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Thomas Stachel is a professor in the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta, specializing in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences with a focus on diamond geology. His research primarily examines the chemical and physical properties of diamonds, including stable isotope composition and nitrogen content, while investigating the geochemistry of mineral inclusions. Stachel's work aims to define the conditions under which diamonds form and are stored in the Earth's mantle, delving into depth intervals that extend from over 140 km in the lithosphere to below the 660 km discontinuity in the lower mantle. This research offers unique insights into otherwise inaccessible regions of the planet. He is currently overseeing PhD and MSc projects that involve systematic studies of diamonds and mineral inclusions from Canadian mines and worldwide, exploring the evolution of cratonic roots and the mineralogy and geochemistry of the deep mantle.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB
Professor at the University of Alberta's Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, focusing on diamond geology and supervising graduate research.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management