My research interests focus on understanding processes related to regional tectonics and structural geology with an emphasis on applied technology and geophysics. My field-based studies tend to included basic geologic mapping, paleomagnetism, and brittle fault kinematics. In the laboratory, I am interested in applied computing, geophysics, and petrology including the application of fluid inclusion analysis to address process related questions. My current research activities include the application of paleomagnetic analysis to understand shear zone kinematics, the use of fluid inclusion analysis and petrology to evaluate how evolving fluid compositions influence rheology and kinematics of deforming materials, correlations between ore-grade and fault kinematics, the use of LIDAR scanning technology to build virtual outcrops for modeling deformation kinematics, applied seismic interpretation to evaluate structural styles of intrabasinal deformation, and modeling the relationships between basin accomodation and tectonic processes. Current study areas are located in Colorado, New Mexico, and the western Gulf of Mexico. I also have a scholarly interest in understanding scientific communication and how basic research is adapted to applied problems.
Dr. Tim F. Wawrzyniec
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