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Dr. Fraukje Myriam Brouwer
Metamorphic petrologist

Department of Petrology
Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences
VU University Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Past and present

2008 - present: University Lecturer - Dept. of Petrology, Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences, VU University Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

2011: Smithsonian Visiting Research Fellow - Dept. of Mineral Sciences, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, U.S.A. May-July.
2005 - 2008: MeerVOUD University Lecturer - Dept. of Petrology, Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences, VU University Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Funded for 75% by a grant from the Dutch National Science Foundation NWO.
2002 - 2005: Postdoctoral Fellow - Petrology Group, Dept. of Geological Sciences, Universität Bern, Switzerland
2001 - 2002: Visiting Investigator - Geophysical Laboratory, Carnegie Institution of Washington, U.S.A.
2001: Smithsonian Postdoctoral Fellow - Dept. of Mineral Sciences, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, U.S.A.
2001: Assistant Professorial Lecturer - Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences, George Washington University, U.S.A. (Fall semester)
1996 - 2000: Ph.D. student and teaching assistant in Structural Geology, Utrecht University, Netherlands
1995 - 1996: Research assitant in Structural Geology, Utrecht University, Netherlands
1991 - 1995: Drs. (M.Sc.) in Basement Geology, Utrecht University, Netherlands

Research interests

  • Evolution of metamorphic rocks: high- and ultrahigh-pressure rocks, Pressure-Temperature-time paths of metamorphic rocks, the relation between metamorphism and deformation (macro and microstructures).

  • Geodynamics of mountain belts, in particular the Betic Cordillera, Rhodope, and Alps in Europe, the Dabie Shan in China and the Altai Nuur and Darib Range of western Mongolia.

  • Fluid-rock interaction of eclogites in subduction zone settings.

  • Controls on the progression of metamorphic reactions, in particular in relationship to symplectite formation. The role of fluids, their impact on metamorphic reactions and deformation processes.

  • Multidisciplinary approach to geological problems, preferably in co-operation with specialists from complementary fields.

Teaching

Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences, VU University Amsterdam, The Netherlands, from 2005
B.Sc. System Earth - Introductory Physical Geology for Students in Earth Science and 'Earth & Economy': Endogenous Processes (yr 1)
B.Sc. Properties of Rocks - Mineral and rock recognition practical: Minerals, magmatic and metamorphic rocks (yr 1, until 2011)
B.Sc. Introductory excursion and mapping course to the Ardennes (yr 1)
B.Sc. Magmatic and Metamorphic Petrology, including one-week Massif Central field trip: Metamorphic section (yr 2)
B.Sc. Petrology of System Earth: Metamorphic topics (yr 3)
M.Sc. Introductory field trip to the Dinarides (yr 1, 2011)
M.Sc. Introductory field trip to the Eastern Central Alps (yr 1, 2007)
M.Sc. Orogenesis: Classes on Orogenic Metamorphism and Orogenic Magmatism (yr 1)
M.Sc. Metamorphism and PT-evolution (yr 1)
M.Sc. Thesis research project (yrs 1 and 2)

Institut für Geologie, Universität Bern, Switzerland, 2002-2005
Mineral and rock recognition lab for 1st year students of Geology and Geography
Demonstrator in 1st year mapping course (Ivrea, Italy)
Demonstrator in 3rd year Petrology mapping course (Adamello, Italy; Piora, Switzerland)

George Washington University, Washington DC, USA, Fall 2001
Full responsibility for second year Structural Geology course (lectures, excersises, exams, etc)

Utrecht University, Netherlands, 1995-2000
Co-leader of structural and metamorphic field exercises in the Pyrenees, Spain (four times, two to three weeks each)
Ran Structural Geology lab (maps, cross-sections, basic stress and strain analysis)
Demonstrator in Metamorphic Petrology lab (optical mineralogy, basic mineral equilibria and thermobarometry)
Demonstrator in Basement Geology lab (microstructures and metamorphism)
Demonstrator in Fractals lab

Students

  • Rongguo Hu (PhD, VU and GIGCAS)
  • Desiree Roerdink (PhD, Utrecht)
  • Fienke Nanne (MSc)
  • Marcel van Helden (MSc)
  • Yilong Li (PhD 2011, VU and CUG)
  • Come Lefebvre (PhD 2011, Utrecht)
  • Cameron Heins (MSc 2011)
  • Martijn Klaver (MSc 2011)
  • Mirek Groen (MSc 2009)
  • Karlijn de Groot (MSc 2007)

    Publications

    Li, Y., Zhou, H., Brouwer, F.M., Xiao, W., Zhong, Z. and Wijbrans, J.R. (2011), A Late Carboniferous-Middle Permian arc/forearc-related basin in Central Asian Orogenic Belt: insights from the petrology and geochemistry of the Shuangjing Schist in Inner Mongolia, China. Island Arc 20, 535-549. DOI 10.1111/j.1440-1738.2011.00784.x. View abstract.

    Li, Y., Zhou, H., Brouwer, F.M., Wijbrans, J.R., Zhong, Z. and Liu, H. (2011), Genesis and tectonic significance of the Xilin Gol Complex, Inner Mongolia, China: Zircon U-Pb age, petrologic and geochemical constraints. J. Asian Earth Sci. 42, 1018-1029. DOI 10.1016/j.jseaes.2010.09.009. View abstract.

    Brouwer, F.M., Groen, M., Nebel, O., Wijbrans, J.R., Qiu, H.N., Yang, Q.J., Zhao, L.H. and Wu, Y.B. (2011), Coherence of the Dabie Shan UHPM terrane investigated by Lu-Hf and 40Ar/39Ar dating of eclogites. In: L.F. Dobrzhinetskaya, S. Cuthbert, S.W. Faryad and S. Wallis (Eds), Ultrahigh Pressure Metamorphism: 25 years after discovery of coesite and diamond. Elsevier. pp. 325-357. DOI 10.1016/B978-0-12-385144-4.00010-2 Book website. View abstract.

    Qiu, H.N., Wijbrans, J.R., Brouwer, F.M., Yun, Y.B., Zhao, L.H. and Xu, Y.G. (2010), Amphibolite-facies retrograde metamorphism of the Zhujiachong eclogite, SE Dabieshan: 40Ar/39Ar age constraints from argon extraction using UV-laser microprobe, in vacuo crushing and stepwise heating. J. Metam. Geol. 28, 477-487. DOI 10.1111/j.1525-1314.2010.00875.x. View abstract.

    Wu, Y.B., Hanchar, J.H., Gao, S., Sylvester, P.J., Tubrett, M., Qiu, H.N., Wijbrans, J.R., Brouwer, F.M., Yang, S.H., Yang, Q.J., Liu, Y.S. and Yuan, H.L. (2009), Age and nature of eclogites in the Huwan shear zone, and the multi-stage evolution of the Qinling-Dabie-Sulu orogen, central China. Earth Planet. Sci. Lett. 277, 345-354. DOI 10.1016/j.epsl.2008.10.031. View abstract.

    Brouwer, F.M. (2008), Quantitative constraints on exhumation processes in the Alps. Contribution to the 2007 annual report of the Netherlands Research School of Sedimentary Geology (NSG). 5 pp.

    Brouwer, F.M. (2007), Induktive Lehrmethoden in der Geologie - Kooperatives Lernen im Praktikum „Gesteine und Minerale“. In: Wehr, S. and Ertel, H. (Eds) Aufbruch in der Hochschullehre - Kompetenzen und Lernende im Zentrum. Beiträge aus der hochschuldidaktischen Praxis. ISBN 978-3-258-07215-9 Haupt Verlag, Bern, Stuttgart, Wien, pages 123-134. View abstract.

    Brouwer, F.M. and Wehr, S. (2007), Teaching methods for active student participation in a Rocks and Minerals Practical. Educational Developments 8.3, 18-21. View abstract.

    Dijkstra, A.H., Brouwer, F.M., Cunningham, W.D., Buchan, C., Badarch, G., and Mason, P.R.D. (2006), Late Neoproterozoic proto-arc ocean crust in the Dariv Range, Western Mongolia: a supra-subduction zone end-member ophiolite. J. Geol. Soc. 163, 363-373. View abstract. View pdf of paper (934 kb, copyright © 2005, The Geological Society of London).
    NOTE: This material has been published in Journal of the Geological Society 163 (2) March 2006, 363-373, the only definitive repository of the content that has been certified and accepted after peer review. Copyright and all rights therein are retained by The Geological Society of London. The Geological Society's on-line journals may be found at: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/geol/jgs (new window).

    Brouwer, F.M., Burri, T., Engi, M., and Berger, A. (2005), Eclogite relics in the Central Alps: PT-evolution, Lu-Hf ages, and implications for formation of tectonic mélange zones. Schweiz. Mineral. Petrogr. Mitt. 85, 147-174. (Central Alps Special Issue, published in 2007) View abstract. View pdf of paper (2.7 Mb).

    Brouwer, F.M., and Engi, M. (2005), Staurolite and other aluminous phases in Alpine eclogite: Analysis of domain evolution. Canadian Mineralogist 43, 105-128. (Special Issue honouring Dugald Carmichael). View abstract. Go here to download the pdf (new window, subscription only) or contact me.

    Brouwer, F.M., van de Zedde, D.M.A., Wortel, M.J.R., and Vissers, R.L.M. (2004), Late-orogenic heating during exhumation: Alpine PTt trajectories and thermomechanical models. Earth Planet. Sci. Lett. 220, 185-199. DOI 10.1016/S0012-821X(04)00050-0. View abstract, View pdf of paper (720 kb, copyright of Elsevier).

    Brouwer, F.M., Vissers, R.L.M., and Lamb, W.M. (2002), Metamorphic history of eclogitic metagabbro blocks from a tectonic mélange in the Voltri Massif, Ligurian Alps, Italy. Ofioliti 27, 1-16. View abstract, View pdf of paper (1.9 Mb).

    Brouwer, F.M., Vissers, R.L.M., and Lamb, W.M. (2002), Structure and metamorphism of the Gran Paradiso massif, western Alps, Italy. Contrib. Mineral. Petrol. 143, 450-470, DOI 10.1007/s00410-002-0357-6. View abstract, View pdf of paper (1.2 Mb, copyright of Springer Verlag).

    Brouwer, F.M. (2000), Thermal evolution of high-pressure metamorphic rocks in the Alps. Geologica Ultraiectina 199, 221 pp. ISBN 90-5744-056-3 (Ph.D. thesis). View abstract.

    Several additional papers are in preparation.

    Ph.D. Utrecht University 2000

    My Ph.D. project dealt with the thermal evolution of high-pressure metamorphic rocks in the Alps. I tackled the problem by carrying out detailed structural and petrological mapping in two small areas in the Alps, and collecting samples from a third. I reconstructed their retrograde structural and metamorphic history and compared the PTt-paths with results from numerical simulations.

    Ph.D. Thesis: Brouwer, F.M., 2000, Thermal evolution of high-pressure metamorphic rocks in the Alps. Geologica Ultraiectina 199, 221 pp. Degree conferred on November 20th, 2000.
    Supervisors: Profs Reinoud Vissers and Rinus Wortel, Utrecht University, Netherlands.

    More information about my Ph.D. project, an abstract of my thesis, as well as some conference abstracts, can be found elsewhere.

    Presentations (last 5 years)

    2011 Oral presentation: “Physical and chemical processing of eclogite: protolith and pre-subduction inheritance versus subduction-related deformation and alteration of oceanic crust.” Co-authors Sorensen, S.S. and Philippot, P. Presented at 2011 Fall Meeting, AGU, San Francisco, 5-9 Dec.
    2011 Invited oral presentation for the general public: “Metamorfose: Gesteenten als zwarte doos van een reis door de Aarde.” (Metamorphism: Rocks as the flight recorder of a trip inside the Earth.) Netherlands Geological Society (NGV), West Friesland chapter, Sint Pancras, Netherlands, May 2011.
    2010 Invited oral presentation for the general public: “Metamorfose: Gesteenten als zwarte doos van een reis door de Aarde.” (Metamorphism: Rocks as the flight recorder of a trip inside the Earth.) Working group Optical Petrology, Amsterdam, Netherlands, December 2010.
    2010 Poster presentation: “Integrated pseudosection modelling and Lu-Hf and 40Ar/39Ar dating of eclogites to investigate the coherence of the Dabie Shan UHPM terrane.” GSA Annual General Meeting Oct 31-Nov 3, Denver.
    2010 Poster presentation: “Coherence of the Dabie Shan UHPM terrane investigated by Lu-Hf and 40Ar/39Ar dating of eclogites.” NAC10, Veldhoven, April 2010. Also presented at Asia-Climate symposium at Utrecht University, April 2010.
    2010 Poster presentation: “Quantification and spatial distribution of the Alpine high-grade metamorphism in the northern central Anatolian massifs, Turkey.” NAC10, Veldhoven, April 2010. First author is Utrecht PhD student Côme Lefebvre.
    2010 Poster presentation: “Metamorphic evolution of a high-temperature metapelite from the H?rkada? massif, Central Turkey.” NAC10, Veldhoven, April 2010. First author is Utrecht MSc student Kalijn Peters.
    2009 Poster presentation: “Coherence of the Dabie Shan UHPM terrane investigated by Lu-Hf and 40Ar/39Ar dating of eclogites.” Fall AGU, San Francisco, USA, December 2009.
    2009 Invited oral presentation for the general public: “Metamorfose: Gesteenten als zwarte doos van een reis door de Aarde.” (Metamorphism: Rocks as the flight recorder of a trip inside the Earth.) Museon (Science Education Mueseum), The Hague, Netherlands, November 2009..
    2008 Poster presentation: “Metamorphic Petrology at the VU – Integrated approach to resolve tectonic processes in mountain belts.“ 9th Netherlands Earth Science Conference (NAC), Veldhoven, March 2008.
    2007 Invited oral presentation: "Quantitative constraints on exhumation processes in the Alps." Annual NSG Research School Symposium, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
    2007 Invited oral presentation: "Staurolite and other high-alumina phases in Alpine eclogite: Analysis of domain evolution." China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, China.
    2005 Invited oral presentation: "Staurolite and other high-alumina phases in Alpine eclogite: Analysis of domain evolution." Geoforschunginstitut, Potsdam, Germany.
    2005 Invited oral presentation: "Lu-Hf garnet ages of eclogites: What do we date ?" Bern-Basel Symposium, Mineralogisch-Petrographisches Institut, Universität Basel.

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