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Eric Roots is a Researcher at the Harquail School of Earth Sciences, Laurentian University. His research focuses on magnetotelluric (MT) data inversion and integration with geological/geophysical datasets to build geologically meaningful models. He holds a B.Sc. in physics-mathematics from the University of Ottawa and an M.Sc. in geophysics from Simon Fraser University. His work emphasizes understanding crustal architecture, fluid flow pathways, and the interplay between tectonics and mineral systems in Precambrian terranes.
Research Interests:
- Development of advanced inversion techniques for MT data
- Integration of seismic, magnetic, and geochemical data for 3D modeling
- Crustal-scale processes governing mineralization in Archean cratons
- Applications of machine learning in mineral prospectivity mapping
He collaborates on the Metal Earth project, contributing to geophysical transect analysis across major Canadian mineral belts. Recent studies explore the Superior Craton's resistivity structure and gold-endowed regions in the Abitibi Belt. His methodologies aim to bridge geophysical observations with geological interpretation to improve exploration strategies.
