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2026

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Earth Science

D-Index
94
Citations
38998
World Ranking
190
National Ranking
96

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Earth Science in United States Leader Award
  • Fellow of the Geological Society of America
  • Fellow of the Geological Society of America

Overview

Thomas J. Algeo is affiliated with the University of Cincinnati in the United States, specializing primarily in Earth and Planetary Sciences. Their research output includes over 500 publications within this field, with significant contributions across various subfields such as Paleontology, Geophysics, Geochemistry and Petrology, Atmospheric Science, and Mechanics of Materials.

The scientist's recent publication record highlights work published in leading venues. Notable papers include:

  • "Redox classification and calibration of redox thresholds in sedimentary systems," 2020, Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta
  • "A re-assessment of elemental proxies for paleoredox analysis," 2020, Chemical Geology

These papers focus heavily on sedimentary geochemistry and redox conditions in ancient environments. The breadth of their work touches both fundamental geochemical processes and applications relevant to paleoclimate and sedimentary earth systems.

Frequent coauthors working alongside Thomas J. Algeo include:

  • Chao Li
  • Geoffrey J. Gilleaudeau
  • Huan Li
  • Hanlie Hong
  • Jun Shen

The scientist's publications appear regularly in several key journals linked to geological sciences and geochemistry, including:

  • Chemical Geology
  • Global and Planetary Change
  • Palaeogeography Palaeoclimatology Palaeoecology
  • Earth and Planetary Science Letters
  • Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta

The main areas of study within Earth and Planetary Sciences span diverse topics. Among these are:

  • Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils
  • Geochemistry and Elemental Analysis
  • Geological and Geochemical Analysis
  • Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
  • Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis
  • Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
  • Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena

These focus areas indicate an interdisciplinary approach combining paleontological, geochemical, and climatological methods to examine Earth's history and sedimentary processes.

Among recognized achievements, Thomas J. Algeo has been named Fellow of the Geological Society of America, reflecting their standing within the geoscience community.

Best Publications

  • Trace metals as paleoredox and paleoproductivity proxies: An update

    Nicolas Tribovillard;Thomas J. Algeo;Timothy W. Lyons;Armelle Riboulleau

  • Trace-element behavior and redox facies in core shales of Upper Pennsylvanian Kansas-type cyclothems

    Thomas J Algeo;J.Barry Maynard

  • Environmental analysis of paleoceanographic systems based on molybdenum–uranium covariation

    T.J. Algeo;N. Tribovillard

  • Mo–total organic carbon covariation in modern anoxic marine environments: Implications for analysis of paleoredox and paleohydrographic conditions

    Thomas J. Algeo;Timothy W. Lyons

  • Terrestrial-marine teleconnections in the Devonian: links between the evolution of land plants, weathering processes, and marine anoxic events

    Thomas J. Algeo;Stephen E. Scheckler

  • Analysis of marine environmental conditions based onmolybdenum–uranium covariation—Applications to Mesozoic paleoceanography

    Nicolas Tribovillard;Thomas Algeo;François Baudin;A. Riboulleau

  • Sedimentary Corg:P ratios, paleocean ventilation, and Phanerozoic atmospheric pO2

    Thomas J. Algeo;Ellery Ingall

  • Total organic carbon, organic phosphorus, and biogenic barium fluxes as proxies for paleomarine productivity

    Shane D. Schoepfer;Jun Shen;Jun Shen;Hengye Wei;Richard V. Tyson

  • Paleoceanographic applications of trace-metal concentration data

    Thomas J. Algeo;Harold D Rowe

  • Elemental proxies for paleosalinity analysis of ancient shales and mudrocks

    Wei Wei;Wei Wei;Thomas J. Algeo;Thomas J. Algeo

  • Natural fractionation of 238U/235U

    S. Weyer;Ariel Anbar;A. Gerdes;Gwyneth Gordon

  • Redox classification and calibration of redox thresholds in sedimentary systems

    Thomas J. Algeo;Thomas J. Algeo;Chao Li

  • Spatial variation in sediment fluxes, redox conditions, and productivity in the Permian–Triassic Panthalassic Ocean

    Thomas J. Algeo;Kiyoko Kuwahara;Hiroyoshi Sano;Steven Bates

  • A re-assessment of elemental proxies for paleoredox analysis

    Thomas J. Algeo;Thomas J. Algeo;Jiangsi Liu;Jiangsi Liu;Jiangsi Liu

  • Anomalous Early Triassic sediment fluxes due to elevated weathering rates and their biological consequences

    Thomas J. Algeo;Richard J. Twitchett

  • Rapid expansion of oceanic anoxia immediately before the end-Permian mass extinction

    Gregory A. Brennecka;Achim D. Herrmann;Thomas J. Algeo;Ariel D. Anbar

  • Terrestrial–marine teleconnections in the collapse and rebuilding of Early Triassic marine ecosystems

    Thomas J. Algeo;Zhong Q. Chen;Margaret L. Fraiser;Richard J. Twitchett

  • Sedimentary carbonate record of calcium-magnesium cycling

    Bruce H. Wilkinson;Thomas J. Algeo

  • Basinal restriction, black shales, Re‐Os dating, and the Early Toarcian (Jurassic) oceanic anoxic event

    J. M. McArthur;T. J. Algeo;B. van de Schootbrugge;Q. Li

  • Can marine anoxic events draw down the trace element inventory of seawater

    Thomas J. Algeo

Frequent Co-Authors

Genming Luo
Genming Luo China University of Geosciences
Shucheng Xie
Shucheng Xie China University of Geosciences
Zhong-Qiang Chen
Zhong-Qiang Chen China University of Geosciences
Timothy W. Lyons
Timothy W. Lyons University of California, Riverside
Lian Zhou
Lian Zhou China University of Geosciences
Qinglai Feng
Qinglai Feng China University of Geosciences
Huyue Song
Huyue Song China University of Geosciences
Laishi Zhao
Laishi Zhao China University of Geosciences
Ariel D. Anbar
Ariel D. Anbar Arizona State University
Hanlie Hong
Hanlie Hong China University of Geosciences

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