Stafford McKnight
| Position | Lecturer | 
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|---|---|---|
| Office | Y236 (Y Building, Level 2, East Wing) | |
| Phone | +613 53279262 | |
| s.mcknight@federation.edu.au |
Research interests
- Applications of x-ray diffraction analysis in mineralogy
- Low grade metamorphism
- Clay minerals associated with hydrothermal alteration
- Transmission electron microscopy applications to mineralogy
- Rare element pegmatites
Short biography
Joined the predecessor FedUni institution in 1976 as lecturer in geology after 3 years as demonstrator at the University of Newcastle. Two years secondment to the ceramics industry as research scientist 1995-1997.
Qualifications
- B.Sc Hons (Newcastle)
Teaching areas
- Mineralogy and petrology
- Analytical techniques
- Third year mapping field camp