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Scott D. Samson is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Syracuse University. He holds a Ph.D. in Geochemistry from the University of Arizona (1990), an M.S. in Geology from the University of Minnesota (1986), and a B.S. in Geology from Oregon State University (1984). His research focuses on continental crust evolution, tectonic/magmatic processes in orogenic belts, and innovative geochemical approaches for sedimentary provenance analysis using radiogenic isotopes (Nd, Sr, Pb, Hf) and U-Pb geochronology.
- Educations:
- Ph.D., Geochemistry, University of Arizona (1990)
- M.S., Geology, University of Minnesota (1986)
- B.S., Geology, Oregon State University (1984)
His current projects include pioneering detrital monazite geochronology to address limitations in detrital zircon tectonic fidelity, investigating Neoproterozoic terranes across the circum-Atlantic regions, and studying the Grenville Orogeny's 'zircon curse' through high-temperature magmatic modeling. He directs the Syracuse University Radiogenic Isotope Laboratory, equipped with advanced thermal ionization mass spectrometers and clean lab facilities.
Samson teaches courses in geochemistry, geochronology, and Earth history. He has secured multiple NSF grants, including collaborative research on sediment recycling and critical mineral provenance. His service roles include leading faculty reviews and serving on the Chemical Inventory and FCOI committees.
