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Jin Zhang is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University in the College of Arts and Sciences, specializing in mineral physics with a focus on the Earth's interior and planetary science. His research predominantly involves high pressure and temperature experiments to analyze the compositions and structures of planetary materials. One of his primary research tools is Brillouin spectroscopy, which is used for sound velocity measurements of Earth and planetary materials, critical for interpreting geophysical and geochemical data related to planetary interiors. He conducts experiments at various synchrotron facilities, including the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory. His work also addresses petrology and volcanology, particularly concerning phase equilibria in mantle candidate rocks, and exploring magma viscosity and the storage and transport of volatiles in the deep Earth. Additionally, he has a minor interest in material sciences.
Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.