Research area · Purdue University West Lafayette

Earth and Planetary Sciences

112 principal investigators. Research areas are derived from each PI's dominant OpenAlex field — coarser than a true department listing.

Marc W. Caffee

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette · active through 2026

Geology and Paleoclimatology ResearchAstro and Planetary SciencePlanetary Science and ExplorationVery activeEstablished

P. B. Shepson

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette · active through 2026

Atmospheric chemistry and aerosolsAtmospheric and Environmental Gas DynamicsAtmospheric Ozone and ClimateVery activeEstablished

Matthew Huber

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette · active through 2026

Geology and Paleoclimatology ResearchClimate variability and modelsPaleontology and Stratigraphy of FossilsVery activeEstablished

James G. Ogg

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette · active through 2026

Paleontology and Stratigraphy of FossilsGeology and Paleoclimatology ResearchGeological and Geochemical AnalysisVery activeEstablished

Daniel J. Cziczo

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette · active through 2026

Atmospheric chemistry and aerosolsAtmospheric aerosols and cloudsAtmospheric Ozone and ClimateVery activeEstablished

Darryl E. Granger

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette · active through 2026

Geology and Paleoclimatology ResearchGeological formations and processesPleistocene-Era Hominins and ArchaeologyVery activeEstablished

Jon Harbor

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette · active through 2026

Geology and Paleoclimatology ResearchCryospheric studies and observationsLandslides and related hazardsActiveEstablished

Nathaniel A. Lifton

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette · active through 2026

Geology and Paleoclimatology ResearchCryospheric studies and observationsPleistocene-Era Hominins and ArchaeologyVery activeEstablished

Mingyi Wang

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette · active through 2026

Atmospheric chemistry and aerosolsAtmospheric Ozone and ClimateAir Quality and Health ImpactsVery activeEstablished

Douglas R. Schmitt

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette · active through 2026

Seismic Imaging and Inversion TechniquesSeismic Waves and AnalysisHydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir AnalysisVery activeEstablished

L. J. Pyrak‐Nolte

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette · active through 2026

Seismic Imaging and Inversion TechniquesHydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir AnalysisDrilling and Well EngineeringVery activeEstablished

Greg Michalski

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette · active through 2026

Groundwater and Isotope GeochemistryAtmospheric chemistry and aerosolsIsotope Analysis in EcologyActiveMid career

Andrea Donnellan

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette · active through 2026

earthquake and tectonic studiesSeismology and Earthquake StudiesEarthquake Detection and AnalysisVery activeEstablished

Yue Zhou

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette · active through 2026

Atmospheric chemistry and aerosolsAir Quality and Health ImpactsAtmospheric aerosols and cloudsVery activeEstablished

James O. Farlow

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette · active through 2026

Evolution and Paleontology StudiesPaleontology and Evolutionary BiologyAmphibian and Reptile BiologyActiveEstablished

Juan E. Santos

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette · active through 2026

Seismic Imaging and Inversion TechniquesHydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir AnalysisSeismic Waves and AnalysisActiveEstablished

Erik Otárola‐Castillo

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette · active through 2026

Archaeology and ancient environmental studiesPleistocene-Era Hominins and ArchaeologyForensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology StudiesActiveMid career

Daniel R. Chavas

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette · active through 2026

Tropical and Extratropical Cyclones ResearchClimate variability and modelsMeteorological Phenomena and SimulationsVery activeMid career

Yuan Yao

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette · active through 2026

Geology and Paleoclimatology ResearchFood composition and propertiesChinese history and philosophyVery activeEstablished

Douglas LaCount

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette · active through 2026

Seismic Waves and AnalysisEarthquake Detection and AnalysisMethane Hydrates and Related PhenomenaVery activeEstablished

Chong-Xi Yuan

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette · active through 2026

Paleontology and Evolutionary BiologyEvolution and Paleontology StudiesIchthyology and Marine BiologySelective outputMid career

Michael P. Eddy

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette · active through 2026

Geological and Geochemical AnalysisGeochemistry and Geologic MappingGeology and Paleoclimatology ResearchVery activeEstablished

Yunyue Elita Li

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette · active through 2026

Seismic Imaging and Inversion TechniquesSeismic Waves and AnalysisHydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir AnalysisVery activeMid career

Emily A. Glover

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette · active through 2026

Marine Biology and Ecology ResearchMarine Bivalve and Aquaculture StudiesAquatic Invertebrate Ecology and BehaviorVery activeEstablished

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