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Rajdeep Dasgupta is a Professor at the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Rice University and serves as the principal investigator for the ExPeRT (Experimental Petrology Rice Team) lab. His research focuses on the formation and evolution of Earth and other rocky planetary bodies, particularly how interior processes influence surface chemistry and habitability.
Dasgupta’s research spans multiple subfields including experimental petrology, geochemistry, and planetary science. The ExPeRT lab recreates extreme conditions found up to 400 km deep and 2000°C to study silicate melting, mineral stability, and volatile partitioning. Recent work examines sulfur storage in Earth’s mantle, lunar mantle sulfide saturation, and crustal differentiation on Mars.
His recent publications highlight collaborations with researchers like Aindrila Pal (recipient of a NASA FINESST grant) and colleagues across institutions. Dasgupta’s team utilizes high-pressure experiments, geochemical analyses, and thermodynamic modeling to advance understanding of planetary interiors.
The ExPeRT lab’s experimental facilities and analytical tools enable microscopic observation of melts and minerals, linking lab results to natural processes such as volcanic degassing and mantle plume activity. Dasgupta also contributes to educational outreach, leading initiatives like the Rice-HISD Planetary and Space Exploration Education Project to inspire future scientists.
