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Shun-ichiro Karato is a Professor of Earth & Planetary Sciences at Yale University, affiliated with the Department of Geology and Geophysics. His research focuses on high-pressure materials science, mantle dynamics, and planetary evolution. He leads experimental studies using advanced facilities like the 1000-ton Kawai-type Multi-anvil Apparatus and field-emission SEM with EBSD for microstructural analysis.
Education:
- PhD in Geophysics, University of Tokyo, 1977
- MSc in Geophysics, University of Tokyo, 1974
- BSc in Geophysics, University of Tokyo, 1972
His research interests include water distribution in planetary interiors, deformation mechanisms of mantle minerals, and the role of volatiles in Earth’s dynamics. He collaborates across disciplines to integrate experimental, theoretical, and observational approaches. Recent work explores hydrogen dissolution in bridgmanite, mantle rheology under high pressure-temperature conditions, and the implications of seismic anomalies for mantle structure.
Labs/Facilities: Karato oversees cutting-edge facilities enabling high-pressure/temperature experiments, including rotational Drickamer apparatuses and synchrotron-based deformation studies. These tools support investigations into phase transitions, deformation mechanisms, and melt localization in the mantle.
Teaching: Teaches courses like Introduction to Earth Materials (G&G 319/519), Deformation of Earth Materials (G&G 450/650), and Seminar on Mantle and Core Geophysics (G&G 744).
