At Memorial University's Department of Earth Sciences, our research spans the dynamic systems of our planet and beyond. From the deep-time records of paleontology to the real-time analysis of seismic activity, our faculty and students investigate a diverse range of disciplines.

Whether it's exploring climate change through paleoclimate data or decoding Earth's structure through geophysical methods, we are committed to advancing scientific knowledge and addressing pressing global challenges. Discover our rich portfolio of research areas and the innovations shaping the future of Earth and planetary sciences. 

Please use the following links through disciplines or applications to discover the rich variety of research projects.

Discipline

• Geochemistry and Geochronology
• Petrology and Mineralogy
• Sedimentology
• Paleontology
• Stratigraphy
• Structural Geology and Tectonics
• Geophysics
• Paleomagnetism
• Geodynamics
• Potential fields
• Applied Seismology
• Theoretical and Computational Seismology
• Environmental and Engineering Geology

Application

• Regional tectonics and geodynamics
• Geodynamic modeling
• Paleomagnetics
• Earth imaging
• Crustal seismology
• Basin seismology
• Theoretical seismology
• Computational seismology
• Geophysical inversion
• Mineral deposits
• Marine geology
• Petroleum geology
• Hydrogeology
• Climate and Paleoclimate
• Planetary Science