Earth Sciences at the University of Windsor
Research Foci in Earth Sciences Geochemistry Al-Aasm, Fryer, Fowle, Polat, Samson Environment Al-Aasm, Cioppa, Fryer, Fowle, Graniero, Lakhan, Lavalle, Rietsma, Simpson, Trenhaile Mineral Deposits Fryer, Polat, Samson, Symons, Yang GIS / Remote Sensing Graniero, Lakhan
Research Foci Sedimentary and Petroleum Geology Al-Aasm*, Cioppa*, Rodrigues, Simpson Geophysics and Structural Geology Cioppa*, Symons*, Yang Environmental Resources Graniero*, La Valle, Lakhan*, Trenhaile, Simpson, Yang
Laboratories Fluid Inclusion Thermometric and Spectroscopic Analysis Laboratory G.I.S. and Remote Sensing Facilities Laser Ablation Microprobe and ICP Laboratory Molecular Biogeochemistry Laboratory Multi-purpose Environmental Modelling Facility (MEMF) Paleomagnetic and Rock Magnetic Laboratories Stable Isotope Laboratory Subsurface Core and Data Repository
Fluid Inclusion Thermometric and Spectroscopic Analysis Lab
Projects Genesis of hydrothermal rare element mineral deposits Laser ablation ICP-MS analysis of fluid inclusions SEDEX Pb-Zn-barite mineralization PGEs(Polat)
Laser Ablation Microprobe and ICP Laboratory
Projects Geochemistry of mantle-derived PGE's Iron formation geochemistry Toxic chemicals in the Great Lakes The use of otolith (fish ear bone) microchemistry to monitor aquatic environments
Multipurpose Environmental Modelling Facility (MEMF)
Projects Hydrologic and physical controls on wetland pattern and evolution Effects of sampling strategy and measurement error on ecosystem description Eco-hydrological modeling and development of a spatial simulation framework
Stable Isotope Laboratory
Projects Sedimentologic, chemical and isotopic studies of Devonian and Mississippian reservoir dolomites and associated source rocks of Alberta and B.C. Geochemistry of carbonate cements in sandstones reservoirs and concretions from North Sea, Italy, China and Brazil. Environmental isotopic studies of Lake St. Clair, Lake Erie and Lake Maginnes
Molecular Biogeochemistry Laboratory
Projects Quantitative geochemical modeling of bacterial-metal sorption reactions. Biomineralization and its effects on contaminant mobility in the subsurface. Bioavailability of trace metals in Detroit River sediments. Microbially promoted mineral dissolution and nutrient cycling
Paleomagnetic and Rock Magnetic Laboratories
Projects Paleomagnetism and rock magnetism of Williston Basin carbonates Tectonic assembly of the Cordillera in Western Canada Paleomagnetic dating of ore deposits Environmental magnetic studies of Point Pelee National Park
Lakhan Other On-going Research Remote Sensing and GIS applications in coastal zone management, space-time series modeling of long-term shoreline change data Simpson integration of water-resource management, soil conservation and revegetation of degraded landscapes international development opportunities Trenhaile Coastal geomorphology and management with particular reference to rocky coasts in eastern Canada, northwestern Spain and Britain.
Opportunities for Research Research assistants in various laboratories Thesis research e.g. Point Pelee, Grenville, Western Canada Sedimentary Basin, Guyana e.g. biogeochemistry, stable isotope geochemistry, paleomagnetism, coastal zone management, GIS
We offer a variety of programs: B.Sc. in Geology B.Sc. in Environmental Geology B.Sc. in Earth and Computer Science (Geoinformatics) B.Sc. in Physical Geography B.Sc. in Environmental Resource Management Co-op degrees
University of Windsor Grads Scott Durocher (M.Sc.) Michael Lewchuk (M.Sc.) Julie Clarke (M.Sc.) Ian Kerr (M.Sc.) Joanne Schwetz Amanda Hussey (B.Sc.) Michael Harris (M.Sc.) Shelie Cascadden (B.Sc.) Matt Vernon (M.Sc.) Sean Radigan (M.Sc.) Sean Forrester (B.Sc.) Megan Namespetra (B.Sc.) Kevin Gillen (B.Sc.) John Cumming (M.Sc.) Ryan Walker (M.Sc.) Andrew Toms (M.Sc.)
University of Windsor Grads work as Petroleum Exploration Geologists Mineral Exploration Geologists Engineering Geologists Environmental Consultants / Oil and Gas Consultants University Professors Research Scientists Geological Journalists High School Teachers GIS Consultants Scientific Instrument Salespeople
Job Opportunities for Undergraduates Summer Positions Fluid Inclusion Laboratory Paleomagnetic Laboratory Stable Isotope Laboratory Molecular Biogeochemistry Laboratory ICP Geochemistry Laboratory
Work Study Positions (2001/02 or 2002/03) I.S. Al-Aasm M.T. Cioppa D. Fowle P. Graniero I. Samson M. Harris A. Polat C. Young D. Symons P. Hudec
Undergraduate Jobs (non work-study) (2001/02 or 2002/03) Geochemistry technician Paleomagnetic research assistant Departmental teaching assistant
For more information... See our web-page Contact the Earth Sciences office (x 2486) Contact the individual professors Look on the bulletin boards outside the Earth Sciences Office (Rm 204 MH) Contact M. Harris (mjh@uwindsor.ca, x 2495)