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Jiacheng Tian is a doctoral student in the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics group at ETH Zurich. His research investigates the Earth's thermal evolution and mantle convection dynamics through the development of geodynamic models. These models are constrained by geochemical observations, including the Samarium-Neodymium (Sm-Nd), Hafnium-Tungsten (Hf-W), and noble gas isotopic systems, enabling a comprehensive study of the Earth's long-term interior evolution. He applies his modeling approach to ascertain the thermal history and tectonic processes of planetary bodies such as the Moon and Venus.
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