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Colleen A Dalton is a Professor of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Brown University. Her research focuses on plate tectonics, mantle dynamics, and seismic imaging. She holds a PhD from Harvard University (2007) and a ScB from Brown University (2000). Her work integrates seismological data with petrology and mineral physics to understand lithospheric evolution and mantle rheology. Notable contributions include studies on seafloor spreading slowdown, lithosphere-asthenosphere interactions, and attenuation mechanisms in the upper mantle. She teaches courses in global tectonics, geophysics, and advanced seismology. Collaborations include projects with Karen Fischer, Timothy Herbert, and Greg Hirth. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to solve first-order questions in Earth's structure and dynamics.
Education:
- PhD in Earth Sciences, Harvard University, 2007
- ScB in Geological Sciences, Brown University, 2000
Research Interests: Investigations into mantle convection, seismic wave attenuation, lithospheric formation, and the rheological properties of the Earth's interior. Her work bridges seismic imaging with geochemical and petrological data to create holistic models of planetary processes.
Publications Trends: Recent work highlights global seafloor spreading dynamics, lithospheric thickness variations, and mantle rheology inferred from surface wave analyses. Themes include the interplay between seismic data and geodynamic models.
Teaching & Advising: Instructs courses like EEPS 1560 - Global Tectonics and EEPS 2650 - Advanced Seismology. Advises students in seismic imaging and mantle dynamics research.
Collaborations: Active in interdisciplinary teams studying tectonic-climate interactions and mantle plume dynamics through partnerships with Brown's Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences Department.
