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Sean S. Gulick is a Research Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin. He holds a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from Lehigh University (1999) and a B.S. in Geology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1993). His research focuses on tectonic-climate interactions and the role of catastrophism in the geologic record, particularly through marine planetary geophysical imaging and nested resolutions. Current projects include studying tectonic-glacial interactions in Alaska and geohazards related to subduction and transform faulting in various regions including Sumatra, New Zealand, and Japan. As co-director of the Center for Planetary Systems Habitability, he engages in interdisciplinary research aimed at understanding how planetary systems evolve and support life, particularly in the context of impact-generated ecosystems and biotic crises. Gulick has held numerous committee roles, including serving as Associate Chair for the Department of Geological Sciences and on various scientific oversight committees. He is a member of professional organizations like the American Geophysical Union and the Geological Society of America, and his contributions to research and education have been recognized with various awards throughout his career.
University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Research Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, focusing on tectonic-climate interactions and other related fields.
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