Timothy Holland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tim Holland
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Holland in 2014
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Timothy John Barrington Holland
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| Alma mater | University of Oxford |
| Awards | The Murchison Fund (1995) |
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| Fields | Petrology |
| Institutions | University of Cambridge |
| Thesis | Structural and Metamorphic Studies of Eclogites and Associated Rocks in the Central Tauern Region of the Eastern Alps (1977) |
| Doctoral advisor | Stephen W. Richardson |
Timothy John Barrington Holland is a British scientist who studies rocks. He is known as a petrologist. He used to be a professor at the University of Cambridge in the Earth Sciences Department. Now, he is an Emeritus Professor, which means he has retired but still keeps his title because of his important work.
Learning About Rocks
Holland studied at the University of Oxford. In 1977, he earned a special degree called a Doctor of Philosophy. This degree is for people who do a lot of research in a specific area.
His research was about a type of rock called eclogites. He studied these rocks in the Tauern region of the Alps mountains. His teacher for this research was Stephen W. Richardson.
Discoveries and Work
Holland's work helps us understand how rocks form and change deep inside the Earth. He uses computers to figure out how different minerals in rocks behave under extreme heat and pressure.
One of his biggest discoveries was showing that some rocks found on the Earth's surface had once been buried more than 70 kilometers (about 43 miles) deep! That's super deep!
He also helped create a special computer database. This database helps scientists understand how different minerals mix and change in rocks. It's like a giant recipe book for rocks, showing what happens when ingredients (minerals) are cooked (heated) under pressure. This work is very important for geologists around the world.
His research helps us understand things like silicate melts (melted rock deep underground). This helps scientists figure out how rocks move and change over millions of years.
Awards and Special Recognition
In 2014, Holland was chosen to be a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS). This is a very high honor for scientists in the United Kingdom. It means he is recognized for his amazing contributions to science.
He also received The Murchison Fund award in 1995 from the Geological Society of London. This award celebrates important work in geology.
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Holland in 2014
