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Chad Deering is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences at Michigan Technological University. He holds a PhD in Igneous Petrology and Geochemistry from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, and a Master's from Michigan State University. His research focuses on magmatic processes, volcanic systems, and crustal evolution, particularly in volcanic arcs like the Taupo Volcanic Zone and the Southern Rocky Mountain Volcanic Field.
Deering's work integrates geochemical data with textural and chronological analyses to understand magma reservoir dynamics. He has contributed to studies on crystal-melt segregation, geothermal fluid systems, and the interplay between volcanic and plutonic magmatism. His research also explores the geochemical impacts of continental rifts and their links to global climate.
Key contributions include investigations into silicic magma evolution, caldera-forming eruptions, and the origins of chemically distinct magmas. His recent studies address topics such as crustal magmatism's role in strontium isotope variability and the thermal history of magma storage systems.
