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Interface-coupled dissolution-precipitation as the mechanism of mineral replacement.
Phase transformations in minerals with particular reference to the evolution of microstructure.
The use of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) in mineralogy and the interpretation of crystallographic information.
The characterisation of mineral structural changes by the use of diffraction and spectroscopic methods.
The mechanisms that control large-scale earth processes such as metamorphism, metasomatism and weathering.

Academic Education
10/1973 - 06/1976	PhD., University of Cambridge, England
10/1970 - 07/1973	Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Geology, University of London, Birkbeck College
02/1967	Diploma in Education, University of Newcastle, Australia
1966	Bachelor of Science in Physics, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Work Experience
since 10/1995	Professor of pure and applied Mineralogy, University of Münster
10/1993 - 09/1995	Churchill College Cambridge, Admissions and senior tutor
10/1981 - 09/1995	Lecturer, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge
10/1979 - 10/1981	Senior research associate, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge
10/1976 - 10/1979	Postdoctoral research fellow, Depatment of Mineralogy and Petrology, University of Cambridge
09/1969 - 08/1973	Physics teacher, London
02/1968 - 08/1969	Physics teacher, Sydney Australia
Functions and Memberships
since 10/1995	Member of the German Mineralogical Society (DMG)
since 10/1995	Member of the European Geochemical Society
since 10/1981	Member of the American Mineralogical society
since 10/1981	Member of the Mineralogical Society of Great Britain

Microstructurally controlled trace element (Zr, U-Pb) concentrations in metamorphic rutile: An example from the amphibolites of the Bergen Arcs Moore J, Beinlich A, Porter JK, Talavera C, Berndt J, Piazolo A, Putnis A (2020) In: Journal of Metamorphic Geology, 38 Type of Publication: Research article (journal)
Stress orientation-dependent reactions during metamorphism. Moore J, Beinlich A, Austrheim H, Putnis A (2019) In: Geology, 47 Type of Publication: Research article (journal)
Monazite as a monitor of melt-rock interaction during cooling and exhumation. Prent A, Beinlich A, Morrissey LJ, Raimondo T, Clark C, Putnis A (2019) In: Journal of Metamorphic Geology, 37 Type of Publication: Research article (journal)
Kinetics and mineralogical analysis of copper dissolution from a bornite/chalcopyrite composite sample in ferric chloride and methanesulphonic-acid solutions Hidalgo T, Kuhar L, Beinlich A, Putnis A (2019) In: Hydrometallurgy, 188 Type of Publication: Research article (journal)
Textural and chemical evolution of pyroxene during hydration and deformation: A consequence of retrograde metamorphism Centrella S, Putnis A, Lanari P, Austrheim H (2018) In: Lithos, 296 Type of Publication: Research article (journal)

CO2-React - Geological Carbon Storage (CO2-React) Duration: 01/03/2013 - 28/02/2017 Funded by: EC FP 7 - Marie Curie Actions - Initial Training Networks Type of project: EU-project hosted outside University of Münster
Flow in Transforming Porous Media (FlowTrans) Duration: 01/01/2013 - 31/12/2016 Funded by: EC FP 7 - Marie Curie Actions - Initial Training Networks Type of project: EU-project hosted outside University of Münster
Mineral Scale formation: from the atomic to the field scale (MINSC) Duration: 01/06/2012 - 31/05/2016 Funded by: EC FP 7 - Marie Curie Actions - Initial Training Networks Type of project: EU-project hosted outside University of Münster
CO2 sequestration in peridotites - experimental carbonation of olivine and pyroxene Duration: 02/02/2011 - 31/12/2015 Funded by: DFG - Individual Grants Programme Type of project: Individual project
Novel Nanomagnetic Oxide Composites: Giant-exchange-bias storage devices (NMOC) Duration: 16/11/2010 - 15/11/2013 Funded by: NRW.Bank Type of project: Individual project

Roebling Medal Awarded by: Mineralogical Society of America Award given to: Putnis, Andrew Announced at: 20/09/2019 \| Date of awarding: 15/10/2020 Type of distinction: Research award or other distinction
Robert Wilhelm Bunsen Medal Awarded by: European Geosciences Union (EGU) Award given to: Putnis, Andrew Announced at: 15/04/2018 \| Date of awarding: 15/04/2018 Type of distinction: Research award or other distinction
Abraham-Gottlob-Werner-Medaille in Silber Awarded by: Deutsche Mineralogische Gesellschaft Award given to: Putnis, Andrew Announced at: 15/09/2009 \| Date of awarding: 15/09/2009 Type of distinction: Research award or other distinction

Relationship between density, volume and mass transfer through a fluid phase during hydration reactions in the Bergen Arcs, Norway Candidate: Centrella, Stephen \| Supervisors: Putnis, Andrew Period of time: until 30/11/2016 Doctoral examination procedure finished at: Doctoral examination procedure at University of Münster
Porosity generation during mineral replacement reactions Candidate: Pedrosa, Elisabete Trindade \| Supervisors: Putnis, Andrew Period of time: 03/06/2013 - 23/11/2016 Doctoral examination procedure finished at: Doctoral examination procedure at University of Münster
A non-classical analysis of BaSO4 precipitation and the role of organic polyelectrolytes Candidate: Ruiz-Agudo, Cristina \| Supervisors: Putnis, Andrew Period of time: until 18/12/2015 Doctoral examination procedure finished at: Doctoral examination procedure at University of Münster
Olivine reactivity: From the atomic to the macroscopic scale Candidate: King, Helen \| Supervisors: Putnis, Andrew Period of time: 26/01/2011 - 09/05/2011 Doctoral examination procedure finished at: Doctoral examination procedure at University of Münster
Hydrothermal replacement of calcium carbonate by apatite Candidate: Kasioptas, Argyrios \| Supervisors: Putnis, Andrew Period of time: until 19/08/2010 Doctoral examination procedure finished at: Doctoral examination procedure at University of Münster

Relationship between density, volume and mass transfer through a fluid phase during hydration reactions in the Bergen Arcs, Norway Candidate: Centrella, Stephen \| Supervisors: Putnis, Andrew Period of time: until 30/11/2016 Doctoral examination procedure finished at: Doctoral examination procedure at University of Münster
Porosity generation during mineral replacement reactions Candidate: Pedrosa, Elisabete Trindade \| Supervisors: Putnis, Andrew Period of time: 03/06/2013 - 23/11/2016 Doctoral examination procedure finished at: Doctoral examination procedure at University of Münster
A non-classical analysis of BaSO4 precipitation and the role of organic polyelectrolytes Candidate: Ruiz-Agudo, Cristina \| Supervisors: Putnis, Andrew Period of time: until 18/12/2015 Doctoral examination procedure finished at: Doctoral examination procedure at University of Münster
Olivine reactivity: From the atomic to the macroscopic scale Candidate: King, Helen \| Supervisors: Putnis, Andrew Period of time: 26/01/2011 - 09/05/2011 Doctoral examination procedure finished at: Doctoral examination procedure at University of Münster
Hydrothermal replacement of calcium carbonate by apatite Candidate: Kasioptas, Argyrios \| Supervisors: Putnis, Andrew Period of time: until 19/08/2010 Doctoral examination procedure finished at: Doctoral examination procedure at University of Münster