Department · vaiu-sci-eaps-*
The dynamics and history of the solid Earth, oceans, atmosphere, and planets — observation, theory, and simulation of Earth and planetary systems.
Research areas
Faculty directory
Department chair · Geophysics
Prof. Mei Goss
Seismology, geodynamics, and Earth's interior structure.
Professor · Climate & Atmospheric Dynamics
Prof. Theo Cassian
Atmospheric physics, climate modeling, and atmospheric chemistry.
Professor · Physical Oceanography
Prof. Jian Frost
Ocean circulation, air-sea interaction, and marine geochemistry.
Professor · Geology & Geochemistry
Prof. Sana Grimm
Mineralogy & petrology, sedimentology & stratigraphy, and isotope geochemistry.
Professor · Planetary Science
Prof. Ismael Perrin
Planetary formation & interiors, comparative planetology, and astrobiology.
Professor · Earth System & Environmental Science
Prof. Nadia Halden
Biogeochemical cycles, hydrology & cryosphere, and global change modeling.
