Celia Dalou, CRPG-CNRS, Nancy, France
Biography
Celia Dalou is a CNRS researcher in experimental petrology at the Centre de Recherches Pétrographiques et Géochimiques (CRPG, CNRS) in Nancy, France. Her research focuses on the partitioning and isotopic fractionation of volatile elements (H, C, N, S) during melting, degassing, evaporation, and metal–silicate segregation. By bridging experimental petrology, geochemistry, and planetary science, her work advances understanding of the role of volatiles in Earth’s chemical evolution, planetary differentiation, and the origin of planetary volatile inventories. She earned her PhD in 2011 at the Laboratoire Magmas et Volcans (Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand), followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the Carnegie Institution of Washington and by a position as research associate at the University of Minnesota. She joined the CRPG in 2017, where she is now a permanent CNRS researcher.
Motivation for serving the EAG council
My motivation to join the EAG Council stems from a strong commitment to the geochemical community, which has been central throughout my career. The collaborative spirit and intellectual openness of our field are values worth strengthening, and the EAG Council plays a key role in translating them into concrete initiatives that benefit our diverse community. Experience gained as head of the experimental facility and liaison for students in my laboratory has reinforced my awareness of mentoring and the importance of supportive environments for the next generation of geochemists. These responsibilities have also provided insight into the challenges faced by early-career scientists, from securing training opportunities to building professional networks. If elected, I would focus on supporting early-career researchers by developing workshops and initiatives that foster engagement, professional growth, and inclusiveness.