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L Peter Gromet is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Geological Sciences at Brown University, having begun his role there in 1978 after earning a PhD in Geology from the California Institute of Technology in 1979. His research focuses on understanding the processes that control the tectonic evolution of ancient collisional mountain belts. His work integrates field studies, petrographic investigations, and laboratory expertise, particularly in mass spectrometric analyses. Gromet's major research interests include the behavior of continental collisions, employing sensitive geochemical tools such as U-Pb geochronology to constrain the age and origin of rocks associated with these tectonic events. Throughout his career, he has secured numerous research grants from the National Science Foundation, investigating various geological phenomena including the petrogenesis of igneous suites and tectonic geochronology in regions ranging from New England to Svalbard and beyond. Gromet has also contributed to significant scholarly works and served in various editorial and advisory capacities in professional geological societies. In addition to his research and scholarship, he has taught several courses related to geology and geochemistry, influencing countless students during his tenure.
Brown University • Providence, RI
Conducting research and teaching in Geology.
Department: Department of Economics