Dr. Seán H. McClenaghan - Assistant Professor

Name: Dr. Seán H. McClenaghan

Research Area

Ore deposit models have evolved tremendously over the past 30 years with novel discoveries and innovation in the fields of geochemistry and microanalysis. This has led to a greater understanding of ore systems and physiochemical constraints on their formation. From an exploration and resource development perspective, it is important to fully understand processes responsible for the formation of a deposit, which limit the size, distribution, and grade of a resource. My research focusses on dissecting ore deposit systems through the application of bulk geochemical and advanced micro-analytical techniques. Much of this research has centred on the petrology of volcanic and shale-hosted exhalative massive sulphide (Zn-Pb-Cu-Ag-Au) deposits in the Appalachians and Precambrian Canadian Shield of North America. I continue to actively research hydrothermal exhalative systems in addition to other mineral deposit types such as the carbonate hosted Zn-Pb deposits of the Irish Midlands.

Contact Details

Department of Geology
Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
Email: mcclens@tcd.ie Tel: + 353 1 8961585

Current Research and Research Opportunities

I am currently looking for students interested in postgraduate research opportunities on a wide range of mineral deposit projects within Ireland and worldwide.

Teaching

At the Junior Sophister level, I teach part of the Geological Structures and Mapping module GL3317, and help co-ordinate fieldtrips for the Fieldwork module GL3310. At the Senior Sophister level, I teach the Economic Geology module GL4419.