Paavo Nikkola

Paavo Nikkola is a Research Scientist specializing in Mineralogy and Petrology at the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) since February 2021. Prior experience includes a PhD Researcher role at the University of Helsinki, focusing on mantle heterogeneity and magma storage in Iceland, alongside part-time teaching in mineralogy and petrography. Additional roles encompass various junior geologist positions at Dragon Mining Oy and trainee geologist positions at Keliber Oy, contributing to diamond drill core logging, geological mapping, and data management. Paavo Nikkola holds a PhD in Geology from Háskóli Íslands and the University of Helsinki and has a Master's degree in Bedrock Geology from the University of Helsinki, complemented by a visiting research student experience at Memorial University.