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Thomas Duffy is a Professor of Geosciences at Princeton University and currently serves as Chair of the Department of Geosciences. He is also affiliated with the High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI) as an Associated Faculty member. His research integrates experimental methods to study geological materials under extreme conditions, aiming to unravel planetary evolution and interior dynamics.
His primary research interests include the synthesis of new materials, phase transitions in minerals under high pressure and temperature, and planetary interior modeling. Key tools employed are diamond anvil cells, gas guns, and high-powered lasers, combined with X-ray diffraction and laser interferometry. These techniques enable exploration of material behavior at pressures exceeding those at Earth's core.
Recent publications (2024–2023) focus on shock compression studies of MgO, quartz, and iron oxides, alongside dynamic compression experiments. These works analyze phase transitions, material response under extreme conditions, and their implications for planetary science and astrophysics.
No scientific awards for Dr. Duffy are listed in the provided texts. He has advised doctoral students including Ian Ocampo and Sirus Han. His research leverages facilities like the National Ignition Facility, though specific grant details are not detailed here. The High-Pressure Mineral Physics Laboratory, led by Dr. Duffy, specializes in experimental mineral physics under ultrahigh pressures, contributing to understanding exoplanet and Earth's interior composition.
