This line of research brings together researchers concerned with the study of the formation and evolution of the continental and oceanic crust and upper mantle, and associated magmatic ore deposits. These processes range from volcanic to mid crustal and deep igneous and metamorphic processes. Our research lines use multidisciplinary approach including field work (mapping and sampling), and mineralogical, petrological, geochemical, geochronological, theoretical and experimental study of rock and samples from different geodynamic settings.
From a methodological viewpoint, our research is based on field mapping, quantitative mineralogical and textural determination termochronology, and geochemistry of trace elements and isotopes in minerals and rocks, complemented by theoretical and experimental studies.

These studies involve the extensive use of instrumental techniques such as SEM, TEM, FTIR, and cutting-edge analytical techniques for bulk rock and in situ analyses of major and trace elements (EPMA, XRF, ICP-MS, LA-ICP-MS, etc.), and radiogenic isotopes (TIMS, SIMS, MC-ICP-MS). The team members include recognised international experts in the field of petrogenesis, geochemistry of mantle and crustal rocks and associated high-temperature ore deposits, as well as in the application of these instrumental techniques to these research fields.