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Alvar Braathen is a Professor of structural geology at the Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo (UiO), since 2013. His academic background includes a Master's and PhD from the University of Tromsø, followed by roles at the Geological Survey of Norway (NGU), the University of Bergen’s UNI CIPR Center of Excellence, and the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS). His research focuses on tectonic studies and fluid flow dynamics in sedimentary basins and basement rocks, with an emphasis on CO₂ storage integrity, fault seal analysis, and geological risk assessment.
Key academic contributions include projects like the Longyearbyen CO₂ Lab and involvement in initiatives such as the Norwegian CCS Research Centre (NCCS) and the VISTA Centre for CO₂ Storage in Volcanic-Sedimentary Systems (VICCO). He teaches courses including GEL2130 (Structural Geology) and GEO4230 (Basin Formation and Sequence Stratigraphy). His work integrates field-based studies, seismic analysis, and experimental methods to address challenges in carbon sequestration and subsurface fluid dynamics.
Research interests span structural geology, sedimentary basin evolution, and the geomechanical behavior of fault zones. Recent projects emphasize Arctic geoscience and the application of tectono-sedimentary analysis to CO₂ storage site evaluation in the North Sea and Barents regions. Collaborative efforts include international studies on fault displacement analysis, basin fill dynamics, and the geologic storage potential of carbonate-siliciclastic systems.
