Ivar Midtkandal

Ivar Midtkandal is a Professor at the University of Oslo's Department of Geosciences, specializing in the Section for Study of Sedimentary Basins. His work focuses on sedimentology, tectonostratigraphy, and planetary geology with a particular emphasis on CO2 storage and basin evolution. He is affiliated with research groups such as Basin Studies and CO2 Storage.

Research interests include rift basin dynamics, fault seal analysis, and sedimentary architecture. His projects involve Arctic petroleum exploration (ARCEx), CO2 containment (COTEC), and Triassic reservoir prediction (FORCE Triassic). Recent studies explore topics like fault complexities in CO2 storage sites and seismic geomorphology of submarine canyons.

Midtkandal's work integrates field data, seismic interpretation, and experimental methods. He leads initiatives like the VISTA Centre for CO2 Storage in Volcanic-Sedimentary Systems (VICCO) and collaborates internationally on projects such as NOR-R-AM2 (volcanism and tectonics).

Publications span 20+ years, addressing topics like Paleogene basin development, sedimentation records of glacial cycles, and volcanic influences on basin evolution. His research bridges geology, geophysics, and environmental science, with applications to energy and climate challenges.