Valerie Wasser, PhD
University of Alaska Fairbanks
vkwasser@alaska.edu/ valeriekwasser@gmail.com
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About Me
About Me
I completed my PhD at the University of Alaska Fairbanks under the supervision of Dr. Taryn Lopez. During my time as a graduate student, I worked closely with the Alaska Volcano Observatory. My research focuses on volatiles in magma reservoirs by bridging volcanic gas studies and igneous petrology. I have been fascinated by volcanoes and the power and beauty that nature has since I was 13 years old. I have had the honor to learn from experienced scientists at the Hawaii and Alaska Volcano Observatory.
I completed my PhD at the University of Alaska Fairbanks under the supervision of Dr. Taryn Lopez. During my time as a graduate student, I worked closely with the Alaska Volcano Observatory. My research focuses on volatiles in magma reservoirs by bridging volcanic gas studies and igneous petrology. I have been fascinated by volcanoes and the power and beauty that nature has since I was 13 years old. I have had the honor to learn from experienced scientists at the Hawaii and Alaska Volcano Observatory.
Research Interests
Research Interests
My research focuses on combining volcanic gas studies with petrology to gain a better understanding of the magmatic system. Volatiles have a large effect on eruption trigger, eruption style, and how monitoring data are interpreted; therefore, the study of volatiles are invaluable to volcano observatories. My research aims at getting a better understanding of the amount and composition of the dissolved and exsolved volatile phase in magma reservoirs. Current research projects include a melt inclusion study at Pavlof Volcano, Alaska, USA and a study quantifying pressure changes caused by mafic recharge using dissolution surfaces in crystal clots at Augustine Volcano, Alaska, USA.
Measuring gas emission at Shrub mud volcano in Alaska, USA with my PhD advisor Taryn Lopez.
Education
Education
Ph.D., Geosciences, University of Alaska Fairbanks (2019 - 2025)
Ph.D., Geosciences, University of Alaska Fairbanks (2019 - 2025)
M.S., Geosciences, University of Alaska Fairbanks (2019)
M.S., Geosciences, University of Alaska Fairbanks (2019)
B.S., Geology, University of Hawaii at Hilo (2017)
B.S., Geology, University of Hawaii at Hilo (2017)
My Research Assistant
My Research Assistant
My Labrador retriever Bubbles isn't just my companion or walking buddy, but is also a great research assistant! He was named after my research about exsolved volatile bubbles in magma.
Contact Information
Contact Information
Valerie Wasser
Valerie Wasser
UAF-Geophysical Institute
UAF-Geophysical Institute
2156 Koyukuk Drive
2156 Koyukuk Drive
Fairbanks, AK 99775
Fairbanks, AK 99775
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