Originally trained in geology and mineralogy, and with a PhD in geochemistry, Patrice’s research interests have broadened to include environmental and exploration geochemistry, hydrogeochemistry, isotope geochemistry, low-density geochemical mapping, and forensic geochemistry. He is affiliated with Geoscience Australia, Curtin University, and the Australian National University. He is/has been Associate Editor for several scientific journals and Councillor for the AAG and IAGC.