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Prof. J. Taylor Perron
Cecil and Ida Green Professor
Taylor Perron studies the physical processes that create landscapes on Earth and other planets. His group's efforts currently follow three themes: the formation and evolution of river networks; the influence of climate on erosion and landscapes; and landscapes on Mars and Titan (Saturn's largest moon).
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Contact Information
t: 617-253-5735
e: perron@mit.edu
w: Website
Education
Ph.D., Earth & Planetary Science (Geomorphology), University of California, Berkeley, 2006
A.B., Geology/Archaeology (summa cum laude), Harvard University, 1999