Supervisors


Research Theme

  • Climate, Carbon & Geobiology
  • Energy Geosciences
  • Solid Earth & Tectonic Processes

Research Discipline

  • Structural Geology/Lithospheric Geodynamics

I consider myself primarily an applied structural geologist and tectonicist, but I have a wide range of interests and research experience. Some of these include metamorphism, glacier-climate interactions, collisional and extensional tectonics, tectonic geomorphology, and isotope geochemistry.

My primary field research areas are the Colorado Plateau, Utah, and eastern Indonesia.

Current Research Projects

Natural fractures in mudrocks and top seal integrity: insights from diagenesis, rock mechanics, and modeling applied to CO2 sequestration and hydrocarbon exploration. ( view )

BYU Graduate Research Fellowship - Brighan Young University Graduate Studies (2009)

Outstanding Teaching Assistant - Dept. of Geological Sciences, Brigham Young University (2008 - 2009)

Wm. Revell Phillips Scholarship - Dept. of Geological Sciences, Brigham Young University (2008 - 2010)

Spring Academic Scholarship (Undergraduate) - Brigham Young University (2008)

ORCA Research Grant (Undergraduate) - Brigham Young University Office of Research and Creative Activities (2007)

Academy of Sciences Graduate - Mountain View High School (Orem, Utah) (2002)

Talent Award, Cougar Marching Band - Brigham Young University School of Music (2002 - 2003)

Brigham Young Bicentennial Scholarship - Brigham Young University (2002 - 2003)

AP Scholar with Distinction - The College Board (2002)

Outstanding Achievement in Earth Systems - Lakeridge Jr. High School (Orem, Utah) (1998 - 1999)

Jon's Geopoetics
My geology/science blog. Travels, research, books, and things learned from other geoscientists.

FRAC
Fracture Research and Application Consortium

In Harm's Way
A humanitarian and science outreach effort focused on helping people from the harm of geologic hazards like earthquakes and tsunamis.