Harold Stowell

Harold Stowell is a Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Alabama. He holds a BS from Florida State University (1978), MS from the University of South Carolina (1981), and PhD from Princeton University (1987). His research focuses on tectonic processes, magmatic arc evolution, metamorphic rock dynamics, and geochronology using advanced tools like mass spectrometry and electron probe microanalysis. He currently accepts MS/PhD advisees.

• Education:
• BS in Geology, Florida State University, 1978
• MS in Geology, University of South Carolina, 1981
• PhD in Geology, Princeton University, 1987

Key research areas include partial melting in orogenic belts, garnet growth mechanisms, and pressure-temperature-time path analysis. His lab utilizes state-of-the-art equipment such as the VG Sector 54 mass spectrometer and JEOL 8600 electron probe. While no specific awards are listed, his work contributes significantly to structural geology and high-temperature geochemical studies.