Founding Editor of Gondwana Research as well as the founding Secretary General of the International Association for Gondwana Research. Research fields include petrology, fluid inclusions, geochemistry, geochronology and supercontinent tectonics. Recipient of National Mineral Award, Outstanding Geologist Award, Thomson Reuters 2012 Research Front Award, Global Talent Award, Island Arc Award and Island Arc Award and Thomson Reuters High Cited Researcher recognition.