Ana Jesus
Profile
Research Group: RG3 – Solid Earth dynamics
Position at IDL: Researcher
Job: Assistant Resercher
Email: ana.jesus@fc.ul.pt
Telephone Number: (351) 21-750-0000
Extension: 26357
Room: 6.3.57
Academic Degree and field of specialization:
PhD in Metallogeny 2011
Scientific Informations
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6258-5890
SCOPUS ID: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55953392500
Researcher ID: A-2243-2009
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ana_Jesus2
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=_r2IKVMAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
Scientific Interests
Main Interests:
My research bridges the fields of igneous petrology and metallogeny. I specialise in magmatic ore-forming processes (Fe-Ti-V oxides, Ni-Cu sulfides), petrogenesis of mafic/ultramafic igneous layered intrusions and magma emplacement and diversification at the lower crust. Currently, I am also researching on how metals and sulfur cycle in the oceanic crust during hydrothermal alteration to understand the factors that control the metal signature of Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide deposits. I am also focused on understanding the processes of magma differentiation during the accretion of the oceanic crust using ophiolites as proxies for fast spreading ridges.
My work is based on field or drill-core sampling and logging. I employ detailed mineralogical multi-scale and multi-method characterization, whole rock and in-situ geochemistry plus radiogenic (Nd-Sr-Pb-Os) and multiple sulphur isotope geochemistry to characterise petrogenetic and ore-forming processes. I have a wide experience in establishing inter-sectorial partnerships with government agencies and the mining industry for whom I have also worked as a consultant researcher.
I am an experienced lecturer having prepared and delivered courses in the areas of Mineralogy, Igneous Petrology, Mineral Resources and Mineral Exploration. I worked as an Invited Professor at Faculdade Ciências, Universidade Lisboa (Portugal) and as Assistant Professor at GUtech (German University of Technology in Oman), where I further assumed departmental management and student advising roles.
Top 10 Publications:
1. Cravinho A, Jesus AP, Moreira BB, Mateus A, Pracejus B, Figueiras J, Benoit M (2023) Contrasting features and volcanostratigraphy of the Shinas and Mandoos Volcanogenic Massive Deposits, Samail Ophiolite, Oman. Economic Geology (online only). https://doi.org/10.5382/econgeo.5006.
2. Barnes S, Mao Y-J, Yao Z-S, Jesus AP, Yang S, Meier DW (2022). Nickel in olivine as an exploration indicator for magmatic Ni-Cu sulfide deposits: a data review and re-evaluation. American Mineralogist, 108 (1): 1-17. DOI: 10.2138/am-2022-8327
3. Engelhardt A, Koepke J, Zhang C, Garbe-Schönberg, Jesus AP (2022). ICDP Oman Drilling Project: Varitextured gabbros from the dike/gabbro transition within drill core GT3A. European Journal of Mineralogy, 3 (6): 603-626. DOI: 10.5194/ejm-34-603-2022
4. Jesus AP, Mateus A, Benoit M, Tassinari C, Bento dos Santos T. (2020) The timing of sulfide segregation in a Variscan syn-orogenic gabbroic layered intrusion (Beja, Portugal): implications for Ni-Cu-PGE exploration in orogenic settings. Ore Geology Reviews 103767.
5. Menzel MD, Urai J, de Obeso JC, Kotowski A, Manning CE, Kelemen PB, Jesus AP, Kettermann M, Harigane Y (2020) Brittle Deformation of Carbonated Peridotite–Insights from Listvenites of the Samail Ophiolite (oman Drilling Project Hole BT1B). Journal Geophysical Research (under review)
6. Jesus AP, Mateus A., Munhá JM, Tassinari CC., Santos TMB., Benoit M. (2016). Evidence for underplating in the genesis of the Variscan synorogenic Beja Layered Gabbroic Sequence (Portugal) and related mesocratic rocks. Tectonophysics 683, 148 – 171. doi:10.1016/j.tecto.2016.06.001
7. Jesus AP, Mateus A, Munhá J, Tassinari (2014). Internal architecture and Fe-Ti-V oxide ore genesis in a Variscan synorogenic layered mafic intrusion, the Beja Layered Gabbroic Sequence (Portugal). Lithos 190-191, 111-136. DOI:10.1016/j.lithos.2013.12.001
8. Jesus AP, Mateus A, Gonçalves M, Munhá J. (2013). Multi-fractal modelling and spatial Cu-soil anomaly analysis along the southern border of the Iberian Terrane in Portugal. Journal of Geochemical Exploration 126-127, 23-44. DOI: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2012.12.010. Ranked 23rd 25 most downloaded articles for J Geoch Explor Jan-Mar 2013.
9. Ribeiro A, Munhá J, Fonseca PE, Araújo A, Pedro JC, Mateus A, Tassinari C, Machado G, Jesus AP (2010). Variscan Ophiolite Belts in the Ossa-Morena Zone (Southwest Iberia): geological characterization and geodynamic significance. Gondwana Research 17, 408-421. DOI: 10.1016/j.gr.2009.09.005.
10. Jesus AP, Munhá J, Mateus A, Tassinari C, Nutman AP (2007). The Beja Layered Gabbroic Sequence (Ossa-Morena Zone, Southern Portugal): geochronology and geodynamic implications. Geodinamica Acta 20 (3): 139-157. DOI: 10.3166/ga.20.139-157.
Projects (10 most relevant):
SEMACRET- Sustainable Exploration for orthomagmatic (critical) raw materials in the EU: charting the road to the green energy transition. HORIZON-CL4-2021-RESILIENCE-01-06. PI Shengong Yang Oulu Mining School
Main scientific challenge: Provide an improved understanding of orthomagmatic mineral deposits in the EU and to develop, environmental and socially sustainable exploration techniques in 5 refence sites in 4 countries (Poland, Czechia, Finland and Portugal| Funding: €7.5M Horizon Europe- HEU & UKRI: Personal Share: 696 708€ | Duration: Jun 22- May 25 | Role: Co-PI. Coordination of the Portuguese research team, leader of the Dissemination Communication and Exploitation work package.
Sulfide differentiation and enrichment in metals at the lower oceanic crust and crust-mantle transition zone: ICDP OmanDP Holes GT1-3A and CM1A. National Science Centre in Poland (2019/33/B/ST10/03016). PI Jakub Ciazela, Polish Academy of Science.
Main scientific challenge: Understanding metal migration in melts in the oceanic lower crust | Funding: PLN 797,281| Duration: 2020-2023| Role: Member of science team input, co-supervision of a PhD student.
Oman Drilling Project. Multi-agency funding (ICDP/IODP, NASA, Deep Carbon Observatory, NSF, DFG, ERC, FNSNF, JAMSTEC PI Peter Kelemen
Main scientific challenges (In order of increasing temperature): the project aimed at: (i) explore subsurface microbial ecosystem, with relevance to the origin of life on this and other planets; (ii) quantify and characterise mechanisms of mineral carbonation; (iii) measure CO2-H2O transfer from subducting sediments into the overlying mantle; (iv) determine the depth, nature and extent of hydrothermal alteration of the oceanic crust and shallow mantle near the spreading ridge that formed the ophiolite; (v) answer long-standing questions about the processes of accretion of the oceanic crust; (vi) Constrain mantle upwelling and melting beneath mid-ocean ridges | Funding: ~$4M € | Duration: 2016-2018 (operational phase) | Role: Member of Science team; liaison person for student engagement.
Individual grants
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual, Reintegration Fellowship (#894599). European Commission. Metal fluxes in the oceanic crust and formation of Volcanogenic Massive Sulfides in the Samail Ophiolite, Oman
Main scientific challenge: Understanding metal and sulfur cycling in the oceanic crust during hydrothermal alteration | Funding: 159 k€ | Duration: Sep 2020-Aug 2022
Visiting scientist fellowship of the WWU. Muenster Internationalization Fund
Main scientific challenge: Getting training trough research in multiple sulfur isotopes with Prof Dr Harald Strauss at the Muenster Isotope Research Centre. | Funding: 6 k€ | Duration: 15 Sep-15 Dec 2019.
PhD Grant (#SFRH / BD / 6355 / 2001) FCT.
Main scientific challenge: To study the ore forming systems in the western compartment of the LGS, Ossa Morena Zone Portugal | Funding: 62 k€ | Duration: May 2002 - February 2006.
Books & Chapters (up to 10):
Oliveira JT; Fernandes P, Pais J, Dias RP; (colab.) Jesus, AP, Mateus, A et al. (2013). Notícia explicativa da folha 42-B : Azinheira de Barros. Lisboa : LNEG-Unidade de Geologia e Cartografia Geológica, 48 p.
Ribeiro ML, Castro A, Almeida A, Menéndez LG, Jesus AP, Lains JA, Lopes JC, Martins HCB, Mata J, Mateus A, Moita P (2019). Variscan Magmatism. In. C Quesada, JT Oliveira (Eds). The Geology of Iberia: A Geodynamic Approach Vol 2: The Variscan Cycle, Springer Regional Geology Reviews, 497-526.
Mateus A, Munhá J, Inverno C, Matos J, Martins L, Oliveira D, Jesus AP, Salgueiro R (2012). Mineralizations in the Portuguese sector of the Ossa-Morena Zone. In: R. Dias, A. Araújo, P. Terrinha, J.C. Kullberg (Eds), Geology of Portugal, vol. 1, Escolar Editora, 577-619. (PT). ISBN: 9789725923641
Mateus A., Munha J., Jesus AP (2010). Ore showings related to the gabbroic sequence of the beja Igneous Complex. In: J.M. Cotelo Neiva, A. Ribeiro, L. Mendes Victor, F. Noronha & M. Ramalho (Eds.) – Geological Sciences: Teaching, Research and its history; Vol II: Applied Geology: 37-46. Portuguese Geological Association (PT)
Conferences (last 15 presentations):
1. Fernández I, Viezzoli A, Yang S, Rosowiecka O, Kozlovskaya E, Jesus AP, Vojtěch W (2023). HORIZON EUROPE. SEMACRET. Geophysical exploration of magmatic ore deposits. 14th Platinum Symposium, Cardiff 4-7th July, Cardiff University.
2. Yang S*, Maier WD, Jesus AP, Wertich V, Rosowiecka O, Iacono-Marziano G, Filzmoser P, Pospiech S., Kobow J, Viezzoli A, Mononen T, Fiandaca G, Fernandez I, Carranza J, Jackson M, Datar B. (2023). Sustainable exploration of (critical) raw materials in orthomagmatic ore deposits. 14th Platinum Symposium, Cardiff 4-7th July, Cardiff University.
Fernández I., Viezzoli A., Kozlovskaya E, Yang S, Vojtěch W, Jesus AP, Rosowiecka O (2023). HORIZON EUROPE. SEMACRET. Geophysical exploration of magmatic ore deposits. RawMat 2023: 2nd International Conference on Raw Materials and Circular Economy, 28 Aug – 02 Sep, Athens Greece.
3. Jesus AP, Mateus A, Gonçalves MA, Yang S (2023). Sustainable exploration of orthomagmatic (critical) raw materials in the EU: project SEMACRET. XI Congresso Nacional Geologia (Portugal), 16-20 July, University Coimbra, Portugal.
4. Jesus AP Belgrano TM, Cravinho A, Pracejus B, Kourim F, Wang K-L, Benoit M, Gonçalves MA (2023). Lead isotope systematics of VMS deposits from Oman. SGA 17th Biennial Meeting, 28 Aug – 1 Sep ETH Zurich Switzerland.
5. Jesus AP (2023) Sulfur and metal fluxes in the oceanic crust: the Samail ophiolite as proxy for fast spreading ridges. EGU General assembly, 23-28 April, Vienna. Invited talk.
6. Jesus AP*, Strauss H, Benoit M, Gonçalves MA, Santos A (2022). Strontium and multiple sulfur isotopic constraints on Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide (VMS) deposits in the Oman ophiolite. Goldschmidt2022.
7. Marciniak D, Ciążela J, Jesus AP, Koepke J, Pieterek B, Strauss H, Lazarov M, Horn I, Kuhn T, Czupyt Z, Panczyk M, Slaby E, Prell M (2022) Metal migration through an oceanic crust-mantle transition zone (ICDP OmanDP holes CM1A and CM2B). Goldschmidt2022.
8. Jesus AP, Strauss H, Mathieu B, Rospabé M, Ceuleneer G, Gonçalves MA, Bosch D (2022). Sulfur and strontium isotopic geochemistry of the crust-mantle transition of the Oman Ophiolite: records of fluid circulation. EGU General Assembly.
9. Marciniak D, Ciazela J, Jesus AP, Bartosz P, Koepke J, Strauss H, Lazarov M, Horn I, Slaby E, Prell M, Konrad B. (2022). Metal migration and ore minerals across the crust-mantle transition zone (Oman DP ICDP holes CM1A, CM2B). EGU General Assembly.
10. Barnes SJ*, Yao Z-S, Mao Y-J, Jesus AP 2022. Nickel depletion and enrichment in olivine in mafic-hosted Ni-Cu sulfide systems. SGA Biennial Meeting, 28-31 March, Rotorua, New Zeland.
Abs | Oral
11. Marciniak D, Ciążela J, Jesus A, Koepke J, Pieterek B, Strauss H, Słaby E, Prell M, Jokubauskas P. (2021) Sulfur profile and ore minerals across the crust mantle transition zone (OmanDP ICDP hole CM1A). European Mineralogical Conference, 29 Aug-2 Sep Cracow, Poland.
12. Jesus AP, Strauss H, Silva D, Gonçalves M, Harris M, Teagle D (2021). Sulfur cycling in the gabbroic section of the Samail Ophiolite Oman. Goldschmidt Conference 4-9 Jul, Lyon France.
13. Marciniak D, Ciążela J, Jesus A, Koepke J, Pieterek B, Słaby E, Prell M, (2021) Ore minerals across the crust-mantle transition zone (OmanDP ICDP Hole CM1A). Recent Developments and Applications in earth sciences of electron probe micro-analysis workshops. 5-9 Apr, Athens.
14. Engelhardt A, Koepke J, Garbe-Schoenberg D, Jesus AP, Oman Drilling Project Phase 1 Science Party (2020). ICDP Oman Drilling Project: Varitextured gabbros from the dike-gabbro transition within drill core GT3. International Conference on Ophiolites and the Oceanic Lithosphere (ICOOL) Conference, 12-14 Jan, Muscat, Oman.
Awards:
2003 SEG Hugh E. McKinstry Student Research Award, funding of PhD field work.