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James E. Gardner is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin. His research specializes in the physical and chemical aspects of volcanic eruptions and magmatic processes, encompassing the study of active volcanic centers across the USA, Mexico, and Kamchatka, among other locations. Dr. Gardner aims to understand eruption processes and long-term eruptive behavior, focusing on the dynamics of caldera-forming eruptions. Utilizing experimental petrology, his work investigates pre-eruption volatile contents in magmas, their degassing behavior, and the conditions of volcanic eruptions. His state-of-the-art experimental laboratory can reach high temperatures and pressures to analyze the solubility of volatiles in silicate melts. Gardner is a recognized scholar in the fields of volcanology and experimental petrology with extensive experience and numerous accolades, including the Wagner Medal from IAVCEI and fellow status with the American Geophysical Union. He has held visiting professorships at prestigious institutions such as IPGP in Paris and the University of Tokyo.
University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Lead researcher and educator in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, focusing on investigations in volcanology and petrology.
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