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Ryan Currier, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Geology at the University of West Georgia, affiliated with the Dr. Perry College of Mathematics, Computing, and Sciences. His research focuses on igneous petrology, magma dynamics, and volcanic systems, with emphasis on rift environments and flood basalt provinces. He has secured National Science Foundation funding to study the magmatic history of the Columbia River Flood Basalts and involves students in all stages of research.
- Education: B.Sc. in Geological Sciences (Michigan State University, 2006), M.A. and Ph.D. in Magma Dynamics (Johns Hopkins University, 2008/2011)
- Contact: Callaway Science Building, Room 101-103 | rcurrier@westga.edu | 678-839-4053
Currier’s research integrates fieldwork, experimental modeling, and textural analysis to investigate magma formation, storage, and transport. His recent work on magmatic dikes and flood basalts explores connections to climate modeling and mass extinctions. He teaches core geology courses such as Igneous & Metamorphic Petrology and Volcanology, alongside honors interdisciplinary classes.
The five listed publications highlight his expertise in magma differentiation, laccolith mechanics, and silicic volcanism. These works span topics from Antarctic contact melt zones to Panamanian arc geochemistry, demonstrating a consistent focus on magmatic systems and their geological impacts.
