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Research Expertise Database

The Jackson School has more than 150 researchers and faculty in all facets of the earth sciences. Use this database to find experts in any of our academic and research units. Media can also contact the Communications Office (jbird@jsg.utexas.edu) for information or call (512) 232-9623. Use our update form to suggest changes to this guide.

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Allison, Mead A
Areas of Expertise: Sedimentology of upper continental margin, microfabric of modern sediments, Quaternary geologic evolution and sedimentary processes of deltas, geochronology, radioisotopes as tracers of sediment accumulation, sediment transport, remote sensing analysis of coastal geological processes, seafloor mapping, contaminated sediment depocenters and transport mechanisms
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Primary Title: Senior Research Scientist
Primary Unit: Institute for Geophysics
Email: mallison@mail.utexas.edu
Work Phone 1: (512) 471-8453
Fax: (512) 471-0348
Address:
    The University of Texas at Austin
    Institute for Geophysics
    10100 Burnet Road (R2200)
    Austin, Texas 78758-4445
UT Mailcode: R2200
Office: ROC 3.260
Ambrose, William
Areas of Expertise: Sedimentology, subsurface mapping of clastic depositional systems, oil and gas production analysis, coalbed methane
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Primary Title: Research Scientist
Primary Unit: Bureau of Economic Geology
Email: william.ambrose@beg.utexas.edu
Work Phone 1: (512) 471-7721
Fax: (512) 471-0140
Address:
    The University of Texas at Austin
    Bureau of Economic Geology
    University Station, Box X
    Austin, Texas 78713-8924
UT Mailcode: E0630
Office: BEG 3.132N
Andrews, John
Areas of Expertise: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing (RS), 3-D data visualization/programming, C++ programming with experience in spatial data processing and visualization
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Primary Title: Research Scientist Associate II
Primary Unit: Bureau of Economic Geology
Email: john.andrews@beg.utexas.edu
Work Phone 1: (512) 471-4951
Fax: (512) 471-0140
Address:
    The University of Texas at Austin
    Bureau of Economic Geology
    University Station, Box X
    Austin, Texas 78713-8924
UT Mailcode: E0620
Office: BEG 2.140A
Arbic, Brian K
Areas of Expertise: Physical oceanography, tides, mesoscale eddies, oceanic circulation, oceanic biogeochemistry, modeling of oceanic circulation and tides, tsunamis, paleotides and their impact on ice-sheet dynamics and climate, and the coupling between motions in the ocean and solid earth
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Primary Title: Research Associate
Primary Unit: Institute for Geophysics
Email: arbic@ig.utexas.edu
Work Phone 1: (512) 471-0472
Fax: (512) 471-8844
Address:
    The University of Texas at Austin
    Institute for Geophysics
    10100 Burnet Road (R2200)
    Austin, TX 78758-4445
UT Mailcode: R2200
Office: ROC 2.236
Austin, James A
Areas of Expertise: Stratigraphic evolution of a wide range of marine and lacustrine environments around the world
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Primary Title: Senior Research Scientist
Primary Unit: Institute for Geophysics
Email: jamie@utig.ig.utexas.edu
Work Phone 1: (512) 471-0450
Fax: (512) 471-0540
Address:
    The University of Texas at Austin
    Institute for Geophysics
    10100 Burnet Road (R2200)
    Austin, Texas 78758-4445
UT Mailcode: R2200
Office: ISG 203
Backus, Milo
Areas of Expertise: Quantitative interpretation of geophysical data applied to petroleum exploration
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Primary Title: Research Professor
Primary Unit: Bureau of Economic Geology
Email: backus@mail.utexas.edu
Work Phone 1: (512) 471-7721
Fax: (512) 471-0410
Address:
    The University of Texas at Austin
    Bureau of Economic Geology
    University Station, Box X
    Austin, Texas 78713-8924
Bangs, Nathan L
Areas of Expertise: Structural development and tectonic processes along convergent margins; MCS methods to acquire 3-D images of structure and stratigraphy within subduction zones; processing, inversion, and modeling of seismic reflection data
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Primary Title: Senior Research Scientist
Primary Unit: Institute for Geophysics
Email: nathan@utig.ig.utexas.edu
Work Phone 1: (512) 471-0424
Fax: (512) 471-0348
Address:
    The University of Texas at Austin
    Institute for Geophysics
    10100 Burnet Road (R2200)
    Austin, TX 78758-4445
UT Mailcode: R2200
Office: ROC 3.216
Banner, Jay L
Areas of Expertise: Isotopic methods, groundwater, oceans, ancient oceans, climate change, aquifers, caves, environmental science
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Primary Title: Professor and Dave P. Carlton Centennial Fellow in Geology
Primary Unit: Department of Geological Sciences
Email: banner@mail.utexas.edu
Work Phone 1: (512) 471-5016
Fax: 512-471-9425
Address:
    The University of Texas at Austin
    Department of Geological Sciences
    1 University Station C1100
    Austin, TX 78712
UT Mailcode: C1100
Office: JGB 5.210
Barker, Daniel S
Areas of Expertise: Dr. Barker spent many years mapping and studying the volcanology of the Chisos Formation, Big Bend National Park, and mechanisms of dike emplacement. Dan is now retired from teaching.
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Primary Title: Professor Emeritus
Primary Unit: Department of Geological Sciences
Email: danbarker@mail.utexas.edu
Work Phone 1: (512) 471-4261
Fax: (512) 471-9425
Address:
    The University of Texas at Austin
    Department of Geological Sciences
    1 University Station C1100
    Austin, Texas 78712
UT Mailcode: C1100
Barnes, Jaime D
Areas of Expertise: Stable isotope geochemistry, metamorphism and volatile transport in subduction zones, fluid-rock interaction and metasomatism, geochemical cycling, stable chlorine isotopes
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Primary Title: Assistant Professor
Primary Unit: Department of Geological Sciences
Email: jdbarnes@jsg.utexas.edu
Work Phone 1: (512) 471-5379
Fax: (512) 471-9425
Address:
    The University of Texas at Austin
    Department of Geological Sciences
    1 University Station C1100
    Austin, Texas 78712
UT Mailcode: C1100
Office: JGB 3.320A

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