Earth Sciences Division Staff: Shaun T. Brown

Biographical Summary

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Research Interests

I am broadly interested in the application of chemical and isotope data to address questions about the origin and evolution of the Earth.  Presently, I am using geochemical data to quantify mass transfer, precipitation and exchange processes in subduction zones, mid-ocean ridge hydrothermal and geothermal systems. I am additionally interested in techniques to measure isotopic fractionation of the so-called non-traditional stable isotopes (e.g. Ca, Cr, Fe and Cd) and developing models to apply these data to environmental and energy related problems.

Education

• Master of Science, University of South Carolina: Columbia, SC 29208
  • Thesis title: Source components in Aleutian arc lavas: constraints from Hf, Nd, and Pb isotopes
• Dickinson College: Carlisle, PA 17013, B.S. Geology with distinction
  • Thesis title: Holocene tephrostratigraphy at Korovin Volcano, Central Aleutians

Professional Experience

• Lawrence Berkeley Lab: Center for Isotope Geochemistry (July 2005-present)
  • Senior Research Associate (September 2007-present)
  • Research Associate (October 2006-September 2007)
  • Senior Research Technician (July 2005-October 2006)

Honors and Awards

• LBNL Spot Award
• Bruce L. Reed Memorial Grant: Geological Society of America
• Dean’s Fellowship: University of South Carolina
• Henry Hansen Research Prize for geologic research: Dickinson College