Jack Murphy

Jack Murphy is a Lecturer and Academic Advisor in the Master of Environmental Studies (MES) program and the Department of Earth & Environmental Science (EES) at the University of Pennsylvania. He focuses on Earth system dynamics, examining natural processes and their responses to human activities, while mentoring students to integrate scientific knowledge with societal concerns.

• BSc in Physics from Bates College
• PhD in Geochemistry from Princeton University
• Princeton Energy and Climate Scholar (PECS) at HMEI
• Postdoctoral research and affiliated researcher at Penn's Biogeochemical Cycles Lab
• US Peace Corps volunteer in Lesotho

His research explores geochemical cycles, lithium isotope dynamics, and climate change impacts, with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability. Recent publications highlight topics such as marine carbonate diagenesis, Greenland Ice Sheet methane emissions, and secular variations in seawater isotopic composition.