RESEARCH PROFESSOR

Ian is interested in the long term evolution of the Earth, tectonic processes, and the tectonics evolution of Antarctica. Ian recently went to sea as Chief Scientist on a cruise designed to further understanding of the central and eastern Scotia Sea and of the South Georgia microcontinent at the eastern end of the North Scotia Ridge. Ian is also involved in the United States part of the Polar Observing Network that seeks to better understand the dynamics and future of the Antarctic ice sheet.

INTERESTS
Earth history, tectonics, Antarctic geology

ACADEMICS
Ph.D., University of Edinburgh
B.S., University of Edinburgh

CONTACTS AND LINKS
Phone: 512-471-0431
Email: ian@ig.utexas.edu
Office: 3.102D
Curriculum Vitae
Publications