Carl C. Swisher III
استاد · 40Ar/39Ar Mass Spectrometry
Rutgers, The State University of New Jerseyمعرفی
Carl C. Swisher III is a Professor at Rutgers University's Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. His research focuses on geochronology, Quaternary studies, and calibration of vertebrate/hominin evolution using 40Ar/39Ar mass spectrometry. He has conducted extensive work on volcanic systems, paleoclimate reconstructions, and fossil dating across diverse regions including Mongolia, Ethiopia, and Argentina.
Education:
- B.A. Geology, University of Montana, Missoula
- M.S. Geology, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
- Ph.D. Paleontology, University of California, Berkeley
Research interests span volcanic processes, human evolution, and stratigraphic correlations. His recent work includes studies on Pleistocene hominids, Cretaceous dinosaur fossils, and the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum. He has advised numerous collaborative projects involving tectonic, climate, and faunal studies.
Labs/Teams: Collaborations with international institutions such as the American Museum of Natural History, Columbia University, and the University of Georgia. Active in multidisciplinary projects linking geology, paleontology, and anthropology.
