
Professor Martin Hand
Professor
School of Physical Sciences
Faculty of Sciences
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
My research focuses on understanding the development of metamorphic and allied deformational systems in the continental crust. Within this theme he has led/continues to lead multidisciplinary teams that integrate geology, geochemistry and geophysics in pursuit of several topics: (1) Strain localisation mechanisms, and the evolution of intraplate orogenic systems, (2) Causes of high geothermal gradient regimes in the lithosphere, (3) The lithospheric development of Australia during the Proterozoic era and (4) Tectonic frameworks for Fe-oxide Cu-Au mineralisation in the Australian Proterozoic era (5) The development and evolution of high and ultra-high temperature metamorphic systems in the crust. (6) Unconventional geothermal systems.
My research focuses on understanding the development of metamorphic and allied deformational systems in the continental crust. Within this theme he has led/continues to lead multidisciplinary teams that integrate geology, geochemistry and geophysics in pursuit of several topics: (1) Strain localisation mechanisms, and the evolution of intraplate orogenic systems, (2) Causes of high geothermal gradient regimes in the lithosphere, (3) The lithospheric development of Australia during the Proterozoic era and (4) Tectonic frameworks for Fe-oxide Cu-Au mineralisation in the Australian Proterozoic era (5) The development and evolution of high and ultra-high temperature metamorphic systems in the crust.(6) Unconventional geothermal energy systems
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Education
Date Institution name Country Title — University of Melbourne Australia 1995 PhD Geology -
Research Interests
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Journals
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Books
Year Citation 2011 Howard, H. M., Werner, M., Smithies, R. H., Evins, P. M., Kirkland, C. L., Kelsey, D. E., . . . Raimondo, T. (2011). The Geology of the West Musgrave Province and the Bentley Supergroup – a field guide. Geological Survey of Western Australia. 2010 Smithies, R., Howard, H., Evins, P., Kirkland, C., Kelsey, D., Hand, M., . . . Allchurch, S. (2010). Geochemistry, geochronology and petrogenesis of Mesoproterozoic felsic rocks in the west Musgrave Province, Central Australia, and implications for the Mesoproterozoic tectonic evolution of the region. Western Australia: Geological Survey of Western Australia. -
Book Chapters
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Conference Papers
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Conference Items
Year Citation 2019 Brown, D., Tamblyn, R., Hand, M., & Morrissey, L. (2019). Palaeoproterozoic eclogites: exhumation and burial convolution of P-t
histories. Poster session presented at the meeting of Abstracts of the 21st European Geosciences Union General Assembly, as published in Geophysical Research Abstracts. Vienna, Austria.2018 Fernie, N., Glorie, S., Hand, M., & Gillespie, J. (2018). Effect of metamorphism on apatite U-Pb systematics: a case study across metamorphic grade in the Anmatjira Range, Central Australia. Poster session presented at the meeting of Thermo 2018: 16th International Conference on Thermochronology: conference abstracts. Quedlinburg, Germany: Universität Bremen. 2018 Nixon, A., Fernie, N., Glorie, S., & Hand, M. (2018). Thermal evolution and sediment provenance of the Cooper-Eromanga Basin: insights from detrital apatite. Poster session presented at the meeting of Thermo 2018: 16th International Conference on Thermochronology: conference abstracts. Quedlinburg, Germany: Universität Bremen. 2015 You, Z., Badalyan, A., Yang, Y., Carageorgos, T., Schacht, U., Bedrikovetsky, P., & Hand, M. (2015). New laboratory method to assess formation damage in geothermal wells. Poster session presented at the meeting of SPE - European Formation Damage Conference, Proceedings, EFDC. 2012 Abul Khair, H., King, R., Hand, M., & Tingay, M. (2012). Preliminary workflow for subsurface fracture mapping using 3D seismic surveys: A case study from the Cooper Basin. Poster session presented at the meeting of Transactions of the Geothermal Resources Council. 2009 Hand, M., Raimondo, T., Collins, A., & Kelsey, D. (2009). Intracratonic orogeny in central Australia. Poster session presented at the meeting of Proceedings of the Geological Society of Australia. Sydney: Specialist Group for Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Petrology.
2016-2018 |
Source to spectrum: Finding deposits beyond the Fe oxide-Cu Au envelope |
Payne, J., Hand., M. Tomkins, A., Raimondo, T., Lilly, R, Reid, A., Dutch, R. |
ARC Linkage |
2016-2018 |
Rehydration of the lower crust, fluid sources and geophysical expression |
Hand, M., Clark, C., Reddy, S., Hasterok, D., Rushmer, T. |
ARC Discovery |
2015-2016 |
Fracture mapping Australia’s Energy basins |
Hand, M, King, R., Holford, S. |
ARENA |
2014-2016 |
Quantifying the flux of fugitive greenhouse gasses associated with coal seam gas and calibrating it to natural baseline and anthropogenic sources |
Kennedy, Prof Martin J; Hand, Prof Martin P; Vincent, Prof Robert A; Hamilton, A/Prof Murray W; Roberts, Mr Michael D; Malavazos, Mr Michael; Dwyer, Ms Carmen |
ARC Linkage |
2013 |
High sensitivity and precision mass spectrometry for tracing Australia’s ancient evolution and securing our future groundwater resources |
Hand, M. Kamenetsky, V et al |
ARC LIEF |
2013-2015 |
The Windmill-Bunger connection: a key to geodynamic models for the Precambrian Australian-Antarctic continent |
Hand, M. Clark, C. Collins, A., Collins W.J. |
Australian Antarctic Science Program |
2012-2013 |
Determining the Resource and Energy Potential of the northern Gawler Craton, Officer and Arckaringa Basins, Musgrave Domain and Torrens Hinge Zone, South Australia |
Hand, M., Musson, A., Bendall, B |
Australian Geophysical Observing system |
2012-2013 |
Calibrating electromagnetic geophysics for its application to mapping stress orientations, temperature and permeability |
Thiel, S., Peacock, J., Hand, M ; Heinson, G; Didea, Y |
Australian Geophysical Observing system |
2012-2014 |
Reservoir Quality in Sedimentary Geothermal Resources |
Hand, M. Pring, A., Bedrikovetsky, P., Kennedy, M.; Huddlestone-Holmes, C. Zwingmann, H; Sheldon, H; Matthews, Jenson, D. |
ARENA |
2012-2014 |
Data fusion and machine learning for geothermal target exploration |
Durrant-Whyte, H; Williamson, B; Tiberi, C., Ramos, F., Hand, M; Sambridge, M; Sandiford, M., Rawling, T., Webster, R. |
Emerging Renewables program |
2012-2014 |
Supercells and the supercontinent cycle |
Collins, W.J. Belousova, Elena; Murphy, J B; Hand, M |
ARC Discovery |
2012 |
An advanced, macro-scale, hydro-thermo-mechanical testing chamber for sustainable deep geological applications |
Ranjith, P.G; Airey, David W; Sandiford, M; Hand, M, (and 15 others) |
ARC LIEF |
2011-2014 |
South Australian Centre for Geothermal Energy Research |
M Hand, P. Dowd |
South Australian Government |
2011 |
Developing world-class race element microanalytical imaging facilities for South Australia through key analytical infrastructure advances |
M. Hand, N. Cook, Y. Ngothai, B. Gillanders, M. Tester, D. Giles, J. Terlet, A. Pring, T. Baker, J. Kirby, J. Payne |
Premiers Science Research Fund |
2011 |
High performance electron microprobe analyser optimised for the microanalysis of sulphides and heavy elements |
J. Brugger, M. Hand, H Ebendorff-Heidepriem C.E. Lenehan, A.G. Tomkins, W.M. Skinner, K.J. Ehrig. |
ARC LIEF |
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Isotopic and Geochemical framework for mineral exploration in the central Musgrave Province |
S. Hill, M. Hand |
Pepinnini Minerals |
2010-2012 |
Constraining conditions and timing of orogeny and reworking in the west Musgrave Province |
Kelsey, D., Hand, M., Collins, A., Jourdan, F., Smithies, R.H., Kirkland, C. |
ARC Linkage |
2010-2012 |
The enigmatic link between crustal growth and supercontinent formation |
Collins W.J. Hand, M. & Condie, K |
ARC Discovery |
2009-2010 |
Isotopic fingerprinting of prospective rocks in Australian Proterozoic basins: creating a new resource focussed capability for South Australia |
M Hand, K. Barovich, A. Collins, J. Foden |
Institute of Minerals Energy and Resources, University of Adelaide. |
2009 |
TRaX engagement with State and Territory Geological Surveys: developing ARC-co-funded collaborations with the Northern Territory Geological Survey |
M Hand, K. Barovich, D. Kelsey, A. Collins
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Institute of Minerals Energy and Resources, University of Adelaide. |
2009-2011 |
The Thermal Evolution of Peninsula India: Past Behaviours and Future Potential
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Collins, A., Hand, M., Kelsey, D., Halverson, G., Baines, G. Backe, G., Clark, C., Reddy, S, Kinny, P., Timms, N. |
Australia-India Strategic Research Fund |
2009 |
Development of the Institute of Minerals Energy and Resources Geothermal Research Facility
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M Hand, A. Collins, D. Giles, G. Backe, G. Baines, S. Holford
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Institute of Minerals Energy and Resources, University of Adelaide. |
2009 |
TRaX engagement with State and Territory Geological Surveys: developing ARC-co-funded collaborations with the Geological Survey of Western Australia |
A. Collins, M Hand, K. Barovich, D. Kelsey
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Institute of Minerals Energy and Resources, University of Adelaide. |
2007 |
Ultratrace element and isotope analysis facility |
McLaughlin; M. JD Foden; S Walker; AS Collins; P Marschner;. Smith; Smith; DJ Chittleborough; A Ball;. JC Stangoulis;. JK Kirby;. BA Zarcinas; M Hand;. BM Gillanders; GP Halverson |
ARC LIEF |
2007-2009 |
'Modern-Style Subduction Reflected in the 2.0 Billion Year Old East African Eclogites |
A Collins, M Hand, A. Mruma, K. Barovich, G. Heinson |
ARC Discovery |
2007 |
Geochemical and isotopic investigations of base-metal and Ni-PGE mineralisation potential in the Musgrave Block, South Australia |
M Hand & K Barovich |
Collaborative research contract with PIRSA |
2006-2008 |
Enigmatic orogeny during the dispersal of Rodinia: deciphering the record of tectonic reworking in the Vestfold Hills, east Antarctica, Australia |
Collins, M Hand, Clark, Wartho, Chetty, Harley. |
Antarctic Science Advisory Council |
2006 |
Syngenetic and remobilised nickel in the Fowler Belt and potential for shear hosted Au systems.
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M Hand |
SA Government PACE scheme for accelerating mineral exploration in South Australia |
2005-2007 |
How responsive are continental interiors to the geodynamic evolution of plate margins? An Australian case study. |
M Hand |
ARC Discovery |
2005 |
Geochemical and isotopic framework for the Musgrave Province
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K Barovich & M Hand |
Collaborative research contract with PIRSA |
2005-2008 |
Deciphering the tectonic history of the Musgrave Province to assist mineral explorers and regional synthesis programs. |
M Hand, G. Heinson, P. Betts, B. Schaeffer, N. Direen, K. Barovich, J. Foden |
ARC Linkage |
2005- 2007
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Developing a coherent tectonic framework for the southern Australian Proterozoic: exploring linkages between the Curnamona Province and the Gawler Craton |
M Hand & K. Barovich |
Collaborative research contract with PIRSA |
2004-2008 |
Developing a tectonic framework for the Gawler Craton: paving the way for successful mineral exploration programs |
M Hand, B. Schaefer, G. Heinson, P. Betts, K Barovich, N Direen |
ARC Linkage |
2004-2006 |
Developing the tectonic and isotopic framework for Mesoproterozoic Fe-oxide Cu-Au and Au mineralisation in the Gawler Craton |
M Hand & K. Barovich |
Collaborative research contract with PIRSA |
2004-2006 |
Crustal evolution of the Musgrave Block |
K. Barovich & M Hand |
Collaborative research contract with PIRSA |
2004 |
Deep Earth Resources Equipment Initiative |
G Heinson, N. Direen, M Hand, K. Barovich |
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences Strategic funding |
2004 |
Establishment of the Continental Evolution Research Group as a University of Adelaide Research Centre |
M Hand, G. Heinson, K. Barovich, N. Direen |
University of Adelaide Strategic funding initiative |
2003-2005 |
Magmatism, Metamorphism and Mineralisation: The Development of an Isotopic and Geochemical Framework for the Curnamona Cu-Au Province |
M Hand, K Barovich, J. Foden. |
ARC Linkage |
2003-2005 |
Thermal regimes, flexure and duration: establishing the framework for intracratonic orogeny in central Australia |
M Hand, P Kinny, B. Schaefer, S. Samson |
ARC Discovery |
2003 |
Geochemical and Isotopic constraints on crustal evolution in the Musgrave Block |
K Barovich & M Hand |
Collaborative research contract with PIRSA |
2002 |
Crustal heat production rates and high geothermal gradient regimes: a central Australian perspective |
M Hand |
University of Adelaide Small Research Grant Scheme |
2001-2003 |
Age constraints on deformation and mineralisation in the southern Delamerian Fold Belt |
M Hand |
ARC SPIRT grant |
2001-2002 |
Collaborative research contract with the South Australian Department of Mines and Energy |
M Hand & K Barovich |
Collaborative research contracts with PIRSA |
2001 |
Spatial and temporal evolution of deformation in the southern Adelaide Fold Belt |
M Hand |
University of Adelaide Small Research Grant Scheme |
1998-2000 |
Heat production and LPHT thermal regimes in the Mt Isa Inlier. |
M Hand |
ARC Discovery |
1997 |
Heat production and thermal regimes during low-pressure metamorphism |
M Hand |
University of Adelaide Small Research Grant Scheme |
1997-2001 |
Heat production and thermal regimes in Australian low – pressure – high - temperature terrains. |
M Hand |
ARC: Research Fellowship |
1996 |
The contribution of deviatoric stress to metamorphic PT paths |
M Hand |
University of Adelaide Small Research Grant Scheme |
1995 |
Field constraints on driving stresses during continental deformation. A Himalayan test case |
M Hand, Sandiford, K. Stüwe |
University of Adelaide Small Research Grant Scheme |
Current teaching roles
Igneous and Metamorphic Geology II: Mineralogy (mineral chemistry, classification and structure) , minimum optical mineralogy and crystallography required to use the petrographic microscope. Petrography, mineralogy, classification of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Introduction to methods of rock and mineral analysis (XRD, XRF, electron microprobe). Details of the field trip communicated at the start of the course
Field Geoscience III: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to independent geological mapping and the construction of geological maps. You will develop the skills required to interpret and solve geological relationships at a variety of scales, and synthesise them into four-dimensional models that describe the geological evolution of terrains. These skills include hand specimen and outcrop geology, mapping and stratigraphic analysis at a range of scales, aerial photo interpretation, remote sensing and the integration of geophysical datasets into geological mapping and interpretation. Thus, the course will draw upon the principals of structural geology and combine them with an understanding of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rock systems. Fieldwork will focus on the Precambrian terrains of southern and central Australia, however the acquired skills will be transferable into any aged geological system.
Mineral and Energy Resources III: This course covers the processes that control the formation of ore deposits, energy and geothermal resources. Resource forming processes are examined in the framework of the tectonic, petrogenetic and geochemical evolution of the Earth's crust on local, regional and global geological scales. Thus, the course draws upon igneous and metamorphic processes, geochemistry and structural geology. In the ore deposits geology part of the course, practical work emphasises the mesoscopic recognition of ore minerals and textures in both hand sample and drill core.
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Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2019 Co-Supervisor Thermochronological Footprints of Fluid Alteration Recorded in Apatite and Calcite Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Alexander David Simpson 2019 Principal Supervisor Metamorphic processes associated with tectonism along the early Palaeozoic East Gondwana margin Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Dillon Brown 2018 Co-Supervisor Indirect estimates of thermal properties and heat flow on terrestrial planets Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Simon Robert Willcocks 2018 Principal Supervisor Tectonic setting of early Mesoproterozoic mineral systems in the Gawler Craton Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Mitchell Jae Bockmann 2018 Principal Supervisor Tectonics systems and IOCG mineralization in the Gawler Craton Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Jie Yu 2017 Co-Supervisor Thermal History Reconstruction of Northern Territory Basins Master of Philosophy Master Full Time Mr Nicholas Stewart Fernie 2017 Principal Supervisor Metamorphic Geology and Tectonics Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Renee Jade Tamblyn 2016 Principal Supervisor Metamorphic Controls on K-U-Th distribution in the crust Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Kiara Louise Alessio 2016 Co-Supervisor A Multidisciplinary approach to estimating surface heat flow Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mr Matthew Geoffrey Gard -
Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2014 - 2018 Principal Supervisor Metamorphic and Crustal Evolution of Australian-Antarctic Proterozoic Margins Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Naomi Marie Tucker 2013 - 2018 Principal Supervisor Proterozoic Crustal Growth in the Southeastern Gawler Craton; The Development of the Barossa Complex, and an Assessment of the Detrital Zircon Method Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Kieran Meaney 2012 - 2016 Co-Supervisor Optimisation of Geothermal Systems Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Josephine Varney 2012 - 2016 Principal Supervisor Characterising the P-T-t Histories and Effects of Melt Loss in High Thermal Gradient Terranes Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Laura Jane Morrissey 2012 - 2016 Principal Supervisor Structural Permeability in Australian Sedimentary Basins Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Adam Henry Edward Bailey 2012 - 2016 Principal Supervisor What do Epsilon Hafnium Isotopic Arrays tell us about Wilson Cycle Tectonics? Implications for the Type Area in the Appalachian-Variscan Orogen Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Bonnie Joanne Henderson 2011 - 2015 Co-Supervisor Thermo-mechanical evolution of orogeny in the Musgrave Province Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Alec Keith Walsh 2011 - 2015 Co-Supervisor Metamorphic and isotopic characterisation of Proterozoic belts at the margins of the North and West Australian Cratons Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Jade Rachel Anderson 2009 - 2012 Co-Supervisor Magnetotelluric Monitoring Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Jared Peacock 2008 - 2012 Co-Supervisor Basin Analysis and the Geochemical Signature of Paleoproterozoic Sedimentary Successions in Northern Australia: Constraints on Basin Development in Respect to Mineralisation and Paleoreconstruction Models Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Lex Lambeck 2008 - 2017 Co-Supervisor A Geochronological U-Pb Zircon La-ICPMS Age and Provenance Study of Wanni, Highland and Vijayan Complexes of Sri Lanka and Proterozoic Pranhita-Godavari Purana Basin of India Unveils Origin of Sri Lanka Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Udeni Bandara Amarasinghe 2008 - 2011 Principal Supervisor The Architecture and Evolution of Intracontinental orogens: a structural, metamorphic and geochemical characterisation Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Tom Raimondo 2007 - 2012 Principal Supervisor Geotectonics in the Gawler Craton: Constraints from Geochemistry, U-Pb Geochronology and Sm-Nd and Lu-Hf Isotopes Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Katie Howard 2007 - 2011 Principal Supervisor Investigating the Metamorphic Evolution of Reworked Terrains Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Kathryn Cutts 2006 - 2010 Co-Supervisor The Source and Origin of High Heat Production Granites in the Mt Printer and Other Proterozoic In tires Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Kamonporn Kromkhun 2006 - 2011 Co-Supervisor Palaeoproterozoic eclogite formation in Tanzania: a structural, geochronological, thermochronological and metamorphic study of the Usgaran and Ubende orogenic belts Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Rachael Brick 2004 - 2009 Principal Supervisor Reworking the Gawler Craton: Metamorphic and Geochronological Constraints on Palaeoproterozoic Reactivation of the Southern Gawler Craton, Australia Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Rian Dutch 2004 - 2008 Co-Supervisor Palaeo- to Mesoproterozoic Evolution of the Gawler Craton, Australia: Geochronological, Geochemical and Isotopic Constraints Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Justin Payne 2003 - 2007 Co-Supervisor Magnetotelluric Experiments in Central and Southern Australia and their Implications for Tectonic Evolution Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Katherine Selway 2003 - 2006 Co-Supervisor Unravelling the Tectonic Framework of the Musgrave Province, Central Australia Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Benjamin Wade 2001 - 2006 Principal Supervisor Developing a Tectonic Framework for the Southern Curnamona Cu-Au Province: Geochemical and Radiogenic Isotope Applications Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Lachlan Rutherford
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