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Esteban Gazel is the Charles N. Mellowes Professor in Engineering at Cornell University's Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. His research focuses on planetary processes involving magma, volcanoes, and mantle dynamics, with interdisciplinary collaborations in geochemistry, biotechnology, and exoplanet exploration. Gazel holds a B.S. in Geology from the University of Costa Rica (2004) and a Ph.D. in Geology from Rutgers University (2009).
He pioneered studies on rare earth element (REE) bioleaching using engineered microbes, leading a $1M DOE-funded project with collaborators Barstow and Holycross. His work integrates field observations, lab experiments, and computational models to address global challenges in resource sustainability and climate change.
- Key Research Themes: Mantle plumes, subduction zone fluid dynamics, volcanic ash impacts, and exoplanet mineralogy.
- Major Grants: NSF GeoPrisms, NASA volcanology grants, and DoE bio-mining initiatives.
- Labs/Teams: Gazel Research Group (focused on mantle processes and exoplanet geochemistry).
Teaching emphasizes active learning with real-world datasets, aiming to train next-generation Earth scientists. Awards include Cornell's highest teaching honor (Lazar Award) and Costa Rica's top scientific honor (Cloromido Picado Twight).
