Nicolas Randazzo

Who am I?

Hello There! I am a fourth year PhD student at McMaster University who is studying Geochemistry, Sedimentology, and Astrobiology under the supervision of Dr. Sang-Tae Kim and Dr. Janok Bhattacharya. My current projects heavily focus on applying concepts of sequence stratigraphy with paleoclimate reconstruction using both stable isotope and elemental geochemistry. My research focuses on obtaining geochemical data from sedimentary cores and combining this information with sedimentology of the Cretaceous Western Interior Seaway (KWIS) and absolute age-dating from sanidines and detrital zircons. I also have a couple smaller projects including a Martian analog study and would like to further explore astrobiological research in the future. I am a big supporter of interdisciplinary collaboration and am always looking for opportunities for innovation.

I also have a high degree of interest in anthropology, archaeology, forensic science, ancient and modern history, astronomy, the origin of life, religious studies, evolutionary and cellular biology, physics, chemistry and law.

I am also a fan of the arts and enjoy painting, the art of filmmaking and film critique, writing stories, reading about almost anything, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, the science and art of coffee, and playing the guitar.

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