Vetere Francesco

Sezione di Scienze della Terra
Via Laterina 8 - 53100 Siena
Tel. 0577 232576 (int. 2576)
Email: francesco.vetere@unisi.it

I am associated professor in petrology and volcanology at the Department DSFTA, University of Siena, Italy. I earned my Ph.D. in 2006 with a dissertation titled "Viscous flow of magmas from Unzen volcano, Japan – Implications for magma mixing and ascent" at the University of Hannover, Germany.

My research focuses on characterizing magmatic systems, particularly investigating magma rheology, crystallization processes, and the time scales of magma interactions. Since 2002, I have conducted extensive laboratory work, primarily centered on developing experimental approaches and models to study the viscosity of silicate melts and magmas varying pressure, temperature, and compositional conditions. as well as an extensive laboratory work the role of volatiles (H₂O, CO₂, S, F, Cl) in magmas under high temperature and pressure across different oxidation states (fO₂). Recently, I have expanded my research to explore the rheology of planetary magmas and the role of molten rock in planetary systems. This new interest reflects my passion for understanding how magmatic processes drive the evolution of planetary interiors, surfaces, and atmospheres.