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James Bryson is an Associate Professor of Mineralogy in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Oxford. His research interests focus on the formation of rocky planets and their potential to become habitable. Bryson utilizes a variety of experimental techniques, including paleomagnetism, isotopic measurements, X-ray spectroscopy, and electron microscopy, along with complex computer models, to gain new insights into the dynamics of planet formation and the evolution of the early solar system. He has been teaching for four years, delivering undergraduate courses in Mineralogy, Meteorites and Planetary Materials, Electron Microscopy, Analytical Methods, Paleomagnetism, and Planetary Sciences. Prior to his current role, he served as a Junior Research Fellow at St John’s College, University of Cambridge, and has had visiting scientist positions at MIT in the Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences. Bryson earned his PhD at the University of Cambridge, focusing on the ancient magnetic activity of small planetary bodies. His education includes a BA MSci with first-class honours from Selwyn College, University of Cambridge.
Department of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford • Oxford, UK
Teaching and research in mineralogy and the formation of rocky planets.
St John's College, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK
Conducted research on planetary materials.
MIT, Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences • Cambridge, MA, USA
Research collaboration on planetary sciences.
MIT, Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences • Cambridge, MA, USA
Performed research in the field of Earth sciences.
Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK
Focused on the ancient magnetic activity of small planetary bodies.
Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.