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Francois Tissot is a Professor of Geochemistry at the California Institute of Technology. He obtained a Diplôme d'Ingenieur from École National Supérieure de Géologie and both an M.Sc. from Lulea University of Technology and a Ph.D. in 2015 from the University of Chicago. He joined Caltech as a Visiting Associate in 2017-18, became an Assistant Professor in 2018 and has held the position of Professor since 2024. His research interests include extraterrestrial geochemistry and cosmochemistry, with a focus on the formation and evolution of the Solar System, paleo-redox conditions, and studying magmatic processes through non-traditional stable isotopes. Tissot employs high-precision isotopic analyses, integrating techniques such as Multi-Collector Inductively Coupled Mass Spectrometry and laser ablation to explore isotopic anomalies. He teaches several courses, including 'Radiogenic Isotope Geochemistry' and 'Non-traditional Isotopes Seminar,' contributing significantly to the education of upcoming geochemists at Caltech.
California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Professor of Geochemistry, involved in teaching and research within the geological planetary sciences.
California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Assistant Professor of Geochemistry for 6 years, focusing on research and teaching advanced topics in geochemistry.
California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Visiting Associate in Geochemistry, contributing to research and academic activities.
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