Originally from Vermont, he holds an AB in Earth and Planetary Sciences and Archaeology from Harvard University and a PhD in Earth and Planetary Science from the University of California, Berkeley. He studies the processes that shape landscapes, both on Earth and on other planets and moons. His group’s efforts currently follow three themes: the development of organized patterns in landscapes, especially river networks; the influence of climate on erosion; and the surfaces of Mars and Titan (Saturn’s largest moon). Outside of science, Prof. Perron enjoys music, bicycling, skiing,