About Us

The Geophysics group consists of a collection of faculty, researchers, and graduate students within the department of Geological Sciences who share a common interest in geophysical problems. We hold regular meetings to discuss contemporary topics and share results from current research. The diversity of specialties represented by the membership helps to broaden the group’s exposure to fundamental issues and enrich internal discussions.

Research Interests (applicable faculty)

• Continental Tectonics (Humphreys, Schmidt, Weldon)

• Oceanic Tectonics (Hooft, Toomey)

• Crustal Deformation (Schmidt, Weldon)

• Fault Mechanics (Humphreys, Rempel, Schmidt, Weldon)

• Geomechanics (Rempel, Schmidt)

• Mechanics of Ice (Rempel)

• Plumes and Mid-Ocean Ridges (Hooft, Humphreys, Toomey)

• Seismology (Hooft, Humphreys, Toomey)

• Seismotectonics (Schmidt, Toomey)

• Marine Geophysics (Hooft, Toomey)