Structure & Tectonics

Structure and tectonics research encompasses many diverse research areas within the Department. Large-scale plate motion and mantle dynamics research is accompanied by studies on tectonic controls over sedimentation, fluid flow, seismology, landform development, plant evolution and animal evolution. Learn more about our Structure and tectonics facilities.

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Student examining the Moine Thrust in NW Scotland
Oman 2019

John Cottle

Professor

Application of geochronology to solve tectonic problems

Geochronology

Petrology, Geochemistry & Volcanology

Structure & Tectonics

Zach Eilon

Associate Professor

Seismic tomography, inverse methods, anisotropy, and attenuation.

Seismology & Geophysics

Structure & Tectonics

Phillip Gans

Professor

Structural geology and tectonics and are focused on deformational and thermal processes within continental lithosphere.

Geochronology

Petrology, Geochemistry & Volcanology

Surface Processes, Sedimentology & Hydrology

Structure & Tectonics

Kristin Morell

Associate Professor

Application of field geology, geochronology, and remote sensing to understand the dynamics, growth, and erosion of tectonically active regions, especially subduction zones

Geochronology

Surface Processes, Sedimentology & Hydrology

Structure & Tectonics

Matt Rioux

Associate Teaching Professor

Application of geochronology, geochemistry, and petrology to study igneous and tectonic processes.

Geochronology

Petrology, Geochemistry & Volcanology

Structure & Tectonics

Alex Simms

Professor

Focuses on the processes that shape and the Quaternary history of shallow marine settings with a particular emphasis on reconstructing past records of sea-level change.

Surface Processes, Sedimentology & Hydrology

Structure & Tectonics

Paleoceanography & Paleoclimatology

Toshiro Tanimoto

Distinguished Professor

Interested in understanding the deep earth structure as well as the near-surface environment.

Seismology & Geophysics

Structure & Tectonics