Chemist
Chemist

Biography

Tyler Schlieder embarked on his professional journey in the field of geosciences, specializing in utilizing geochemical data to enhance our comprehension of Earth’s processes. His doctoral research delved into uranium-series disequilibria measurements from volcanic rocks, shedding light on the intricate workings of crustal magma reservoirs. Transitioning to a post-doctoral role at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Schlieder honed his expertise in analytical chemistry and mass spectrometry. Currently, he excels as a chemist, focusing on conducting highly sensitive measurements through inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). His work primarily revolves around achieving ultralow background measurements of uranium (U), thorium (Th), and potassium (K) to support rare-event physics experiments, such as those related to dark matter. Furthermore, Schlieder is passionate about innovating mass spectrometric techniques for ultra-trace analysis of various actinides and analytes for different projects. Beyond his professional endeavors, Schlieder leads an active lifestyle filled with hiking, camping, competitive judo, and memorable adventures alongside his beloved 4-year-old dog, Freyja.

Disciplines and Skills

  • Analytical chemistry
  • Methods development
  • Ultra-trace measurements
  • Tandem mass spectrometry
  • Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)
  • Ultra-clean sample handling and processing

Education

  • PhD in Earth and planetary sciences, University of California, Davis
  • MS in geology, Northern Arizona University, 2016
  • BS in geology, Oregon State University, 2014

Affiliations and Professional Service

  • American Chemical Society

Publications

2024

  • Hughes, E. C., J. Biasi, I. Fendley, K. Rahilly, T. D. Schlieder, H. Winslow, T. P. Fischer, and P. J. Wallace. 2024. “Modeling the Behavior of Sulfur in Magmatic Systems from Source to Surface: Application to Whakaari/White Island, Aotearoa New Zealand, and Etna, Italy.” Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research 446. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2023.107939.

2023

  • Arnquist, I. J., M. L. di Vacri, N. Rocco, R. Saldanha, T. Schlieder, R. Patel, J. Patil, M. Perez, and H. Uka. 2023. “Ultra-Low Radioactivity Flexible Printed Cables.” EPJ Techniques and Instrumentation 10 (1): 17. https://doi.org/10.1140/epjti/s40485-023-00104-6.
  • di Vacri, M. L., S. Scorza, A. French, N. D. Rocco, T. D. Schlieder, I. J. Arnquist, E. W. Hoppe, and J. Hall. 2023. “Evaluation of Snolab Background Mitigation Procedures through the Use of an ICP-MS Based Dust Monitoring Methodology.” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment 1056. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2023.168700.

2022

  • Schlieder, T. D., K. M. Cooper, A. J. R. Kent, R. Bradshaw, and C. Huber. 2022. “Thermal Storage Conditions and Origin of Compositional Diversity of Plagioclase Crystals in Magmas from the 1980 and 2004-2005 Eruptions of Mount Saint Helens.” Journal of Petrology. https://doi.org/10.1093/petrology/egac064.

2016

  • Duncan, R. A., A. J. R. Kent, C. R. Thornber, T. D. Schlieder, and A. M. Al-Amri. 2016. “Timing and Composition of Continental Volcanism at Harrat Hutaymah, Western Saudi Arabia.” Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research 313: 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2016.01.010.