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Jennifer M. Jackson is the William E. Leonhard Professor of Mineral Physics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), affiliated with the Division of Geological & Planetary Sciences and the Seismological Laboratory. Her research focuses on planetary interiors, combining experimental mineral physics with geophysical observations to study Earth's core-mantle boundary, hydrogen cycling, and mantle dynamics. She holds a B.S. in Mathematics and Geology from the University of Illinois (1999), an M.S. in Mineralogy from the University of Notre Dame (2000), and a Ph.D. in Geology from UIUC (2005).
Key roles include serving as Chair of the GPS Division's Strategic Staffing Committee (2022–2023), Co-Chair of the Gordon Research Conference on Earth's Interior (2023–2027), and member of the Mineralogical Society of America's Council (2020–2023). Her honors include the NSF Early CAREER Award (2010) and election as an MSA Fellow (2013).
Research highlights include pioneering balloon-based seismic detection for planetary exploration (e.g., Venus missions) and discovering quantum critical phases in FeO. Over 100 peer-reviewed publications span topics like core-mantle boundary materials, seismic anisotropy, and melt dynamics under extreme conditions. Her lab collaborates globally, integrating synchrotron-based techniques with geodynamic modeling to address Earth's deep interior mysteries.
Teaching includes courses on mineral physics, geophysics, and Venus exploration. She advises a dynamic graduate cohort and actively promotes STEM diversity through outreach initiatives like Women in Earth Science conferences.
