Dr. James Gilgannon

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Biography

James Gilgannon is a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at the University of Glasgow, where he focuses on experimentally defining the effects of deformation and metamorphism. He completed his PhD at Bern University, earning a distinction with his research on the formation and rheology of polymineralic ultramylonites. Prior to his current position, he was a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at the University of Edinburgh, focusing on computational analysis and mathematical modeling of dehydration reactions in relation to space and time. He has taught Structural Geology while covering for Dr. Florian Fusseis at the University of Glasgow. James's academic background includes a first-class honors degree in Geology from the University of Edinburgh and a Higher National Certificate in Applied Sciences from Stow College. His research interests lie at the intersection of geology and computational analysis, where he aims to deepen the understanding of geological processes through innovative approaches.

Research Interests

Experience

Leverhulme Early Career Fellow

— Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland

Fellowship focused on experimentally defining the effect of deformation and metamorphism.

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

— Present

University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, Scotland

Involved in computational analysis and mathematical modeling of dehydration reactions.