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Daniel Viete is an Assistant Professor in Earth and Planetary Sciences at Johns Hopkins University, where he leads the Tectonics, Metamorphic Petrology & Orogenesis (TeMPO) Laboratory. His research investigates time scales of lithospheric processes recorded in metamorphic and igneous rocks, with emphasis on the co-evolution of tectonic systems and Earth's deep interior.
Research integrates field mapping, geochronology, petrology, and numerical modeling to understand mountain building processes, continental evolution, and secular changes in plate tectonics. Field sites span Mongolia, the US Southwest, Namibia, and South Africa.
Recent publications focus on Precambrian tectonics, ophiolite formation, and metamorphic records of crustal processes. These works employ advanced geochemical analysis, phase equilibria modeling, and structural geology to reconstruct Earth's tectonic history.
Dr. Viete's work has implications for understanding planetary evolution and resource formation. Current projects include NSF-funded investigations of subduction initiation and continental collision dynamics.
