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Stephen Parman is a Professor of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Brown University. He holds affiliations within the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences and is associated with the High-Pressure Lab. Previously, he served as a Lecturer at Durham University (UK) and earned his Ph.D. in Geology and Geochemistry from MIT (2001). His research focuses on volatiles in Earth's interior, early Earth magmas, and mantle evolution, with recent work challenging traditional models through studies of noble gas solubility and mantle dynamics.
Education: Ph.D. in Geology and Geochemistry, MIT (2001); Postdoctoral work at Durham University (2001-2004).
Research interests include experimental petrology, mantle structure evolution, and planetary formation processes. His work integrates laboratory experiments with geochemical modeling to explore topics like Mercury's magma ocean crystallization and lunar volcanic degassing. Key contributions address Mercury's core composition, sulfur speciation in magmas, and exoplanet habitability under varying tectonic regimes.
Recent publications highlight Mercury's bulk composition, lunar gas cloud chemistry, and mission concepts like Mercury Scout. His work often bridges Earth science and planetary exploration, with a focus on volatile cycling and planetary interiors.
Collaborations include researchers like Reid Cooper (Brown) and Nitin Padture (Engineering). His lab develops novel analytical methods (e.g., atom probe tomography) to study mineral physics and volatile behavior in extreme conditions.
