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Dr. Emily M. Klein is a University Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Earth & Climate Sciences at Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment. Her research focuses on the geochemistry of oceanic basalts, using major, trace, and isotopic analyses to understand mantle and crustal processes.
- Ph.D. in Geology, Columbia University (1988)
- M.A. in Geology, Columbia University (1986)
- B.A. in Geology, Barnard College (1978)
She has conducted extensive sea-going expeditions, including the Hess Deep, Pito Deep, and Cocos-Nazca Spreading Center projects, to sample and map the ocean floor. Her work bridges tectonic processes with geochemical analysis, revealing insights into mantle melting regimes and crustal accretion at mid-ocean ridges.
Dr. Klein's recent publications span topics from magmatism in the Galapagos Triple Junction to biogeochemical cycles of trace elements like arsenic, lithium, and fluorine. She is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and was recognized for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (2021).
Her scientific contributions are supported by grants such as the National Science Foundation's Collaborative Research: Transition from Rifting to Seafloor Spreading. She collaborates with teams on projects involving seafloor mapping, geochemical analysis, and geodynamic modeling.
- AAAS Fellow (2022)
- Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (2021)
Dr. Klein's work has also addressed practical environmental challenges, including arsenic remediation in groundwater and the atmospheric burden of trace metals. Her research continues to influence both academic and applied earth sciences.
