Andrew Barth

Andrew Barth is a Chancellor's Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Indiana University's School of Science. His research focuses on tectonic evolution of convergent margins, integrating igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary petrology with geochronologic techniques. He holds a B.S. (1981) and M.S. (1985) in Geology from California State University, Los Angeles, and a Ph.D. (1989) in Geological Sciences from the University of Southern California.

Research interests include Proterozoic metamorphic rocks' role in continental crust formation, Mesozoic continental margin arc systems in southern California/western Arizona, and the application of geochronology to tectonic reconstructions. His work emphasizes U-Pb geochronology and mineralogic analysis of rock suites derived from field mapping and laboratory studies.

Publications highlight studies on Salinian block crustal structure (2003), McCoy Mountains Formation retroarc basins (2004), thermodynamic analysis of granitic systems (2008), and Proterozoic crustal evolution in California (2009). These articles collectively demonstrate expertise in tectonic processes across multiple geological timescales and regions.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed. Advising and grant activities are not detailed in the provided text. Current research extends into continental crust assembly/disassembly and magmatic processes within ancient convergent margins.