Professor Dr. Stephen Johnston

Biography

Stephen Johnston is a Professor at the University of Alberta in the Faculty of Science, specializing in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. His research focuses on understanding the changes in Earth’s geography over geological time and the significance of these changes for the evolution of the biosphere and atmosphere. He studies both current and ancient mountain belts and mountain systems developed along plate margins, which provide a record of long-term movements and interactions among tectonic plates and continents. His outreach work aims to educate the public about the fundamentals of Earth's mechanics and history, particularly in the context of ongoing climate change. His current research projects involve the tectonic and paleogeographic evolution of the Cordilleran Orogen in Western North America, the tectonic processes at the long-lived convergent margin of Vancouver Island, and the implications of oroclines in the context of plate tectonics. Johnston actively seeks to involve students in his research endeavors, encouraging them to submit their CVs along with a short statement of research interests.

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