Adrienn Maria Szucs
Ph.D, M.Sc.

Geochemist / Mineralogist

I am a geochemist and mineralogist working on critical mineral systems, material characterisation, and mineral transformation processes. My research sits at the interface of geochemistry, materials science, and environmental science, with a focus on rare earth element (REE) behaviour, mineral stability, and reaction mechanisms, particularly under low-temperature and subsurface conditions.

My work involves experimental geochemistry and mineralogical analysis, including the study of REE-bearing minerals in both geological materials and industrial by-products. I use a combination of solid-state, microscopic, and spectroscopic techniques, such as scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), and micro–X-ray fluorescence (micro-XRF), to investigate mineral assemblages, mineral–fluid interactions, reaction pathways, and phase stability. These approaches are applied across a range of geological contexts and, where appropriate, extended to related fields such as materials science.

Working across these boundaries is something I actively value. I believe progress comes from allowing ideas and methods to move freely between fields, rather than confining people or problems to disciplinary labels. I am keen to engage with both researchers and the wider public, as meaningful insight often emerges from unexpected perspectives and conversations.