Johnson Canyon near Banff, AB
Professional Background
I am a Research Geologist with the USGS Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center working on the National Geologic Synthesis and Odabout projects.
I use a combination of 3D geological modeling, numerical simulations of faulting and heat flow, and field-based studies of fault rocks to understand Earth’s natural resources (e.g., water, geothermal, critical minerals, hydrocarbons) and hazards (e.g., earthquakes, landslides).
I specialize in regional-scale geometric and kinematic anlaysis of diffuse plate boundary zones, and have worked on projects in the Basin and Range Province/Walker Lane belt, the Cordilleran arc system and thrust belt and the Ouachita-Arkoma-Ozark orogenic system.
I look forward to new research collaborations. Please reach out if you’re interested in collaborating.
Education:
PhD, Geology, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (2021)
MS, Geological Sciences, The University of Alabama (2013)
BS, Geological Sciences, Ohio University (2010)
Previous positions:
Contract Geologist, Rangefront Mining Services, Lode Metals Corp.
Field Camp Instructor, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Visiting Assistant Professor, New Mexico State University
Research Assistant, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Geologist I. Geological Survey of Alabama
Structure contour mapping aquifers in Groundwater Program
Lead Geologist. Lutz Consulting, Inc. Payzone Consulting
Wellsite geo-steering