World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Earth Science

D-Index
42
Citations
5660
World Ranking
5341
National Ranking
572

Research.com Recognitions

  • 1984 - Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

Overview

Ian Parsons is affiliated with the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom. Their research spans multiple areas within Earth and Planetary Sciences as well as Computer Science, with a focus on geophysical phenomena and computational approaches.

Parsons has contributed to both main fields and specialized subfields in their work. The primary fields of study include:

  • Earth and Planetary Sciences
  • Computer Science

The scientist's subfields of study emphasize areas such as:

  • Geophysics
  • Artificial Intelligence

The topics covered by Parsons demonstrate a focus on:

  • Earthquake and tectonic studies
  • Geochemistry and geologic mapping
  • High-pressure geophysics and materials

Among their contributions is a paper titled "Vectors, Scalars, and How Science Works", published in 2021 in the journal Elements. This publication provides insights related to the scientific method and conceptual understanding within the geosciences.

Parsons has published in the venue Elements, which is noted for disseminating research linked to Earth sciences and related disciplines.

Their work includes recognition through the award of Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1984, acknowledging their professional standing within the scientific community.

Best Publications

  • Feldspars and their reactions

    Their Reactions;Ian Parsons

  • Origins of igneous layering

    Ian Parsons

  • Feldspars and fluids in cooling plutons

    Ian Parsons

  • Development of microporosity, diffusion channels and deuteric coarsening in perthitic alkali feldspars

    Richard H. Worden;F. David L. Walker;Ian Parsons;William L. Brown

  • Mobility and fractionation of REEs during deep weathering of geochemically contrasting granites in a tropical setting, Malaysia

    Zainuddin M. Yusoff;Bryne T. Ngwenya;Ian Parsons

  • Towards a more practical two-feldspar geothermometer

    William L. Brown;Ian Parsons

  • Micropores and micropermeable texture in alkali feldspars: geochemical and geophysical implications

    F. David L. Walker;Martin R. Lee;Ian Parsons

  • 40 Ar/ 39 Ar thermochronology using alkali feldspars: real thermal history or mathematical mirage of microtexture?

    Ian Parsons;W. L. Brown;J. V. Smith

  • Argon-loss by alkali feldspars

    I Parsons;D.C Rex;P Guise;A.N Halliday

  • DISLOCATION FORMATION AND ALBITIZATION IN ALKALI FELDSPARS FROM THE SHAP GRANITE

    Martin R. Lee;Ian Parsons

  • Surface deformation due to shear and tensile faults in a half-space

    Mark E. Hodson;Martin R. Lee;Ian Parsons

  • Microtextural controls of weathering of perthitic alkali feldspars

    Martin R. Lee;Ian Parsons

  • The role of intragranular microtextures and microstructures in chemical and mechanical weathering: Direct comparisons of experimentally and naturally weathered alkali feldspars

    Martin R Lee;Mark E Hodson;Ian Parsons

  • Feldspars and the Thermal History of Igneous Rocks

    Ian Parsons;William L. Brown

  • Biochemical evolution II: Origin of life in tubular microstructures on weathered feldspar surfaces

    Ian Parsons;Martin R. Lee;Joseph V. Smith

  • The Klokken Gabbro—Syenite Complex, South Greenland: Cryptic Variation and Origin of Inversely Graded Layering

    Ian Parsons

  • Exsolution and alteration microtextures in alkali feldspar phenocrysts from the Shap Granite

    Martin R. Lee;Kim A. Waldron;Ian Parsons

  • Mutual replacement reactions in alkali feldspars I: microtextures and mechanisms

    Ian Parsons;Martin R. Lee

  • Biomechanical and biochemical weathering of lichen-encrusted granite : textural controls on organic-mineral interactions and deposition of silica-rich layers

    M.R Lee;I Parsons

  • Syn-orogenic alkaline magmatism and its relationship to the Moine Thrust Zone and the thermal state of the Lithosphere in NW Scotland

    A. N. Halliday;M. Aftalion;I. Parsons;A. P. Dickin

  • Cryptoperthites and cooling rate in a layered syenite pluton: a chemical and TEM study

    W. L. Brown;S. M. Becker;I. Parsons

Frequent Co-Authors

John D. Fitz Gerald
John D. Fitz Gerald Australian National University
Mark E. Hodson
Mark E. Hodson University of York
Joseph V. Smith
Joseph V. Smith University of Chicago
Adrian A. Finch
Adrian A. Finch University of St Andrews
Richard H. Worden
Richard H. Worden University of Liverpool
Charlotte M. Allen
Charlotte M. Allen Queensland University of Technology
Ray Burgess
Ray Burgess University of Manchester
Alex N. Halliday
Alex N. Halliday Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Ekhard K. H. Salje
Ekhard K. H. Salje University of Cambridge
Michael A. Carpenter
Michael A. Carpenter University of Cambridge

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

When exploring Earth Science, it's valuable to consider related online degrees that can complement or enhance your career. For example, a library science degree offers skills in information management and research, which are essential for handling large scientific data sets and environmental records.

Visual documentation also plays a crucial role in Earth Science. Pursuing a bachelors in photography online can provide you with specialized skills to capture geological formations and environmental changes effectively. Veterans may find specific benefits through the best online photography degree programs for veterans, which offer tailored support and resources.

Language skills can further expand your opportunities, especially in global research collaborations. Short, flexible programs like the short Spanish degrees online allow for quick acquisition of communication skills important in many Earth Science fields, including environmental policy and resource management.

By integrating these complementary online degrees into your study plan, you can build a diverse skill set that enhances your career prospects in the dynamic field of Earth Science.

Best Scientists Citing Ian Parsons

Trending Scientists