Diane Clemens-Knott, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Geological Sciences
California State University, Fullerton
800 N. State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92831-6850
dclemensknott@fullerton.edu
Ph: (657) 278-2369
FAX: (657) 278-7266
- 1991-now Faculty, C.S.U. Fullerton
- 2004-2007 Department Chair
- 1992 Ph.D., California Institute of Technology
- 1988 M.S., California Institute of Technology
- 1984/85 Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey
- 1984 B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Research
Igneous petrology--particularly the evolution of basaltic magmas in the continental crust--and hydrothermal systems. My research is field-based, virtually always beginning with mapping and integrating petrography, geochemistry and isotope geochemistry. While at C.S.U.F, my research has expanded with student interests to investigating metamorphic nanominerals, volcano-sedimentary sequences, and groundwater geochemistry.
Teaching
I teach courses that parallel (and often integrate) my research interests, including igneous-metamorphic petrology and petrography; the Mesozoic Era; inorganic and isotope geochemistry (high-T and environmental); field geology; and general courses including Geology of the National Parks and the team-taught “Earthquakes & Volcanoes: Shake & Bake”. Most classes focus on lab work, field trips, and student projects.