I obtained my PhD at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in 1995 and have worked in South Africa (University of Johannesburg, North-West University) and Australia (James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland) before my current employment at NMBU (since May 2021).
My research activities relate to the following themes: (1) Geology of high-grade metamorphic terrains; (2) Modelling of crustal and mantle fluids; (3) Chinese ore deposits; (4) Water quality of South African rivers; (5) The geology and environmental impact of black shale in the Oslo region, Norway; (6) Geoscience education.
I have taught a wide variety of different geology courses, including environmental geology, geochemistry, geological mapping, introductory geology, metamorphic petrology, mineralogy, structural geology, and thermodynamics.
I have non-remunerated appointments in South Africa at North-West University (extraordinary professor: NWU link) and the University of Johannesburg (visiting researcher: UJ link), and in Australia at James Cook University (adjunct researcher associate: JCU link).
Student research projects: I am looking for students (MSc, special syllabus/spesial pensum) who are interested in doing research related to one the projects listed above. Please see Other and CV for a more detailed description of these projects and how you could get involved.
- Environmental geochemistry and mineralogy
- Hydrothermal mineralisation
- Thermodynamic modelling
- Fluid-rock interaction
- High-grade metamorphism
- Fluid inclusions
Liste med publikasjoner fra min forskning. (Cristin)
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Total number of peer-reviewed publications and book chapters since 1995: more than 85
Journal publications:
Le, T.X., Dirks, P.H., Sanislav, I.V., Huizenga, J.M., Cocker, H.A. and Nguyen, G.T.T., 2024P-T conditions of metamorphic and hydrothermal events at Tick Hill Gold Deposit, Mt Isa, Queensland, Australia. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1080/08120099.2024.2320195
Li, G., Gong, M., Yan, M., Zhang, D., Huizenga, J.M., Zhang, X., Gao, Q., Wei, J. (2024). Petrogenesis of Middle Triassic Mafic Enclaves and Host Granodiorite in the Eastern Kunlun Orogenic Belt, NW China: Implications for Continental Crust Growth in Syn-Collisional Setting. ACS Earth and Space Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsearthspacechem.3c00260
Yan, M., Li, G., Shi, W., Huizenga, J.M., Turlin, F., Xu, C., Moritz, R., Wei, J. (2024). Recognizing crystal accumulation in plutonic system: Evidence from mafic microgranular enclaves in Early Silurian Qingshan granodiorite, North Qilian Orogenic Belt, NW China. Lithos, 107518. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lithos.2024.107518
Wang, S., Li, W. Xu, Z., Huizenga, J.M., Zhang, X., Xu, C., Yu, S., Li, Y., Wei, Y. (2024). Genesis of the Wutuogou Ag-Pb-Zn deposit in the Eastern Kunlun Orogenic Belt, NW China: Constraints from calcite U-Pb geochronology, mineral chemistry, and in-situ sulfur isotopes. Ore Geology Reviews, 105880. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2024.105880
Van Reenen, D.D., Smit, C.A., Huizenga, J.M., Tsonogae, T., Safonov, O. (2023). Thermo-tectonic evolution of the Neoarchaean Southern Marginal Zone of the Limpopo granulite Complex (South Africa). South African Journal of Geology 126, 373-406. https://doi.org/10.25131/sajg.126.0027
Deng, J., Chen, F., Shu, Q., Wang, Q., Li, G., Cui, X., Huizenga, J.M., Hu, X. (2023). Mineralogy, fluid inclusion and stable isotope study of the Jinchanghe Zn-Pb-Fe-Cu skarn deposit in southwestern China. Mineralium Deposita, 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00126-023-01234-3
Xu, C., Zhao, X., Huizenga, J.M., Wei, J., Hu, Y. and Zhao, Z. (2023). Garnet U-Pb dating and magnetite geochemistry: Constraints on the origin of Fe mineralization in the Huogeqi polymetallic deposit, Northern China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105747. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2023.105747
Wong, Y., He, C., Tang, J., Huizenga, J.M., Wang, L., Lang, X. (2023). Metal source and hydrothermal evolution of a quartz vein-hosted tungsten deposit using wolframite and scheelite geochemistry, an example from the Jiaoxi tungsten deposit, Tibet. American Mineralogist 108, 1258-1274. https://doi.org/10.2138/am-2022-8440
Dai, Z., Li, G., Yang, Z., Xie, Y., Fu, J., Xiang, A., Huizenga, J.M., Huang, C., Liang, W., Cao, H., 2023. Long-lived magmatic evolution and mineralization resulted in formation of the giant Cuonadong Sn-W-Be polymetallic deposit, southern Tibet. Ore Geology Reviews, p.105434. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2023.105434
De Roever, E.W., Harley, S.L., Huizenga, J.M., 2023. Primary cordierite with > 2.5 wt% CO2 from the UHT Bakhuis Granulite Belt, Surinam: CO2 fluid phase saturation during ultrahigh-temperature metamorphism. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 178, 26. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00410-023-02003-1
Zhao, X., Li, N.B., Niu, H.C., Wang, J., Yan, S., Yang, Y.Y., Fu, R.X., 2022. HREE enrichment during magmatic evolution recorded by apatite: Implication for the ion-adsorption HREE mineralization in South China. Lithos, 106896. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lithos.2022.106896
Wong, Y., He, C., Tang, J., Huizenga, J.M., Wang, L., Lang, X. (in press). Metal source and hydrothermal evolution of a quartz vein-hosted tungsten deposit using wolframite and scheelite geochemistry, an example from the Jiaoxi tungsten deposit, Tibet. American Mineralogist. https://doi.org/10.2138/am-2022-8440
Xu, C., Zhao, X., Huizenga, J.M., Wei, J., Zhou, H., Wang, F., Zhang, X. (2022). Petrogenesis of Permian to Triassic granitoids from the East Kunlun Orogenic Belt: implications for crustal evolution during oceanic subduction and continental collision. International Geology Review. https://doi.org/10.1080/00206814.2022.2106587
Murphy, B.S, Huizenga, J.M., Bedrosian, P.A. (2022). Graphite as an electrically conductive indicator of ancient crustal-scale fluid flow within mineral systems. Earth and Planetary Science Letters. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsl.2022.117700
Touret, J.L.R., Santosh, M., Huizenga, J.M. (2022). Composition and evolution of the continental crust: Retrospect and prospect. Review paper. Geoscience Frontiers. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsf.2022.101428
Zhao, X, Li, N.-B., Huizenga, J.M., Zhang, Q.-B., Yang, Y.-Y., Yan, S., Yang, W.B., Niu, H.-C. (2022). Granitic magma evolution to magmatic-hydrothermal processes vital to the generation of HREEs ion-adsorption deposits: Constraints from zircon texture, U-Pb geochronology, and geochemistry. Ore Geology Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2022.104931
Ma, W., Liu, Y., Yang, Z., Huizenga, J.M., Li, Z., Zhao, M., Yue, L., Zhao, S. (2022). Petrogenesis of the quartz diorite from the Lietinggang-Leqingla Pb-Zn-Fe-Cu- (Mo) deposit in southern Tibet: implications for the genesis of a skarn-type polymetallic deposit in the Tibetan-Himalayan collisional orogeny. Ore Geology Reviews, 104920, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2022.104920
Shen, Y., Zheng, Y.-C. , Hou, Z.-Q., Huizenga, J.M., Zhang, A.-P., Wang, Z.-X., Li, X., Xu, P.-Y., Wu, C.-D., Liu, S.-Q. (2022). Pre-Late Eocene position of the Lüchun-Jinping microblock in western Yangtze Craton: Constraints from Eocene-Oligocene lamprophyres in southeastern Tibet. Lithos, 106622. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lithos.2022.106622
Dai, Z.W., Li, G.M., Xie, Y.L., Yang, Z.M., Huizenga, J.M., Liang, W., Fu, J.G. and Cao, H.W. (2021). Source and evolution of the ore-forming fluid of the Cuonadong Sn-W-Be polymetallic deposit (southern Tibet, China): constraints from scheelite trace element and Sr isotope geochemistry. Ore Geology Reviews, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2021.104570
Niu, S., Zhao, L., Lin, X., Chen, T., Wang, Y., Mo, L., Niu, X., Wu, H., Zhang, M., Huizenga, J.M., Long, P. (2021). Mineralogical characterization of manganese oxide minerals of the Devonian Xialei Manganese Deposit. Minerals 11, https://doi.org/10.3390/min11111243
Le, T.X., Dirks, P.H., Sanislav, I.V., Huizenga, J.M., Cocker, H.A., Manestar, G.N. (2021). Geochronological constraints on the geological history and gold mineralisation in the Tick Hill region, Mt Isa Inlier. Precambrian Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.precamres.2021.106422
Le, T.X., Dirks, P.H., Sanislav, I.V., Huizenga, J.M., Cocker, H.A., Manestar, G.N. (2021). Quartz oxygen isotopes from Tick Hill Area in Mpunt Isa Inlier - indication of a regional fluid overprint. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1080/08120099.2022.1985608
Wang, Y., Tang, J., Wang, L., Huizenga, J.M., Santosh, M. (2021). Constraining the genesis of tungsten mineralization in the Jiaoxi deposit, Tibet: A fluid inclusion and H, O, S and Pb isotope investigation. Ore Geology Reviews, 104448. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2021.104448
Shen, Y., Zheng, Y.-C. , Hou, Z.-Q., Zhang, A.-P., Huizenga, J.M., Wang, Z.-X., Wang, L. (2021). Petrology of the Machangqing Complex in southeastern Tibet: Implications for the genesis of potassium enrichment in adakite-like Intrusions in collisional zones. Journal of Petrology. https://doi.org/10.1093/petrology/egab066
Xu, Z., Li, N.-B., Huizenga, J.M., Yan, S., Yang, Y.-Y., Niu, H.-C. (2021). Rare earth element enrichment in the ion-adsorption deposits associated granites at Mesozoic extensional tectonic setting in South China. Ore Geology Reviews, 104317. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2021.104317
Le, T.X., Dirks, P.H., Sanislav, I.V., Huizenga, J.M., Cocker, H.A., Manestar, G.N. (2021). Geological setting and mineralization characteristics of the Tick Hill Gold Deposit, Mount Isa Inlier, Queensland, Australia. Ore Geology Reviews, 104288. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2021.104288
Yang, Q., Ren, Y.-S., Huizenga, J.M., Li, J.-M., Wang, B. (2021). Geological significance of Early Triassic porphyry Cu mineralization in the eastern Xar Moron–Changchun Metallogenic Belt, Northeast China: A case study of the newly-discovered Guokuidingzi Cu deposit. Ore Geology Reviews 133, 104092. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2021.104092
Huang, H., Dai, Z., Liu., H., Li, G., Huizenga, J.M., Zhang, L., Huang, Y., Cao, H., Fu, J. (2021). Zircon U-Pb ages, geochemistry and Sr-Nd-Pb-Hf isotopes of the Mugagangri monzogranite in the southern Qiangtang of Tibet, western China: implications for the evolution of the Bangong Co-Nujiang Meso-Tethyan ocean. Geological Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/gj.4094.
Zhao, X., Fu, L., Wei, J., Huizenga, J.M., Liu, Y., Chen, J., Wang, D. (2021). Generation and structural modification of the giant Kengdenongshe VMS-type Au-Ag-Pb-Zn polymetallic deposit in the East Kunlun Orogen, East Tethys: constraints from geology, fluid inclusions, noble gas and stable isotopes. Ore Geology Reviews 131, 104041. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2021.104041
Poblete, J.A., Chang, Z., Dirks, P.H.G.M., Huizenga, J.M., Griessmann, M., Skrzeczynsky, R., Hall, C. (2021). The Watershed Tungsten deposit, northeast Queensland, Australia: Permian metamorphic tungsten mineralization overprinting Carboniferous magmatic tungsten. Economic Geology 116, 427-451.https://doi.org/10.5382/econgeo.4791
Yan, M., Junhao, W., Huizenga, J.M., Guomeng, L., Xiaokun, H., Huan, L., Xinming, Z., Shaoqing, Z. (2020). Mineralogical and isotopic characterization of graphite deposits in the western part of the North Qaidam Orogen and East Kunlun Orogen, northeast Tibetan Plateau, China. Ore Geology Reviews 126, 103788. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2020.103788
Touret, J.L.R., Huizenga, J.M. (2020). Large-scale fluid transfer between mantle and crust during supercontinent amalgamation and disruption. Russian Geology and Geophysics 61, 527–542. https://doi.org/10.15372/RGG2019128
Dai, Z., Huang, H.X., Li, G.-M., Huizenga, J.M., Santosh, M., Cao, H.-W., Huang, C.-H., Ding, J. (2020). Formation of Late Cretaceous high-Mg granitoid porphyry in Central Lhasa, Tibet: Implications for crustal thickening prior to India-Asia collision. Geological Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/gj.3834
Wang, Y., Tang, J., Wang, L., Huizenga, J.M., Santosh, M., Zheng, S., Hu, Y., Gao, T. (2020). Geology, geochronology and geochemistry of the Miocene Jiaoxi quartz-vein type W deposit in western Lhasa Terrane, Tibet: Implications for ore genesis. Ore Geology Reviews 120, 103433. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2020.103433
Zhao, X. Wei, J., Fu, L. Huizenga, J.M., Santosh, M., Chen, J. Wang, D., Li, A. (2020). Multi-stage crustal melting from Late Permian back-arc extension through Middle Triassic continental collision to Late Triassic post collisional extension in the East Kunlun Orogen. Lithos 360-361, 105446. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lithos.2020.105446
Chen, F., Denga,J., Wanga, Q., Huizenga, J.M., Li, G., Gu, Y. (2020). LA-ICP-MS trace element analysis of magnetite and pyrite from the Hetaoping Fe-Zn-Pb skarn deposit in Baoshan block, SW China: implications for ore-forming processes. Ore Geology Reviews 117, 103309. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2020.103309
Sahlström, F., Arribas, A., Chang, Z., Dirks, P., Johnson, C.A., Huizenga, J.M., Corral, I. (2020). Reconstruction of an early Permian, shallow-water venting, magmatic-hydrothermal system: Mt Carlton epithermal Au-Ag-Cu deposit, NE Australia. Economic Geology 115, 129-152. https://doi.org/10.5382/econgeo.4696
Liu, G., Yuan, F., Deng, Y., Wang, F., White, N.C., Huizenga, J.M., Sun, W., Li, Y., Li, X., Zhou, T. (2020). Ore-fluid geochemistry of the Hehuashan Pb–Zn deposit in the Tongling ore district, Anhui province, China: Evidence from REE and C-H-O isotopes of calcite. Ore Geology Reviews 117, 103279. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2019.103279
Van Ryt, M.R., Sanislav, I.V., Dirks, P.H.G.M., Huizenga, J.M. (2020). Trace element associations in hydrothermal pyrite at the Geita Hill gold deposit, Tanzania, revealed through LA-ICP-MS mapping. Journal of Geochemical Exploration 209, 106418. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gexplo.2019.106418
Smit, C.A., Van Reenen, D.D., McCourt, S., Huizenga, J.M., Belyanin, G., Vafeas, N.A. (2019). Hypozonal orogenic gold mineralization in the Giyani Goldfield, Northern Kaapvaal Craton/Limpopo Complex. South African Journal of Geology 122, 455–488. https://doi.org/10.25131/sajg.122.0037
Dai, Z., Dong, L. Li, G., Huizenga, J.M., Ding, J., Zhang, L., Huang, Y., Cao, H., Lua, L., Yan, G. (2019). Crustal thickening prior to ca. 43 Ma in the Himalaya: Evidence from thickened lower crust-derived adakitic magmatism in Dala, eastern Tethyan Himalaya, Tibet. Geological Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/gj.3639
Nazari-Dehkordi, T., Huizenga, J.M., Spandler, C., Oliver, N.H.S. (2019). Fluid inclusion and stable isotope constraints on the heavy rare earth element mineralisation in the Browns Range Dome, Tanami Region, Western Australia. Ore Geology Reviews 113, 103068. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2019.103068
Van Ryt, M.R., Sanislav, I.V., Dirks, P.H.G.M., Huizenga, J.M., Mturib, M.I., Kolling, S.L. (2019). Biotite chemistry and the role of halogens in Archaean greenstone hosted gold deposits: a case study from Geita Gold Mine, Tanzania. Ore Geology Reviews 111, 102982. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2019.102982
Niu, S.-D., Li, S.-R., Huizenga, J.M., Santosh, M., Zhang, D.-H., Li, Z.-D. (2019). 40Ar/39Ar geochronology, fluid inclusions, and ore-grade distribution of the Jiawula Ag-Pb-Zn deposit, NE China: implications for deposit genesis and exploration. Geological Journal 55, 1115-1127. https://doi.org/10.1002/gj.3473
Touret, J.L.R., Huizenga, J.M., Kehelpannala, K.V.W., Piccoli, F. (2019). Vein-type graphite deposits in Sri Lanka: The ultimate fate of granulite fluids. Chemical Geology 508, 167-181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemgeo.2018.03.001
Liu, G., Yuana, F., Denga, Y. Jowitt, S.M. Sun, W. White, N.C., Yanga, D., Li, X., Zhou, T., Huizenga, J.M. (2018). The genesis of the Hehuashan Pb–Zn deposit and implications for the Pb-Zn prospectivity of the Tongling district, Middle-Lower Yangtze River Metallogenic Belt, Anhui Province, China. Ore Geology Reviews 101, 105-121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2018.07.014
Van Ryt, M.R., Sanislav, I.V., Dirks, P.H.G.M, Huizenga, J.M., Mturi, M.I., Kolling, S.L. (2017). Alteration paragenesis and the timing of mineralised quartz veins at the world-class Geita Hill gold deposit, Geita Greenstone Belt, Tanzania. Ore Geology Reviews 91, 765-779. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2017.08.023
Shu, Q., Chang, Z., Hammerli, J., Lai, Y., Huizenga, J.M. (2017). Composition and evolution of fluids forming the Baiyinnuo’er skarn Zn-Pb deposit, NE China: insights from laser ablation ICP-MS study of fluid inclusions. Economic Geology 112, 1441-1460. https://doi.org/10.5382/econgeo.2017.4516
Niu, S. Li, S.-R., Huizenga, J.M. Santosh, M., Zhang, D.-H., Zeng, Y.-L., Li, Z.-D., Zhao, W.-B. (2017). Zircon U-Pb geochronology and geochemistry of the intrusions in the Jiawula Ag-Pb-Zn deposit, NE China and their tectonic significance. Ore Geology Reviews 86, 35-543. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2017.02.007
Jordaan, L.J., Wepener, V., Huizenga, J.M. (2016). The strontium isotope distribution in water and fish within major South African catchments. Water SA 42, 213-224. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/wsa.v42i2.05
Jordaan, L.J., Wepener, V., Huizenga, J.M. (2016). The major and trace element chemistry of fish and lake water within major South African catchments. Water SA 42, 112-128. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/wsa.v42i1.12
Touret, J.L.R., Santosh, M., Huizenga, J.M. (2016). High-temperature granulites and supercontinents. Geoscience Frontiers 7, 101-113. Focus paper. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsf.2015.09.001
Van Reenen, Huizenga, J.M., Smit, C.A., Roering, C. (2014). Fluid-rock interaction during high-grade metamorphism: Instructive examples from the Southern Marginal Zone of the Limpopo Complex, South Africa. Precambrian Research 253, 63-80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.precamres.2014.06.018
Huizenga, J.M., Van Reenen, D.D., Touret, J.L.R. (2014). Fluid-rock interaction in retrograde granulites of the Southern Marginal Zone, Limpopo high grade terrain, South Africa. Geoscience Frontiers 5, 673-682. Invited paper. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsf.2014.01.004
Frezzotti, M.-L., Huizenga, J.M., Compagnoni, R., Selverstone, J. (2014). Diamond formation by carbon saturation in C-O-H fluids during cold subduction of oceanic lithosphere. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta 143, 68-86. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gca.2013.12.022
Luque, F. J., Huizenga, J.M., Crespo-Feo, E., Wada, H., Ortega, L., Barrenechea, J.F. (2014). Vein graphite deposits: geological settings, origin, and economic significance. Mineralium Deposita 49, 261–277. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00126-013-0489-9
Huizenga, J.M., Silberbauer, M., Dennis, R., Dennis, I. (2013). An inorganic water chemistry dataset (1972–2011) of rivers, dams and lakes in South Africa. Water SA 39, 335-339. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/wsa.v39i2.18
Touret, J.L.R., Huizenga, J.M. (2012). Charnockite microstructures: from magmatic to metamorphic. Geoscience Frontiers 3, 745-753. Special issue on charnockites. Invited review paper. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsf.2012.05.004
Chisonga, B.C., Gutzmer, J., Beukes, N.J., Huizenga, J.M. (2012). Nature and origin of the protolith succession to the Paleoproterozoic Serra do Navio manganese deposit, Amap Province, Brazil. Ore Geology Reviews 47, 59-76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2011.06.006
Huizenga, J.M., Touret, J.L.R. (2012). Granulites, CO2 and graphite. Gondwana Research 22, 799-809. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gr.2012.03.007
Luque, F.J., Ortega, L., Barrenechea, J.F., Huizenga, J.M., Millward, D. (2012). Key factors controlling massive graphite deposition in volcanic settings. Journal of the Geological Society of London 169, 269-277. https://doi.org/10.1144/0016-76492011-069
Huizenga, J.M., Crossingham, A., Viljoen, F. (2012). Diamond precipitation from ascending reduced fluids in the Kaapvaal lithosphere: thermodynamic constraints. Comptes Rendus Geoscience 344, 67-76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crte.2012.01.001
Touret, J.L.R., Huizenga, J.M. (2012). Fluid-assisted granulite metamorphism: A continental journey. Gondwana Research 22, 224-235. Invited review paper. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gr.2011.07.022
Huizenga, J.M. (2011). Characterisation of the inorganic chemistry of surface waters in South Africa. Water SA 37, 401-410. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/wsa.v37i3.68491
Huizenga, J.M. (2011). Thermodynamic modelling of a cooling C-O-H fluid-graphite system: implications for hydrothermal graphite precipitation. Mineralium Deposita 46, 23-33. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00126-010-0310-y
Ortega, L., Millward, D., Luque, F.J., Barrenechea, J.F., Beyssac, O., Huizenga, J.M., Rodas, M., Clark, S.M. (2010). The graphite deposit at Borrowdale (UK): A catastrophic mineralizing event associated with Ordovician magmatism. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta 74, 2429-2449. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gca.2010.01.020
Luque, F.J., Ortega, L., J.F. Barrenechea, J.F., Millward, D., Beyssac, D., Huizenga, J.M. (2009). Deposition of highly crystalline graphite from moderate-temperature fluids. Geology 37, 275-278. https://doi.org/10.1130/G25284A.1
Huizenga, J.M., Gutzmer, Greyling, L.N., Schaefer, M.O. (2006). The occurrence of carbonic fluid inclusions in MVT Zn-Pb deposits of South Africa: description and implications. South African Journal of Geology 109, 55-62. https://doi.org/10.2113/gssajg.109.1-2.55
Huizenga, J.M., Gutzmer, J., Banks, D., Greyling, L.N. (2006). The Paleoproterozoic carbonate-hosted Pering Zn-Pb deposit, South Africa: II. Fluid inclusion, fluid chemistry and stable isotope constraints. Mineralium Deposita 40, 686-706. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00126-005-0015-9
Huizenga, J.M., Harmse, J.T. (2005). Geological and anthropogenic influences on the inorganic water chemistry of the Jukskei River, Gauteng, South Africa. South African Journal of Geology 108, 439-447. https://doi.org/10.2113/108.3.439
Huizenga, J.M. (2005). COH, an Excel spreadsheet for composition calculations in the C-O-H fluid system. Computers and Geosciences 31, 797-800. https://10.1016/j.cageo.2005.03.003
Van Reenen, D.D., Perchuk, L.L.P., Smit, C.A., Varlamov, D.A., Boshof, R., Huizenga, J.M., Gerya, T.V. (2004). Structural and P-T evolution of a major cross fold in the Central Zone of the Limpopo High Grade Terrane. Journal of Petrology 45, 1413- 1439. https://doi.org/10.1093/petrology/egh028
Van den Berg, R., Huizenga, J.M. (2001) Fluid inclusions in granulites of the Southern Marginal Zone of the Limpopo Belt, South Africa. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 141, 529-545. https://doi.org/10.1007/s004100100249
Huizenga, J.M. (2001) Thermodynamic modelling of C-O-H fluids. In: Andersen, T., Burke, E.A.J. and Frezzotti, M.L. (Eds.), Fluid inclusion studies: principles and applications. Lithos 55, 101-114. Invited review paper. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0024-4937(00)00040-2
Andreoli, M.A.G., Ashwal, L.D., Hart, R.J., Huizenga, J.M. (1999). A Ni- and PGE-enriched quartz norite impact melt complex in the Latest Jurassic Morokweng impact structure, South Africa. Geological Society of America, Special paper 339, Large meteorite impacts and planetary evolution II. pp. 91-108. https://doi.org/10.1130/0-8137-2339-6.91
Huizenga, J.M., Touret, J.L.R. (1999) Fluid evolution in shear zones; the case of the Umwindsi shear zone from the Late-Archean Harare-Shamva-Bindura greenstone belt, NE Zimbabwe. European Journal of Mineralogy 11, 1079-1090. https://doi.org/10.1127/ejm/11/6/1079
Touret, J.L.R., Huizenga, J.M. (1999). Intraplate magmatism at depth: lower crustal granulites. Journal of African Earth Sciences 28, 367-382. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0899-5362(99)00010-X
Huizenga, J.M. (1999). Fluid evolution in the Pote river shear zone from the Shamva-Bindura greenstone belt. Journal of African Earth Sciences 28, 311-324. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0899-5362(99)00006-8
Van Reenen, D.D., Smit, C.A., Huizenga, J.M. (1999). The role of shear zones in the formation and exhumation of granulites during the late Archaean Limpopo orogeny. Proceedings Volume: International Symposium on Charnockite and Granulite facies rocks, Geologists Amity of Tamil Nadu, pp. 39-52.
Cairncross, B.C. Campbell, I.C., Huizenga, J.M. (1998). Topaz, aquamarine, and other beryls from Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia. Gems and Gemmology 34, 114-125. https://www.gia.edu/doc/topaz-aquamarine-other-beryls-from-klein-spitzkoppe-namibia.pdf
Jelsma, H.A., Huizenga, J.M., Touret, J.L.R. (1998). Fluids and epigenetic gold mineralization at Shamva mine, Zimbabwe: A combined structural and fluid inclusion study. Journal of African Earth Sciences 27, 55-70. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0899-5362(98)00046-3
Stel, H., Veenhof, R., Huizenga, J.M., Timmerman, M., Hartsink, J.M.H. (1989). Infra-supra structure relations of a microcline granite dome in the Somero area, Svecofennides, SW Finland. Bulletin Geological Society of Finland 61, 131-141. https://doi.org/10.17741/bgsf/61.2.001
Book chapters:
Dirks, P.H.G.M., Sanislav, I.V., Van Ryt, M.R., Huizenga, J.M., Blenkinsop, T., Kolling, S.L., Kwelwa, S.D. (2020). The Geita Gold deposit, Tanzania: a late Archaean, Te-enriched, intrusion related gold system. Society of Economic Geologists, Special Publications 23, 163-183. https://doi.org/10.5382/SP.23.08
Van Reenen D.D., Smit C.A., Perchuk A.L., Huizenga J.M., Safonov O.G., Gerya T.V. (2019) The Neoarchaean Limpopo Orogeny: Exhumation and Regional-Scale Gravitational Crustal Overturn Driven by a Granulite Diapir. In: Kröner A., Hofmann A. (Eds.) The Archaean Geology of the Kaapvaal Craton, Southern Africa. Regional Geology Reviews. Springer, Cham, 185-224. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78652-0_8
Case. G., Blenkinsop, T., Chang, Z., Huizenga, J.M., Lilly, R., McLellan, J. (2018). Delineating the structural controls on the genesis of iron oxide-Cu-Au deposits through implicit modelling: a case study from the Q1 E1 Group, Cloncurry District, Australia. In: Gessner, K., Blenkinsop, T. G. & Sorjonen-Ward, P. (Eds.), Characterization of Ore-Forming Systems from Geological, Geochemical and Geophysical Studies. Geological Society, London, Special Publications 453, 349-384. https://doi.org/10.1144/SP453.4
Touret, J.L.R., Huizenga, J.M. (2011). Fluids in granulites. In: Van Reenen, D.D., Kramers, J.D., McCourt, S., and Perchuk, L.L. (Eds.), Origin and Evolution of Precambrian High-Grade Gneiss Terranes, with Special Emphasis on the Limpopo Complex of Southern Africa. Geological Society of America Memoir 207, 25-37. https://doi.org/10.1130/2011.1207(03)
Huizenga, J.M., Perchuk, L.L., Van Reenen, D.D., Flattery, Y., Varlamov, D.A., Gerya, T.V., Smit, C.A. (2011). Granite emplacement and the retrograde P-T-fluid evolution of Neoarchean granulites from the Central Zone of the Limpopo Complex (South Africa). In: Van Reenen, D.D., Kramers, J.D., McCourt, S., and Perchuk, L.L. (Eds.), Origin and Evolution of Precambrian High-Grade Gneiss Terranes, with Special Emphasis on the Limpopo Complex of Southern Africa. Geological Society of America Memoir 207, 125-142. https://doi.org/10.1130/2011.1207(08)
I am coordinating and teaching the introductory geology (GEO100) course at NMBU. In this course, students are introduced to the basic concepts of geology, including stellar evolution and planet formation, rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, field geology, mineral, energy and water resources, climate change, glaciation and ice ages, and the geology of Norway. A detailed syllabus, including links to teaching material, can be downloaded here: syllabus GEO100. In addition, I am contributing to several other courses, including MILJØ100, MILJØ302, GEO220, GEO221, GEO250, and GEO310.
I have currently five research projects, which involves collaborations with researchers from Australia, China, France, the Netherlands, and South Africa.
My current research projects are the following:
Geology of high-grade metamorphic terrains: This research focusses on the metamorphic petrology of the Limpopo high-grade metamorphic terrain (South Africa) and the ultrahigh temperature Bakhuis granulite belt (Surinam, South America).
Modeling of crustal and mantle fluids: This research involves (1) the development of appropriate thermodynamic models that can be used to calculate the composition of carbon-oxygen-hydrogen fluids and the stability of graphite/diamond in these fluids; (2) the development of a thermodynamic model that adequatly describes the pressure and temperature behaviour of crustal fluids during decompression in fault zones, and (3) the development of a thermodynamic model of graphite precipitation.
Petrogenesis of ore deposits in China: This research is done in collaboration with researchers from numerous Chinese universities and organisations
Water quality of South African rivers: Rivers provide most of the water to South African users. Due to climate conditions water is limited and, in addition, pollution caused by urbanisation, mining, and agricultural activities makes freshwater even scarcer. South Africa has an extensive water monitoring programme, which has resulted in the availability of hundreds of thousands of chemical analyses for the major inorganic chemical species. The main aims of this study include: (1) Developing an interactive visualisation system of the water quality of South African rivers; (2) Developing methods to characterise the inorganic chemistry of South African rivers; (3) Identifying river water quality issues in South Africa; (4) Characterizing the water chemistry of the main rivers in South Africa (for example, the Orange river and the Vaal river).
Geoscience education: I am interested in developing new geology teaching methods, including, for example, developing interactive teaching material, intergrating blended learning into the classroom, and developing techniques on flipping the classroom. An example of an interactive studyguide that I use in the geology rock and mineral identification practical can be found here: mineral and rock identification guide.
Acid producing rocks in Norway (part of earthresQue). Acid rock drainage is a major problem in Norway. Due to the presence of sulphide minerals (for example, pyrite, pyrrhotite, and arsenopyrite), certain rocks produce acid water (with high concetrations of harmful elements like iron, arsenic, uranium, cadmium, etc.) when they are exposed to atmospheric chemical weathering. As long as these sulphide mineral are not exposed to the atmosphere, acid rock drainage does not occur. However, when these rocks and minerals are exposed to the atmosphere (for example, as a result of road and tunnel construction or mining), acid rock drainage will take place and consequently affect the natural environment (groundwater, soil, etc.). The two most important rocks types in Norway that have the potential for acid rock drainage include the alumshale (alunskifer, see Store norske leksikon for details, in Norwegian only), which are situated around Oslo, and high-grade metamorphic gneisses in southern Norway.
Student research projects: I am looking for students (MSc and special syllabus/spesial pensum) who are interested in participating in some of the resarch projects. Below is a more detailed description of the reseach students could get involved in.
(1) Water quality of South African river systems. This project involves water quality evaluation of South African river systems focusing in particular on the effect of chemical weathering and mining activities on the water quality. An existing dataset will be used for this research.
(2) Thermodynamic modelling of graphite precipitation in the continental crust. Graphite is an important mineral in the geological carbon recycling process. For example, graphite can be formed from CO2 in subduction zones and taken down to the mantle without being recycled into the atmosphere. The chemical graphite precipitation reactions and their dependance on pressure, temperature, and redox state are, however, still unclear. This project involves the thermodynamic modelling of these graphite precipitation reactions in order to determine under what conditions graphite precipitates or is consumed.
(3) The formation of metal deposits in fault zones. Many metal deposits are formed from crustal fluids (hydrothermal mineralization) in fault zones. It is generally assumed that this happens because metal-bearing crustal fluids are focused into these fault zones after which the metal precipitates from the fluid phase during decompression. In some instances, this decompression can happen very fast when the fault activity happens in a very short time period (earthquakes). This research involves the development of a thermodynamic model in order to improve our understanding of fault-related decompression and associated metal precipitation.
(4) Geoscience education and outreach. This involves the development of (interactive) teaching material of specific field sites in Norway. The project will involve making detailed geological maps, taking illustrative photographs, and providing detailed descriptions and explanations of what can be seen. This project is ideal for students who want to do a 5 credit point special syllabus (spesial pensum) or for MSc students who have taken educational courses.
(5) Acid producing rocks in Norway (part of earthresQue). Numerous projects are available within this theme, focusing in particualr on the geochmical aspects, data collection, and the effect of geological strcutures on rock weathering.