Mineral Physics Group

This group was set up in 1996 and has the aim of advancing the understanding of the fundamental physical and chemical processes that determine the properties of minerals and brings together researchers from all areas of high-pressure mineralogy & crystallography, mineral magnetism, molecular crystallography, computational mineral physics, geophysics and planetary science. The group aims to stimulate interest in mineral physics by facilitating the exchange of information between members of the mineral physics community, running regular meetings where current research is discussed and provide bursaries so that members of the community can develop, undertake, apply and communicate their research. Follow us @MinPhys_minsoc for regular updates.

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Committee

• Fred Wilson-Spencer
• Eleanor Jennings
• Stephen Stackhouse
• Oliver Lord
• Auriol Rae
• Claire Nichols
• Tetsuya Komabayashi
• Frederick Richards
• Simon Hunt
• Zena Younes
• John Wheeler

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Research in Progress meeting 2026

Research in Progress meeting 2026

Oxford - July 8th and 9th

Registration for the Mineral Physics Group Research in Progress meeting 2026 is now open! This year’s meeting will be hosted at the University of Oxford on 8th and 9th July 2026. Our Research in Progress meetings bring together post-graduate and post-doctoral researchers from all areas of high-pressure mineralogy & crystallography, mineral magnetism, molecular crystallography, computational mineral physics, geophysics, and planetary science to encourage the development of collaborations and sharing of results from recent research.

The Mineral Physics Group provides a travel bursary to support the attendance of this meeting and others like it. The scheme is being expanded to make some caring expenses eligible. Details of the Mineral Physics Group Travel Bursary Scheme can be found at www.minersoc.org/mpg-bursaries