Dr. Martin Grove

Professor

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Biography

Martin Grove is a Professor of Research in Earth and Planetary Sciences at Stanford University. He specializes in the study of the Earth's crust through petrologic and geochemical research, primarily informed by extensive fieldwork. He co-directs the Stanford-US Geological Survey ion probe laboratory, enhancing geochronologic methods that help constrain the crystallization, metamorphic, and metasomatic histories of the middle to deep crust. His research also investigates the relationship between heat flow and crustal deformation, utilizing 40Ar/39Ar and (U-Th)/He thermochronology to extract thermal history data from minerals, which aids in understanding the timing and magnitude of fault slip and tectonic denudation. Furthermore, Professor Grove is actively engaged in provenance studies aimed at elucidating the impacts of crustal deformation and erosion on the preserved sedimentary record. He has been a significant contributor to the field with multiple publications and is known for his teaching of various courses within his department.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Research focused on geochronology and Earth sciences.

Specialist

— Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Worked within the Earth Space Sciences department.

Associate Specialist

— Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Involved in research and academics in Earth Space Sciences.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique/Universite Blaise Pascal • France

Conducted research in Earth sciences.

Research Associate

— Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Engaged in research and teaching in Earth Space Sciences.

Teaching Associate

— Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Assisted in teaching Earth Space Sciences courses.

Courses

EPS 399 EPS 292 EPS 299 EPS 400 EPS 386 EPS 199 EPS 385 EPS 190 EPS 197 EPS 398 EPS 192 EPS 210 EPS 5 EPS 283 EPS 282 GEOLSCI 105 GEOLSCI 5 GEOLSCI 283

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
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Specialization Notes

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