Adrian J. Brearley

Adrian J. Brearley is a Distinguished Professor and Director of the Transmission Electron Microscope Laboratories at the University of New Mexico. His research focuses on mineralogy, petrology, and cosmochemistry of planetary materials, with expertise in experimental studies of phase transitions, metamorphic reactions kinetics, and analytical techniques including transmission electron microscopy, electron microprobe analysis, and focused ion beam/SEM.

His research interests include planetary material characterization, mantle xenolith mineralogy, and nebular vs parent body processing of chondritic meteorites. Recent publications demonstrate a focus on microstructural analysis of extraterrestrial materials and geochemical investigations of meteorite components.

Dr. Brearley directs advanced microscopy facilities supporting interdisciplinary research in cosmochemistry and materials science.