Dr. Marco Einaudi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Marco Einaudi is the Welton Joseph Maud L'Anphere Crook Professor of Applied Earth Sciences, Emeritus at Stanford University. He has an extensive academic and professional background in geology and applied earth sciences. His career includes significant roles as a Geologist and Project Geologist at the Anaconda Company and various academic appointments at Stanford, where he progressed from Assistant Professor to Professor. Einaudi has contributed to the field through numerous lectures and engagements, serving as a faculty leader for travel-study programs and participating in various geological symposia. His research focuses on detailed field studies of magma-hydrothermal systems and the origin and exploration of porphyry-copper-(gold) skarn deposits, highlighting his expertise in mineral exploration. Einaudi holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Geology from Harvard University and a B.A. in Geology from Cornell University. His significant contributions have been recognized through numerous awards and lectureships, including the Thayer Lindsley Distinguished Lecturer and the Penrose Gold Medal.

Research Interests

Magma-Hydrothermal Systems Porphyry-Copper Deposits Mineral Exploration

Experience

Geologist

1968-01-01 — 1971-01-01

Anaconda Company •

Project Geologist

1971-01-01 — 1975-01-01

Anaconda Company •

Assistant Professor

1975-01-01 — 1977-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Associate Professor

1977-01-01 — 1980-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Professor

1980-01-01 — 1993-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Visiting Investigator

1981-01-01 — 1982-01-01

Geophysical Laboratory, Carnegie Institute of Washington •

Chairman

1982-01-01 — 1986-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Professor

1993-01-01 — 2003-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Awards

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Thayer Lindsley Distinguished Lecturer

1982-01-01
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Hugh Exton McKinstry Memorial Lecturer

1986-01-01
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Award of Excellence in Teaching

1993-01-01
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Silver Medal

1993-01-01
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Penrose Gold Medal

2008-01-01

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.