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Thomas Chacko is a Professor in the Faculty of Science specializing in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Alberta. His research focuses on metamorphic petrology, stable isotope geochemistry, crustal evolution, and Precambrian geology. He studies high-temperature metamorphism and the processes associated with the formation of the continental crust. His work is characterized by a combination of field studies and experimental techniques, including stable isotope analysis and electron microprobe studies. Chacko's research interests include the investigation of secular variations in metamorphic temperatures in collisional orogenic belts, the development of standards for chemical dating of monazite using electron microprobe techniques, and petrological and geochemical studies in regions such as the Cardamom Hills charnockite massif in southern India. He actively collaborates with graduate students and colleagues on various research projects. In addition to his research, Chacko teaches advanced geology courses, including a field school that provides practical experience in geology.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management