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Ryan B. Ickert

Earth and Planetary Sciences · Purdue University West Lafayette

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Mid career · publishing since 2005
Geological and Geochemical AnalysisGeochemistry and Geologic MappingGeology and Paleoclimatology Researchearthquake and tectonic studiesPaleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils

Publications

88

Citations

1,257

Est. group size

~2

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

22

Publishing since 2005

Research summary
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Ryan B. Ickert works in geochronology and geochemistry, focusing on precisely dating rocks and minerals (especially zircon) using uranium-lead (U-Pb) isotope methods to reconstruct Earth's geological history. His work also examines the reliability and standardization of dating techniques, volcanic and igneous rock formation, and applications to fields like paleoclimate, tectonics, and even fundamental nuclear physics (radioactive decay rates). This research helps establish accurate timelines for geological events such as volcanic eruptions, mantle plume activity, and ancient unconformities in the rock record.

U-Pb geochronology and zircon dating methodsIgneous petrology and volcanic history (Iceland, Mogollon-Datil, Dolomites)Isotope dilution and mass spectrometry technique developmentRadioactive decay physics (potassium-40) and half-life standardsSedimentary stratigraphy and tectonic reconstruction

Publication output has fluctuated over the last decade with a generally active and slightly increasing pace, averaging about 6 papers per year over the last five years, including a notable peak in 2024.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 6.2/year recently
172018: 3 publications182019: 9 publications192020: 11 publications11202021: 3 publications212022: 7 publications222023: 5 publications232024: 11 publications11242025: 6 publications252026: 2 publications26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • International Kimberlite Conference Extended Abstracts: 2012×3
  • Abstracts with programs - Geological Society of America×3
  • Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta×2
  • Geochemical Perspectives Letters×2
  • Lithos×2
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Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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