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Richard Harrison is a Professor and Head of Department at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Department of Earth Sciences. He leads the NanoPaleoMagnetism group, focusing on experimental and computational approaches to magnetic nanoparticles in terrestrial and extraterrestrial environments.
His research spans fundamental rock and mineral magnetism, mineral physics, and materials science applied to natural systems. He integrates computational modeling, experimental techniques, and advanced microscopy, such as soft X-ray dichroic imaging and micromagnetic simulations, to study nanoscale magnetic processes. His work on first-order reversal curve (FORC) diagrams has significantly influenced paleomagnetic data analysis, with applications in meteorite magnetism, environmental magnetism, and early Earth studies.
Recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary approach, combining AI (e.g., few-shot learning) with 3D imaging tools to analyze magnetic microstructures. Topics include subduction zone magnetism, Martian serpentinization, magnetofossils, and environmental pollution, reflecting his broad impact across Earth, Planetary, and Environmental Sciences.
