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Introduction

Since my master thesis in 2011 I have studied the metallogeny of economic manganese (Mn) oxyhydroxides deposits. These deposits have a strong link to supergene weathering (rocks weathered by meteoric waters) and tend to highly concentrate some metals. In September 2013 I have started a Ph.D in applied geology in order to highlight some correlations between these supergene deposits and the geodynamic of Europe (continental exhumation in geological times). That is why my Ph.D is now focusing on the mineralogy, geochemistry, petrology and geochronology of these deposits. At the same time I'm in charge of practical lessons in aforementioned fields.

Ph.D title: "Genesis of supergene deposits - Implications to the understanding of geodynamic processes in Europe" Supervisor: Prof. Dr Johan YANS.

Teaching assistant :

Geochemistry and Mineralogy (SGEOLB308),
Petrology of magmatic and metamorphic rocks (SGEOLB307),
Metallogeny (SGEOLB306),
Radiocristallography, Mineralogy and Petrography of magmatic and metamorphic rocks (SCHIB207).

Diplomas

2011 - Bachelor in Geological Sciences (FUNDP - Namur) - GD

2013 - Master in Geological Sciences (ULB - Bruxelles) - GD

Areas of expertise

Metallogeny of supergene ores
Elemental geochemistry (REE, Trace, Major)
Geochronology
Mineralogy and crystallography
Petrology of magmatic and metamorphic rocks
Geochemistry of stable isotopes

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Research Output 2013 2018

9 Citations
2 h-Index
20 Conference contribution
7 Article
4 Abstract
2 Chapter (peer-reviewed)
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Formation of the oxidized manganiferous rocks of the Les Plattes Member (Ottré Formation, Salm Group) in the Stavelot Massif: timing and weathering

Dekoninck, A., Monié, P., Hatert, F., Blockmans, S., Rochez, G. & Yans, J. Sep 2018 6th International Geologica Belgica Meeting 2018. 2 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Late Oligocene-Pliocene weathering periods in Europe evidenced by new 40Ar/39Ar dating on cryptomelane from the Stavelot Massif (NE Ardenne, Belgium).

Dekoninck, A., Monié, P., Hatert, F., Blockmans, S., Rochez, G. & Yans, J. Oct 2018 26ème Réunion des Sciences de la Terre. 1 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Mineralogy and Genesis of the Polymetallic and Polyphased Low Grade Fe-Mn-Cu Ore of Jbel Rhals Deposit (Eastern High Atlas, Morocco)

Verhaert, M., Bernard, A., Saddiqi, O., Dekoninck, A., Essalhi, M. & Yans, J. 25 Jan 2018 In : Minerals. 8, 2, 23 p., 39

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

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Mixed hydrothermal and meteoric fluids evidenced by unusual H- and O-isotope compositions of kaolinite-halloysite in the Fe(-Mn) Tamra deposit (Nefza district, NW Tunisia)

Dekoninck, A., Moussi, B., Vennemann, T., Jamoussi, F., Mattielli, N., Decrée, S., Chaftar, H-R., Hatira, N. & Yans, J. 17 Jul 2018 In : Applied Clay Science. 163, p. 33-45 10.1016/j.clay.2018.07.007

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

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