James K. Russell - Curriculum Vitae#
Position: Full Professor (1999- current), Volcanology and Petrology Laboratory
Scope of research:
My expertise is in the fields of volcanology and petrology with allied skills in thermodynamics, mathematics, optimization and computer programming. I am fundamentally interested in the formation and physical-chemical evolution of magmas and their eruption. My research has involved numerical analysis of chemical data and computer modelling of the thermodynamic consequences of magmatic processes coupled to field-based observations.
Current research interests:
1. Glaciovolcanism as probes of paleo-environment and proxies for paleo-climate.
2. Predictive models for transport properties of silicate melts and magmas.
3. High-temperature rock mechanic experiments on the rheology of volcanic systems.
Degrees:
- 1984 Ph.D. University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
- 1980 M.Sc. University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
- 1976 B.Sc.(H) University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Editorships:
- 2016 - 2022 Co-Editor-in-Chief for Journal Volcanology & Geothermal Research
- 2017 - 2020 Associate Editor for Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences
- 2008 - 2014 Editorial Board for Chemical Geology
- 2002 - 2009 Associate Editor for Geochimica Cosmochimica Acta
Select Professional Service (2010-2022)
- 2022 European Commission, Evaluator for ERC Consolidator research grants
- 2015 Evaluator of Internal Research Proposals, Dept. Physics & Geology, U. Perugia, Italy
- 2014 Media Consultant Nova (Pioneer Productions) - Kimberlite Ascent (E. Houghton-Brown)
- 2013 External consultant for review of Dept. of Earth & Planetary Science, McGill University
- 2012 Media Consultation: advisor for article on Ubehebe Crater for National Geographic News
- 2012 Member of the GAC Hutchison Medal committee (Chaired by Stephen Johnston)
- 2012 Evaluator for 2012 NSERC Herzberg Medal nomination of Dr. Jarolslav Dostal
- 2011 Member of 2012-13 GSA MGPV Distinguished Geological Career Award 2011
- 2011 European Commission, Evaluator/Independent Expert for Research Grant Competition FP7-ENV-2011 Theme 6
Memberships to Professional Societies
- 2003 European Geosciences Union
- 1995 IAVCEI (Int. Assoc. Volc. Chem. Earth's Int.)
- 1990 Mineralogical Society of America
- 1989 Geological Association of Canada: Volcanology Division
- 1986 Mineralogical Association of Canada
- 1986 Geological Association of Canada: Cordilleran Section
- 1983 American Geophysical Union (V-section affiliation)