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Graham Pearson is a professor in the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta, specializing in mantle geochemistry, particularly the origin and evolution of the continental lithospheric mantle and diamond cargo. His current research interests focus on Arctic Canada and involve the study of mantle xenoliths to evaluate cratons. Pearson and his research group have developed innovative methods for dating diamonds and analyzing ultra-low level trace element impurities within the diamond lattice. Their current work aims to distinguish the origins of diamonds and support the Kimberley Process. He applies radiogenic isotopes, especially Rhenium-Osmium and Platinum-Osmium systems, in geochronology for tracing mantle rocks and mantle-derived magmas in kimberlites. His research also explores the geochemistry of platinum group elements in various phenomena, including lunar evolution and interactions with DNA metallodrugs. He is interested in attracting graduate students and post-doctoral researchers to work on topics related to the cratonic lithosphere's thermal history and petrology, as well as diamond origins and novel laser-sampling methods for tracing diamond populations through statistical analyses.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB
Teaching and conducting research in the field of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management