Adam McArthur

Dr. Adam McArthur is the Director of the Turbidites Research Group and leads the Sedimentary Processes Research Cluster at the University of Leeds' School of Earth and Environment. He specializes in deep-marine sedimentology, particularly turbidite systems, and employs multidisciplinary approaches including outcrop analysis, organic geochemistry, and seismic interpretation. His work spans global locations such as New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, and the North Sea.

Education:

• PhD in Geology (University of Aberdeen, 2012)
• BSc (Hons) in Geology (University of Aberdeen)

Research Interests:

• Multidisciplinary study of sedimentary environments
• Interaction of sedimentary processes with active tectonics
• Deep-water systems evolution, including channel and canyon architecture
• Palynology and organic matter studies for paleoenvironmental reconstruction

Key Projects:

• East Coast Basin Project (New Zealand)
• Baja California deep-marine systems
• Hikurangi Margin sedimentation studies (New Zealand)

Advising & Collaboration:

• Supervises 13+ PhD/MSc students globally
• Co-leads international field and lab-based research

Labs/Teams: Turbidites Research Group (TRG) - focuses on advancing understanding of deep-marine sedimentary systems through integrated field, experimental, and analytical approaches.