Julian Anthony Pearce is a

geochemist Geochemistry is the science that uses the tools and principles of chemistry to explain the mechanisms behind major geological systems such as the Earth's crust and its oceans. The realm of geochemistry extends beyond the Earth, encompassing the ...

who is currently professor emeritus at

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. He graduated with a first-class degree in natural sciences from Selwyn College, Cambridge, in 1970 and completed his PhD at the University of East Anglia in 1973. He best known for his work on ophiolites, island arcs and the geochemical fingerprinting of rocks and minerals. He was awarded the

Bigsby Medal The Bigsby Medal is a medal of the Geological Society of London established by John Jeremiah Bigsby. It is awarded for the study of American geology. Recipients SourcThe Geological Society See also * List of geology awards * Prizes named after ...

of the Geological Society of London in 1993 and the Murchison Medal in 2014. He has an h-index of 79 according to Google Scholar.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Pearce, Julian Anthony Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Alumni of Selwyn College, Cambridge Alumni of the University of East Anglia Academics of Cardiff University Academics of the Open University Academics of Newcastle University Academics of Durham University Murchison Medal winners