Dr. Craig Martin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Craig Martin is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, in the Jackson School of Geosciences. His research focuses on plate tectonics and the geological processes that shape the Earth’s surface over time. He uses paleomagnetism, field-based structural geology, and U-Pb zircon geochronology to study the development of orogenic belts and the impact of plate reorganizations. His expertise lies within the areas of Field-based Structural Geology, Paleomagnetism, Plate Reconstruction, Orogenic Systems, and Planetary Geology. Martin teaches courses related to these subjects at the undergraduate level, including 'Introduction to Field and Stratigraphic Methods' and 'Tectonic Problems'.

Research Interests

Courses

Intro Field/Strat Meths Field Geology Tectonic Problems

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.