Peter L. Olson

Dr. Peter L. Olson is a Research Professor at Johns Hopkins University's Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. His research examines Earth's deep interior dynamics including core-mantle interactions, geomagnetic field generation, and planetary evolution processes.

Research Focus: Combines theoretical models, numerical simulations, and laboratory experiments to study core dynamics, geodynamo processes, and mantle convection. Current investigations include the slow carbon cycle and polar ice shelf dynamics through interdisciplinary collaborations.

Publications: Recent work explores geomagnetic reversal mechanisms, core-mantle boundary interactions, and planetary dynamo diversity using advanced computational models and fluid dynamics experiments.

Education: Ph.D. from University of California, Berkeley