Miss Cecilia Loyola
ARC Externally-Funded Research Fellow
School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences
College of Sciences
Self-motivated geologist equipped with a solid on hands training. Highly skilled in integrating geological, structural, and geochemical data, with significant experience in iron formations, reservoir characterization, and mineralogical analysis. Proficient in lithological, structural, and alteration core logging, including hands-on expertise with iron-rich deposits and their formation mechanisms. Committed to delivering high-quality geological evaluations, ensuring environmental responsibility, and advancing industry best practices through innovation and collaboration. Skilled in using industry-standard software (PETREL, IP, and ArcGIS), with a focus on developing geological models that inform exploration and production
Exploring Depositional Systems in Central Australia with Novel Isotope Techniques: Constraints on Basins Chronostratigraphy and Thermal History
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Postdoctoral Researcher | University of Adelaide |
| 2011 - 2020 | Geoscientist | YPF S.A. |
| 2007 - 2011 | Teaching Assistant | Universidad Nacional de Cordoba |
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Scholarship | 2024 SA/NT Scholarship Prize | PESA | Australia | 1500 |
| 2021 | Scholarship | University of Adelaide and SANTOS Ltd. PhD Scholarship | The University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| English | Can read, write, speak and understand spoken |
| Spanish - Latin American | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 - 2025 | University of Adelaide | Australia | PhD |
| 2020 - 2021 | The University of Adelaide | Australia | M.Sc Petroleum Geoscience |
| 2005 - 2011 | Universidad Nacional de Cordoba | Argentina | Geologist |
| Date | Title | Institution name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | YPF Graduate Program | YPF S.A | Argentina |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Loyola, C., Farkaš, J., Collins, A. S., Gilbert, S. E., Verdel, C., Löhr, S. C., . . . Haines, P. W. (2025). In situ Rb–Sr dating and REE analysis of glauconites and detrital feldspars from the Ediacaran/Cambrian strata: Centralian and Adelaide Superbasins, Australia. Precambrian Research, 427, 107851. Scopus1 WoS1 |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Loyola, C., Farkas, J., Collins, A. S., Charlwood, J. A., & Gilbert, S. (2025). Radiogenic Helium Production in Fractured Granitic Basement of the Amadeus Basin: Insights from in-situ Rb-Sr dating of Jacko Bore 1. In https://sggmp25.com/abstract-submissions. Port Macquarie NSW 2444. |
| 2023 | Loyola, C., Farkas, J., Verdel, C., Löhr, S., Gilbert, S., Holmes, L., . . . Haines, P. (2023). In situ Rb-Sr dating and REE patterns of Ediacaran glauconites and detrital feldspars from the Centralian Superbasin and the Flinders Ranges, Australia. In Goldschmidt2023 abstracts. European Association of Geochemistry. DOI |
| 2022 | Loyola, C., Farkas, J., Verdel, C., Gilbert, S., Holmes, L., Hissey, E., . . . Collins, A. (2022). In situ Rb–Sr dating and trace element analysis of glauconite-rich strata from the Arumbera Sandstone, Amadeus Basin. In Goldschmidt2022 abstracts. European Association of Geochemistry. DOI |
| 2016 | Loyola, C. (2016). Método para la optimización de ubicación de pozos de recuperación primaria utilizando herramientas GIS en el Yacimiento Seco- Cañadón León. In II Jornadas de Geología de la Cuenca del Golfo San Jorge. Comodoro Rivadavia. |
| 2011 | Ayala, R., Daziano, C., & Loyola, C. (2011). Fitolitos y minerales de arcillas en sedimentos plio-pleistoceno como indicadores paleo-ambientales en el arroyo Tegua, Córdoba Argentina. In III Semana de Reflexión sobre Cambio y Variabilidad Climática en Uruguay. Uruguay. |
| 2011 | Loyola, C., & Ayala, R. (2011). Estudio comparativo de la sílice amorfa preservada en sedimentos loessico edafizados. In III Semana de Reflexión sobre Cambio y Variabilidad Climática en Uruguay. Uruguay. |
| 2010 | Ayala, R., Karlsson, A., & Loyola, C. (2010). Comparación de la ocurrencia y significado del ópalo biogenico en sedimentos Plio-pleistoceno.. In XV Congreso Peruano de Geología. Peru. |
| 2007 | Ayala, R., & Loyola, C. (2007). Método Práctico para la confección de Mapas Geopotenciales. In III Congreso de Geología Uruguayo. Uruguay. |
| 2007 | Ayala, R., & Loyola, C. (2007). Mineralogía de un perfil Cuaternario, EL Tegua, Córdoba. Argentina. In III Congreso de Geología Uruguayo. Uruguay. |
| - | Loyola, C., Amrouch, K., & Bunch, M. (2022). Amadeus Basin’s H2 Geo-Storage capacity. In Exploring Australia’s Resource Frontier. etroleum Exploration Society of Australia (PESA). DOI |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Squire, J., Farkas, J., Verdel, C., & Loyola, C. (2025). GOSSES BLUFF REVISISTED: Geochronology, Impactor Type and Shock Petrography. Poster session presented at the meeting of METEORITICS & PLANETARY SCIENCE. AUSTRALIA, Perth: WILEY. |
| 2024 | Squire, J., Farkas, J., Verdel, C., & Loyola, C. (2024). Rb-Sr thermochronology of the Gosses Bluff (Tnorala) impact structure, central Australa. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australian Space Research Conference. Sydney. |
| 2024 | Squire, J., Farkas, J., Verdel, C., & Loyola, C. (2024). IN SITU RB-SR DATING OF THE GOSSES BLUFF (TNORALA) IMPACT STRUCTURE IN CENTRAL AUSTRALIA. Poster session presented at the meeting of Earth Sciences Student Symposium, South Australia. University of Adelaide, South Australia. |
| - | Loyola, C. (n.d.). <b>In-situ Rb–Sr dating of the Cambro-Ordovician glauconites from the Amadeus Basin, central Australia: Evidence for resetting linked to Alice Spring Orogeny</b><b> </b><b>Jacko Bore 1</b>. Poster session presented at the meeting of Unknown Conference. DOI |
| Date | Role | Committee | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 - ongoing | Member | Communication Officer | PESA Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia | Australia |
| Date | Institution | Department | Organisation Type | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Southland Geological Services Pty Ltd | Exploration | Business and professional | Australia |
| 2022 - 2023 | Lodestone Mining | Exploration & Resource Evaluation | Business and professional | Australia |
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