Anaïs Ferot

Anaïs Ferot is a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Oregon, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. She serves as the Science Coordinator for the National Science Foundation GeoPRISMS Program since 2016 and has held roles at institutions like the University of Michigan and Rice University.

• Education: PhD in Earth Science (2011), Master’s (2007), Bachelor’s (2006), and Associate (2004) degrees from French universities.

Research Focus: High-pressure and high-temperature experimental studies on water storage in Earth’s mantle minerals, including olivine, pyroxene, and stishovite. Techniques include FTIR spectroscopy, XANES, SIMS, and multi-anvil press experiments.

Publications (2010–2012) highlight collaborations on mantle hydration, iron oxidation, and mineral diffusion. Her work intersects geochemistry, mineral physics, and geodynamics.

Additional Roles: Website manager and graphic designer for GeoPRISMS, editor of program newsletters, and organizer of national/international meetings. She develops educational materials and promotes science communication.