Dr. Elizabeth Catlos

Biography

Elizabeth Jacqueline Catlos joined the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin as an Associate Professor in 2008. Previously, she was a faculty member at Oklahoma State University from 2001 to 2008. She has served as an Affiliate Faculty member at the UT Austin's Center for Planetary Systems Habitability since 2020 and the Center for Russian and Eastern European Studies since 2019. Catlos has made significant contributions to the field of geosciences, specializing in accessory mineral geochronology and isotopic microanalysis, enhancing the understanding of mineral equilibria and environmental conditions through data integration. Her research, funded by the National Science Foundation, explores the geochemical and geochronological techniques for studying lithosphere dynamics and metamorphic processes. She has published extensively on fault systems in the Himalayas, Slovakia, and Turkey, and her work often incorporates AI and GIS-based spatial analysis to refine structural interpretations and understand tectonic geohazard processes. Over the years, Catlos has received numerous awards for her work in research, teaching, and service, including the Geological Society of America's Young Scientist Award and the Carolyn G. G. Moses Outstanding Teaching Award. She also holds leadership roles within the Geological Society of America and actively engages with students through mentoring and oversight of international programs.

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