Dr Bill Landenberger

Senior Lecturer

School of Environmental and Life Sciences (Earth Sciences)

Email:bill.landenberger@newcastle.edu.au
Phone:(02) 4921 6366

Career Summary

Biography

Research Expertise
Current fields of research include: 1. Petrological and geochemical investigations of rocks of mantle origin associated with granite batholiths, in order to better assess the tectonic history of the New England Orogen. 2. Studies of the geochemical development of mafic enclaves in granites, and their contribution to granite geochemistry. 3. Petrological and geochemical investigations of rocks of mantle origin (chiefly dykes) associated with granite batholiths, in order to assess their contribution to both the variation within, and the differences between granitoid suites. 4. Petrogenetic studies of contrasting granitoid suites, including the assessment of mantle versus crustal sources, and the role of hybridization. 5. Studies on the emplacement mechanisms of granitoid rocks at varying crustal levels. 6. Further zircon work on granites of the New England Batholith to refine ages of the suites (particularly S-types) and to date source rocks to aid with characterization of the crustal source(s).

Teaching Expertise
My teaching expertise at 2000 & 3000 level focuses on mineralogy and petrology as well as field geology. I am also heavily involved in first year teaching, coordinating both 1000 level courses. These first year courses have undergone extensive curriculum redevelopment over the last five years, and I have overseen the merging of geology and physical geography this level.

Administrative Expertise
Deputy Head of School (School of Environmental & Life Sciences) July 2007-December 2014
Program Convenor (Bachelor of Science) July 2014-December 2015
Head of Discipline (Earth Sciences) July 2015-Present

Qualifications

PhD, University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Science, University of Newcastle

Keywords

Crustal Evolution
Field Geology
Geology
Igneous rocks
Mineralogy
Petrogenesis
Petrology
Volcanoes

Fields of Research

Code	Description	Percentage
370509	Sedimentology	100

Professional Experience

UON Appointment

Title	Organisation / Department
Senior Lecturer	University of Newcastle School of Environmental and Life Sciences Australia
Senior Lecturer	University of Newcastle School of Environmental and Life Sciences Australia

Academic appointment

Dates	Title	Organisation / Department
1/1/1997 -	Lecturer	University of Newcastle School of Environmental and Life Sciences Australia

Membership

Dates	Title	Organisation / Department
	Member - Geological Society of Australia	Geological Society of Australia Australia

Awards

Award

Year	Award
2012	Teaching Service Award Faculty of Science and Information Technology, University of Newcastle

Teaching

Code	Course	Role	Duration
GEOS2080	Earth Science Field Course Faculty of Science and Information Technology, University of Newcastle GEOS2080 exposes students to a broad range of skills required by professional Earth Scientists and Geologists. Topographic map and aerial photo interpretation are covered and basic geometric and surveying principles are introduced. Field investigations are used to illustrate how these skills are applied. There are two field components to the course. The major field component of the course deals with the interpretation of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks, the mapping of igneous plutons and metamorphic sequences, the production of stratigraphic logs and the preparation of a detailed field report including the presentation of geological and environmental data. Another component covers geometric and surveying principles, as well as local sedimentology and stratigraphic interpretation.	Course coordinator, lecturer and tutor.	1/2/2009 - 14/7/2017
GEOS2170	Optical Mineralogy & Igneous Petrology Faculty of Science and Information Technology, University of Newcastle Provides an introduction to optical crystallography, rock-forming minerals and igneous petrology. The course provides the fundamentals of mineral identification using the petrological microscope, mineral chemistry, and the petrogenesis of igneous rocks in relation to plate tectonic environment. Lectures encompass the theoretical sections of the course, while the practical aspect is delivered by the use of microscopes and rock thin-sections.	Course coordinator, lecturer and tutor.	1/3/2001 - 14/7/2017
GEOS1050	Earth Processes & Products Faculty of Science and Information Technology, University of Newcastle Earth Processes & Products builds on the "big picture" presentation of Earth systems presented in semester 1 (GEOS1040). The course details the processes that have shaped and continue to shape our planet, and the products of these processes that form the world around us. To this end, the course examines in detail the chemistry and structure of rock forming minerals, the characteristics of volcanoes and their products, changes in rocks caused by internal processes of deformation and heating, and processes that sculpt Earth's surface. Formation and human use of Earth's energy and mineral resources are also addressed, including current and possible future energy sources. A two-day field trip is held over one weekend during the semester to bring students into direct contact with the processes which shape our planet. The topics covered provide the necessary grounding for continuing studies in a major in Earth Sciences and Environmental Sciences.	Course coordinator, lecturer and tutor.	1/3/2005 - 14/7/2017
GEOS1040	Earth's Dynamic Systems Faculty of Science and Information Technology, University of Newcastle The Earth is an evolving and dynamic planet. Changes that take place and at the rate at which they occur have the potential to dramatically affect the way we live. Understanding past evolutionary changes in the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere that shape our planet, and the crucial interactions between these systems, is fundamental in predicting the course and impact of future changes. Topics covered provide the necessary grounding for continuing studies in Earth and Environmental Sciences, including Geology and Physical Geography.	Course coordinator, lecturer & tutor	1/3/2003 - 14/7/2017
GEOS2190	Structural & Field Geology Faculty of Science and Information Technology, University of Newcastle Geological mapping is a key tool in understanding past environments and the processes that shape Planet Earth. This course provides an introduction to geological structures, and equips students with the skills to resolve the deformation processes operating in the earth's crust through the description, analysis and mapping of deformed rocks. The course consists of a series of lectures and laboratory classes during the first half of the semester, as well as a week-long field mapping exercise run during the mid semester break. The mapping module builds on the introductory field mapping course (GEOS 2080), using more complex geological environments. The fieldwork focuses on the relations between sediment deposition and folding and faulting in dynamic tectonic systems.	Course coordinator (interim) and excursion leader	1/8/2013 - 1/12/2014
GEOS3110	Igneous Petrology & Crustal Evolution Faculty of Science and Information Technology, University of Newcastle The first section of this course deals with the high temperature geochemistry of magmatic processes. The second section provides a detailed analysis of the major tectonic and petrological processes involved in the generation of the major rock groups on the planet (basalts, andesites, granites). The third section examines the changes in continental building processes, using the Australian continent as the example.	Course coordinator, lecturer and tutor.	1/3/2005 - 14/7/2017

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Publications

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Journal article (6 outputs)

Year

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2018

Maravelis AG, Catuneanu O, Nordsvan A, Landenberger B, Zelilidis A, 'Interplay of tectonism and eustasy during the Early Permian icehouse: Southern Sydney Basin, southeast Australia', GEOLOGICAL JOURNAL, 53 1372-1403 (2018) [C1]

DOI	10.1002/gj.2962
Citations	Scopus - 9Web of Science - 9

2017

McKibbin SJ, Landenberger B, Fanning CM, 'First magmatism in the New England Batholith, Australia: forearc and arc-back-arc components in the Bakers Creek Suite gabbros', SOLID EARTH, 8 421-434 (2017) [C1]

DOI	10.5194/se-8-421-2017
Citations	Scopus - 10Web of Science - 9

2011

Phillips G, Landenberger B, Belousova EA, 'Building the New England Batholith, eastern Australia-Linking granite petrogenesis with geodynamic setting using Hf isotopes in zircon', Lithos, 122 1-12 (2011) [C1]

DOI	10.1016/j.lithos.2010.11.005
Citations	Scopus - 53Web of Science - 53

2002

Jenkins RB, Landenberger B, Collins WJ, 'Late Palaeozoic retreating and advancing subduction boundary in the New England Fold Belt, New South Wales', Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 49 467-489 (2002) [C1]

Citations	Scopus - 88Web of Science - 86
Co-authors	Bill Collins

1996

Landenberger B, Collins WJ, 'Derivation of A-type granites from a dehydrated charnockitic lower crust: Evidence from the Chaelundi complex, eastern Australia', JOURNAL OF PETROLOGY, 37 145-170 (1996)

DOI	10.1093/petrology/37.1.145
Citations	Scopus - 285Web of Science - 258
Co-authors	Bill Collins

1995

LANDENBERGER B, FARRELL TR, OFFLER R, COLLINS WJ, WHITFORD DJ, 'TECTONIC IMPLICATIONS OF RB-SR BIOTITE AGES FOR THE HILLGROVE PLUTONIC SUITE, NEW-ENGLAND FOLD BELT, NSW, AUSTRALIA', PRECAMBRIAN RESEARCH, 71 251-263 (1995)

DOI	10.1016/0301-9268(94)00064-X
Citations	Scopus - 39Web of Science - 39
Co-authors	Bill Collins, Robin Offler

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Conference (6 outputs)

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2012

Meek I, Collins WJ, Landenberger B, 'Using the trace element chemistry of igneous rocks to track changes in crustal thickness: A case study of the southern New England Orogen, eastern Australia', Proceedings of the 34th International Geological Congress 2012, Brisbane, QLD (2012) [E3]

Co-authors	Bill Collins

2012

Meek I, Collins WJ, Landenberger B, 'The Bundarra supersuite: A case study in deep crustal hot zone development of extensional orogen granitoids', Proceedings of the 34th International Geological Congress 2012, Brisbane, QLD (2012) [E3]

Co-authors	Bill Collins

2010

Meek I, Landenberger B, 'Geochemical, isotopic and petrographic constraints on the origin and development of the Barrington Tops Batholith', NEO 2010: New England Orogen 2010. Proceedings of a Conference Held at the University of New England, Armidale, Armidale, NSW (2010) [E2]

2010

Landenberger B, McKibbin S, Collins B, 'Genesis and age of magmas of the Hillgrove Batholith, southern New England Orogen', NEO 2010: New England Orogen 2010. Proceedings of a Conference Held at the University of New England, Armidale, Armidale, NSW (2010) [E2]

2000

Landenberger B, Collins WJ, 'Gabbroids, Basalts & Lamprophyres of the New England Batholith: a legacy of Late Carboniferous to Middle Triassic Arc Migration', Abstracts of the 15th Australian Geological Convention, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia (2000) [E3]

Co-authors	Bill Collins

1998

Landenberger B, Collins WJ, 'Evidence for mantle control on the character of I-type granites: examples from the New England Batholith', Geoscience for the New Millenium, Townsville, Australia - July, 1998 (1998) [E3]

Co-authors	Bill Collins

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Grants and Funding

Summary

Number of grants	5
Total funding	$42,905

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20171 grants / $5,000

Jake Breckenridge PhD Project - University of Newcastle$5,000

Funding body: NSW Department of Industry Skills and Regional Development

Funding body	NSW Department of Industry Skills and Regional Development
Project Team	Doctor Bill Landenberger, Kevin Ruming, Mr Jake Breckenridge
Scheme	Research Grant
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2017
Funding Finish	2017
GNo	G1701090
Type Of Funding	C2400 – Aust StateTerritoryLocal – Other
Category	2400
UON	Y

20051 grants / $5,305

2005 RIBG allocation$5,305

Funding body: University of Newcastle

Funding body	University of Newcastle
Project Team	Doctor Bill Landenberger
Scheme	Research Infrastructure Block Grant (RIBG)
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2005
Funding Finish	2005
GNo	G0185837
Type Of Funding	Internal
Category	INTE
UON	Y

20041 grants / $7,600

The origin of zinc-skarn ores and the character of their driving intrusions$7,600

Funding body: University of Newcastle

Funding body	University of Newcastle
Project Team	Conjoint Associate Professor Philip Seccombe, Prof BILL Collins, Doctor Bill Landenberger
Scheme	Project Grant
Role	Investigator
Funding Start	2004
Funding Finish	2004
GNo	G0183568
Type Of Funding	Internal
Category	INTE
UON	Y

20031 grants / $11,000

Geological setting and environmental controls on economic skarn ore formation.$11,000

Funding body: University of Newcastle

Funding body	University of Newcastle
Project Team	Conjoint Associate Professor Philip Seccombe, Prof BILL Collins, Doctor Bill Landenberger
Scheme	Project Grant
Role	Investigator
Funding Start	2003
Funding Finish	2003
GNo	G0182390
Type Of Funding	Internal
Category	INTE
UON	Y

19991 grants / $14,000

Mantle Contributions to Granite Genesis and Crustal Growth in the New England Batholith$14,000

Funding body: University of Newcastle

Funding body	University of Newcastle
Project Team	Doctor Bill Landenberger
Scheme	New Staff Grant
Role	Lead
Funding Start	1999
Funding Finish	1999
GNo	G0178699
Type Of Funding	Internal
Category	INTE
UON	Y

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Research Supervision

Number of supervisions

Completed4

Current2

Current Supervision

Commenced	Level of Study	Research Title	Program	Supervisor Type
2020	PhD	Central Plateau Project Research Proposal	PhD (Earth Sciences), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle	Co-Supervisor
2016	PhD	Towards A Methodology for Modelling Asbestiform Chrysotile Distribution in Alpine Serpentinites	PhD (Geology), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle	Co-Supervisor

Past Supervision

Year	Level of Study	Research Title	Program	Supervisor Type
2017	PhD	The Proterozoic History Of The Northern And Western Siberian Cratonic Margins Based On Results Of U-Pb-Hf Detrital Zircon Analysis	PhD (Geology), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle	Principal Supervisor
2013	PhD	Implications of Structural, Metamorphic and Stratigraphic Features in a Palaeozoic Subduction Complex, Southeastern NSW, Australia	PhD (Geology), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle	Co-Supervisor
2009	PhD	Sulfur- and Lead-Isotope Signatures of Selected Middle Silurian to Carboniferous Mineral Systems of the Lachlan Orogen, Eastern New South Wales - Implications for Metallogenesis	PhD (Geology), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle	Co-Supervisor
2009	PhD	Insights Into the Origin of Lachlan Fold Belt Granites: Integrating Physical Characteristics With Isotopic Indicators	PhD (Geology), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle	Principal Supervisor

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