Tianqi Xie

Tianqi Xie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan, College of Arts and Science. His research focuses on high-pressure mineral physics, impact cratering events, and planetary surface evolution, with specialization in shock metamorphism and phase transitions in minerals under extreme conditions.

Research Interests: Dr. Xie's work integrates experimental mineral physics with planetary science, using techniques including Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and high-pressure experiments to study shock metamorphism in lunar and terrestrial samples. His research areas include:

• Phase transitions in minerals under high-pressure conditions
• Impact cratering processes and shock metamorphism
• Evolution of rocky planetary surfaces in the Solar System
• Crystallographic analysis of shocked minerals
• Experimental simulation of deep Earth conditions

Recent publications focus on experimental mineral physics with thematic concentrations in high-pressure phase transitions, shock metamorphism characterization, lunar sample analysis, and planetary analog missions. Research trends show increasing application of machine learning techniques for spectral analysis and simulation methodologies for space exploration scenarios.

Laboratory and Field Work: Dr. Xie conducts experimental research in mineral physics laboratories and participates in analogue planetary missions, including the CanMoon Lunar Sample Return Analogue Mission, where he contributes to field geology operations and instrumentation deployment protocols.