Dr. Britta Jensen

Biography

Britta Jensen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Alberta. Her research focuses on Quaternary geology, with specific expertise in tephrochronology, the study of volcanic ash deposits used to date correlated stratigraphic sequences. She has conducted studies on paleoclimate and the reconstruction of eruption histories, with interests that extend to aeolian deposits in interior Alaska and Yukon. Dr. Jensen completed her BSc in Geology at Simon Fraser University and her MSc and PhD at the University of Alberta. She also did a post-doctoral fellowship at Queen's University Belfast, UK, before working at the Royal Alberta Museum within the Quaternary Environments group. Since July 1, 2017, she has rejoined the University of Alberta as an Assistant Professor. Her research encompasses a variety of interests including assessing volcanic ash deposits across different environments and their implications for understanding volcanic activity and climate interactions. Additionally, she is involved in teaching various courses, including Introduction to Earth Sciences and Global Change, and actively mentors undergraduate students interested in innovative research projects.

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