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Donald Lowe was raised in Sacramento, California, and attended Stanford University for his undergraduate studies. He took a class in physical geology that shaped his professional career, later pursuing graduate studies in geology at the University of Illinois, where he received his PhD in 1967. After completing a post-doctoral associate position with the Geological Survey, he began his academia career as an Assistant Professor at Louisiana State University before returning to Stanford as a Professor in 1988. His research primarily focuses on deep-water sedimentation and Archean sedimentary systems, examining sediment transport and deposition processes in deep-sea environments. He also studies rocks older than 3 billion years to investigate early Earth's environments and the impact of early organisms and meteorites on crustal development. Over his career, he has held numerous academic appointments, served on various editorial boards, and contributed to professional committees in the field of sedimentary geology. Lowe is recognized for his extensive teaching and research in sedimentary geology, often guiding students in their studies and research interests. He has received several awards including the Twenhofel Medal and Alumni Achievement Award from the University of Illinois.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Max Steineke Professor in the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences, with a focus on research and instruction.
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