About
Ulrich Riller is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, McMaster University. With over 25 years of scholarly activity, his research spans impact crater formation, structural geology, and tectonic processes across terrestrial and planetary contexts.
- Specializes in impact crater dynamics (Chicxulub, Vredefort, Sudbury)
- Expertise in Andean tectonics and crustal deformation
- Key contributions to hydrothermal systems in impact craters
- Developed analogue experiments for crater evolution
- Created ValleyMorph tool for geomorphic analysis
His recent publications (2015-2025) focus on impact melt dynamics, post-impact biological recovery, and tectonic controls on mineralization. Notable works include studies on shock-deformed minerals and central uplift kinematics. Collaborations with institutions like IODP-ICDP Expedition 364 highlight his fieldwork and analytical capabilities.
- Active in peer-reviewed publishing (Science, Nature, Geology)
- Contributes to planetary science and ore geology
- Engaged in multi-scalar structural analysis from microfractures to orogenic belts
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