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Matthijs Smit is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier II) at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. His research focuses on constraining the dynamics and geochemistry of the lithosphere over time. Current projects include investigating the timing and duration of petrological processes, the formation of the early continental crust and mantle, and the effects of continental collision and exhumation. Smit is particularly interested in the controlling factors of novel geochronology applications, using methods such as Lu-Hf, U-Pb, and Sm-Nd. His work involves collaborative initiatives funded through various Canadian research grants, integrating field research, petrological micro-structural analysis, and analytical geochemistry using techniques like MC-ICPMS, LA-ICPMS, and TIMS. He has held various academic positions, including Visiting Researcher at the Swedish Museum of Natural History and has contributed to the education of students at multiple levels, including PhD and MSc candidates.
University of British Columbia • Vancouver, Canada
Currently serving as an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair.
University of British Columbia • Vancouver, Canada
Worked as an Assistant Professor focusing on geochemistry and geology research.
University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
Served as an adjunct professor while pursuing research.
University of California, Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, USA
Conducted research as a postdoctoral fellow.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.