Research area · University of Michigan

Earth and Planetary Sciences

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

Timothy J. Wallington

Earth and Planetary Sciences · University of Michigan · active through 2026

Atmospheric chemistry and aerosolsAtmospheric Ozone and ClimateSpectroscopy and Laser ApplicationsVery activeEstablished

M. Flanner

Earth and Planetary Sciences · University of Michigan · active through 2026

Atmospheric chemistry and aerosolsCryospheric studies and observationsAtmospheric and Environmental Gas DynamicsVery activeMid career

Philip A. Meyers

Earth and Planetary Sciences · University of Michigan · active through 2026

Geology and Paleoclimatology ResearchHydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysisIsotope Analysis in EcologyActiveEstablished

Philip D. Gingerich

Earth and Planetary Sciences · University of Michigan · active through 2026

Evolution and Paleontology StudiesBat Biology and Ecology StudiesGeology and Paleoclimatology ResearchActiveEstablished

George W. Kling

Earth and Planetary Sciences · University of Michigan · active through 2026

Climate change and permafrostCryospheric studies and observationsMethane Hydrates and Related PhenomenaVery activeEstablished

Masaki Hayashi

Earth and Planetary Sciences · University of Michigan · active through 2026

Climate change and permafrostCryospheric studies and observationsHydrology and Watershed Management StudiesVery activeEstablished

Christopher J. Poulsen

Earth and Planetary Sciences · University of Michigan · active through 2026

Geology and Paleoclimatology ResearchPaleontology and Stratigraphy of FossilsClimate variability and modelsVery activeEstablished

Stephen E. Kesler

Earth and Planetary Sciences · University of Michigan · active through 2026

Geological and Geochemical AnalysisGeochemistry and Geologic Mappingearthquake and tectonic studiesSelective outputEstablished

Cindy Lee

Earth and Planetary Sciences · University of Michigan · active through 2026

Marine and coastal ecosystemsMarine Biology and Ecology ResearchMicrobial Community Ecology and PhysiologySelective outputEstablished

Richard B. Rood

Earth and Planetary Sciences · University of Michigan · active through 2026

Atmospheric Ozone and ClimateAtmospheric and Environmental Gas DynamicsAtmospheric chemistry and aerosolsActiveEstablished

Julia E. Cole

Earth and Planetary Sciences · University of Michigan · active through 2026

Geology and Paleoclimatology ResearchCoral and Marine Ecosystems StudiesClimate variability and modelsActiveEstablished

Rose M. Cory

Earth and Planetary Sciences · University of Michigan · active through 2026

Marine and coastal ecosystemsClimate change and permafrostMicrobial Community Ecology and PhysiologyActiveMid career

Benjamin H. Passey

Earth and Planetary Sciences · University of Michigan · active through 2026

Geology and Paleoclimatology ResearchIsotope Analysis in EcologyPaleontology and Stratigraphy of FossilsVery activeMid career

Andrew P. Ault

Earth and Planetary Sciences · University of Michigan · active through 2026

Atmospheric chemistry and aerosolsAtmospheric aerosols and cloudsAir Quality and Health ImpactsVery activeEstablished

Jeroen Ritsema

Earth and Planetary Sciences · University of Michigan · active through 2026

earthquake and tectonic studiesHigh-pressure geophysics and materialsGeological and Geochemical AnalysisVery activeEstablished

Brian K. Arbic

Earth and Planetary Sciences · University of Michigan · active through 2026

Oceanographic and Atmospheric ProcessesClimate variability and modelsOcean Waves and Remote SensingVery activeEstablished

Kerri A. Pratt

Earth and Planetary Sciences · University of Michigan · active through 2026

Atmospheric chemistry and aerosolsAtmospheric Ozone and ClimateAtmospheric and Environmental Gas DynamicsVery activeMid career

Kent V. Flannery

Earth and Planetary Sciences · University of Michigan · active through 2026

Archaeology and ancient environmental studiesLatin American history and culturePleistocene-Era Hominins and ArchaeologySelective outputEstablished

Jiang Zhu

Earth and Planetary Sciences · University of Michigan · active through 2026

Geology and Paleoclimatology ResearchClimate variability and modelsIsotope Analysis in EcologyVery activeEstablished

Naomi E. Levin

Earth and Planetary Sciences · University of Michigan · active through 2026

Geology and Paleoclimatology ResearchPleistocene-Era Hominins and ArchaeologyEvolution and Paleontology StudiesVery activeEstablished

Nathan D. Sheldon

Earth and Planetary Sciences · University of Michigan · active through 2026

Geology and Paleoclimatology ResearchPaleontology and Stratigraphy of FossilsGeochemistry and Elemental AnalysisVery activeMid career

Adam C. Simon

Earth and Planetary Sciences · University of Michigan · active through 2026

Geological and Geochemical AnalysisGeochemistry and Geologic MappingGeochemistry and Elemental AnalysisVery activeEstablished

Jenan J. Kharbush

Earth and Planetary Sciences · University of Michigan · active through 2026

Marine and coastal ecosystemsMicrobial Community Ecology and PhysiologyAquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton DynamicsActiveMid career

Thomas E. Moore

Earth and Planetary Sciences · University of Michigan · active through 2026

Geological Studies and ExplorationHydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysisGeological and Geochemical AnalysisSelective outputEstablished

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