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Adam Kent is a Professor and Director of the W.M. Keck Collaboratory for Plasma Mass Spectrometry at Oregon State University's College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. His research focuses on magmatic and volcanic systems, melt inclusions, and isotopic/trace element geochemistry. He holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Geology from the University of New England (1989) and a Ph.D. in Geology and Geochemistry from ANU Canberra (1995).
His research interests include the behavior of magmatic systems, silicate melt inclusions, and subduction zone processes. He has advised over 20 graduate students, many of whom now hold academic and research positions globally. Kent teaches courses on petrology, geochemistry, and volcanic evolution.
His recent work explores magma storage conditions, eruption mechanisms, and magmatic diversity in arcs like the Cascades. He co-leads the VIPER group, which operates advanced facilities like the Keck Collaboratory for plasma mass spectrometry. His research integrates fieldwork, experimental studies, and computational tools to unravel magmatic processes.
Key contributions include studies on magma recharge filtering, crystallization dynamics, and open-source tools like Thermobar. Current projects focus on the Tumalo Volcanic Center, Toba magmatic system, and Saudi Arabian volcanic fields.
