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Kelemen, Peter B. |
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University |
| Primary Field
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Geology |
| Secondary Field
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Geophysics |
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Kelemen has single handedly developed melt transport and the chemical reactions associated with it as central processes in geochemistry. Through rigorous field observations, laboratory studies and theory he has played a leading role in our understanding of the formation of oceanic and continental crust. |
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Research Interests
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Peter combines geochemical and geophysical techniques to study Earth processes. His most recent research includes geologic capture and storage of CO2 (CCS) via mineral carbonation, the subduction zone carbon cycle, and reaction-driven cracking processes in natural and engineered settings, with application to CCS, geothermal power generation, hydrocarbon extraction, and in situ mining. In addition, he is working on reactive transport of melt and fluids in the Earth?s upper mantle and crust, genesis and evolution of oceanic and continental crust, subduction zone processes, and viscous mechanisms for earthquake initiation in the mantle and beneath glaciers. He teaches a popular course on ""Earth Resources for Sustainable Development"" at Columbia, as well as courses and seminars on petrology, geochemistry, and geodynamics. |
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