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I am a geochemist, igneous petrologist and geodynamicist studying the thermal and chemical evolution of Earth’s interior. My work integrates geochemical analysis with physical models of mantle and lithospheric processes to understand long-term changes in Earth’s tectonic and thermal state. Please refer to the Research page for a detailed overview of my work.
I am currently seeking postdoctoral positions in geochemistry and geodynamics, with a focus on magmatic processes, mantle dynamics, and crustal evolution. If you have any potential opportunities, please feel free to contact me at moujiale@rice.edu.
Education
- Ph.D in Geology, Rice University, 2026 (expected)
- B.S. in Geochemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, 2022
Publications
- Mou, J.-L., Lee, C.-T., & Borchardt, J. (2025). Calibrating olivine forsterite content as a measure of melting degree in residual peridotites. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gca.2025.08.021
- Mou, J.-L. & Lee, C.-T. A step change in Earth’s thermal history driven by the onset of plate tectonics. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, in review.
- Mou, J.-L., Lee, C.-T., & Zhang, J. Crustal thickness effects on the distribution of heat-producing elements and implications for craton stability. Manuscript in preparation.