Larrasoaña
Juan C. Larrasoaña Instituto Geológico y Minero de España
Raymond Withers
Raymond Withers Australian National University
Yun Liu
Yun Liu Australian National University
David Heslop
David Heslop Australian National University

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