Kelden Pehr
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Assistant Professor, Geology & Geological Eng
- Organic Geochemistry, Chemical Oceanography, Astrobiology
Contact Info
- Email: kelden.pehr@UND.edu
- Office: 701.777.4569
Office Address
Leonard Hall Room 207
81 Cornell Street Stop 8358
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8358
Biography
Dr. Kelden Pehr focuses on the alteration and preservation of organic matter within the marine environment and geological record. Her research aims to investigate the carbon cycle in Earths past and present, reconstruct paleo-environments, and enhance methods for detecting possible extraterrestrial life.
Dr. Pehr holds a doctorate in Geological Sciences from the University of California, Riverside and earned a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from MIT. Prior to joining UND, she was a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lehigh University.