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We use noble gas geochemistry to study the physical and chemical processes shaping the surfaces of Earth and other planets.

 Some of the scientific problems our work addresses include:

  • how the Earth’s climate changed during the geologic past
  • how tectonic and geomorphic processes interact to shape topography
  • the impact history of the Moon and other planetary bodies in the inner Solar System
  • rates of volcanism and interactions between volcanism and Earth’s climate system

We also conduct basic experimental research on the kinetics of noble gas diffusion in minerals, which has broad significance across both Earth and planetary science disciplines. To learn more about the current and recent research efforts of T@P, check out our Research page.

Recent Lab News

Moe and Wenbo recieve 2024 Employee Recognition Awards

February 2024: PhD students Moe Mijjum and Wenbo Zhan both received innaugural Employee Recognition Awards from Purdue University this month for their contributions to the Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences Department. Congrats, Moe and Wenbo!

Wenbo and Marissa do field work in southern California

November 2023: Wenbo and Marissa traveled to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to a collect terrace depth profile in the Salton Basin. This is part of a pilot study with Tanzhuo Liu and Sidney Hemming from Columbia University.

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