Matt Tarling

Matt Tarling is an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (EOS) within the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on geology, geophysics, and mineral deposits, with a particular emphasis on fault mechanics, serpentinite shear zones, and seismic cycle analysis. He currently accepts graduate students.

His work integrates field observations, laboratory experiments, and numerical modeling to study tectonic processes such as fault slip behavior, serpentinite deformation, and fluid-rock interactions. Key projects include investigations of the San Andreas Fault, the Livingstone Fault in New Zealand, and paleoseismic studies in eastern Canada.

Recent publications highlight advancements in understanding carbonation-driven fault transitions, serpentine-filled shear zone dynamics, and the application of deep learning to geospatial data. Tarling’s contributions span from microstructural analyses of fault rocks to large-scale tectonic reconstructions, bridging geology and geophysics.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His advising and grant activities are not detailed here, but his active research program indicates involvement in funding initiatives. His office is located in EOS South 259, and he can be contacted at matthew.tarling@ubc.ca.