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Dr. Michael J. Cheadle is a Professor in the Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Wyoming. His research focuses on magmatic processes, tectonics, and the formation of oceanic crust at mid-ocean ridges. He has conducted extensive fieldwork and laboratory studies, including cruises to the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans, and has collaborated on projects such as the Oman Drilling Project and IODP Expeditions. Cheadle’s work integrates geophysics, geochemistry, and structural geology to understand processes like detachment faulting, magma chamber dynamics, and the evolution of layered intrusions.
Education:
- PhD in Geophysics, Cambridge University, UK, 1989
- MS in Geophysics, Cornell University, 1984
- BA in Geology, Oxford University, UK, 1981
Research Interests: Slow and fast spreading ridge processes, oceanic core complexes, layered intrusions (e.g., Dufek, Bushveld), komatiites, textural analysis of rocks, fluid flow in magmatic systems. Recent projects include studying gabbro glacier flow at Pito Deep and锆石年代学在海底岩石中的应用.
Professional Activities: Teaches courses including Ocean Tectonics and Geodynamics. Advises graduate students on topics ranging from oceanic crust formation to Antarctic layered intrusions. Active in international collaborations such as the TART (Textural Analysis Research Team).
Labs/Teams: Leads the Textural Analysis Research Team (TART), focused on multi-disciplinary approaches to magmatic processes. Collaborates with institutions like Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Stanford University’s SHRIMP facility.
