Melange melting in subduction zones
The aim of my PhD is to improve our understanding of melting processes in subduction zones. I specifically focus on the mélange melting model, which proposes that subducted basalt and sediment mix physically (along with mantle peridotite) prior to melting. To explore this model, I am conducting high-pressure/high-temperature experiments using a piston-cylinder apparatus. The resulting run products are analyzed using scanning electron microscopy and electron probe microanalysis.

Academic Education
10/2022 - 01/2025	M. Sc. Geowissenschaften, Universität Münster
10/2019 - 10/2022	B. Sc. Geowissenschaften, Universität Münster

Doctorates

Experimental constraints on melting of mélanges in subduction zones
Candidate: Aaron Menke | Supervisors: Klemme, Stephan
Period of time: 01/04/2025 - 31/03/2028
Doctoral examination procedure finished at: Doctoral examination procedure at University of Münster