James A. Van Orman
Professor · College of Arts and Sciences · Case Western Reserve University
Quick answer: James A. Van Orman is Professor at Case Western Reserve University. James A. Van Orman shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.
⭐ I am always interested in working with students who are curious about the internal evolution of planets (and a wide range of other topics!). Please contact me (email usually works best) to discuss current opportunities.
Research interests
My group studies planetary interiors (including our own) using a combination of experiments and modeling, constrained by observations. Recent and current research topics include the role of volatiles in the formation and evolution of the Moon; the chemical evolution of planetary cores; isotope fractionation in magmatic processes; diffusion in mantle, core and crustal minerals; chemical processes in Earth's core-mantle boundary region; and the sequence and timing of events leading up to the planet-building stage in the early solar system.
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Is James A. Van Orman hiring PhD students at Case Western Reserve University?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, James A. Van Orman's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: I am always interested in working with students who are curious about the internal evolution of planets (and a wide range of other topics!). Please contact me (email usually works best) to discuss cur.
What does James A. Van Orman research?
My group studies planetary interiors (including our own) using a combination of experiments and modeling, constrained by observations. Recent and current research topics include the role of volatiles in the formation and evolution of the Moon; the chemical evolution of planetary cores; isotope fract
Data last updated: 2026-10-19 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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