Michael C. Gurnis
John E. and Hazel S. Smits Professor of Geophysics · California Institute of Technology · California Institute of Technology
Quick answer: Michael C. Gurnis is John E. and Hazel S. Smits Professor of Geophysics at California Institute of Technology. Michael C. Gurnis shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
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Research interests
Global geodynamics: mantle convection, plate tectonics and the dynamic coupling between mantle processes and continental and sea floor geology; chemical and thermal evolution of the mantle and crust; Marine geophysics; computational geophysics: frameworks, finite element analysis, and parallel processing.
Selected publications (since 2023)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Michael C. Gurnis hiring PhD students at California Institute of Technology?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Michael C. Gurnis's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: If you have specific questions about graduate studies or post-doctoral research in the area of geodynamics at Caltech, you may wish to send Mike Gurnis an e-mail message..
What does Michael C. Gurnis research?
Global geodynamics: mantle convection, plate tectonics and the dynamic coupling between mantle processes and continental and sea floor geology; chemical and thermal evolution of the mantle and crust; Marine geophysics; computational geophysics: frameworks, finite element analysis, and parallel proce
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