Britany L. Kulka

Current Research

I started my DPhil in fall of 2021. My focus is on high-pressure, high-temperature studies of bridgmanite with various compositions using diamond anvil cells (DACs) at synchrotron facilities to collect in situ X-ray diffraction (XRD). By merging experimental methods with ab initio DFT calculations, I aim to combine two different approaches to the same questions. I work with both Hauke Marquardt and Andrew Walker.

Previous Research

I hold both an MSc (2021) and BSc (2019) from Arizona State University (Arizona, USA).
For my MSc thesis, I worked with Sang-Heon (Dan) Shim on oxygen fugacity control in DAC experiments through the use of a pressure medium mixture containing argon and hydrogen. 
For my BSc thesis, I also worked with Dan Shim and Kurt Leinenweber on large volume press calibration through which the pressure-temperuature conditions of bridgmanite-akimotoite-majorite triple-point was found.

If you are interested in learning more about what I do or are considering applying/accepting a PhD position in the department and want to know what it is like being an international student, please feel free to reach out via email.