Frederick W Taylor

Frederick W. Taylor is a Senior Research Scientist Emeritus at the Institute for Geophysics, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on Quaternary and contemporary crustal motions in the Southwest Pacific, utilizing coral reefs to study tectonic deformation and sea-level changes. Key areas include the Solomon Islands megathrust zone and climate-driven sea-level anomalies in the tropical Pacific.

His work integrates geodetic data (GPS, SAR) with coral microatoll analysis to explore tectonic processes, including earthquake cycles and long-term vertical deformation. He also investigates Holocene sea-level trends and ENSO variability through coral geochemical records. Taylor collaborates globally, particularly in the Federated States of Micronesia and Vanuatu, leveraging coral archives to reconstruct climate and tectonic histories.

Recent studies highlight the interplay between short-term elastic deformation and long-term tectonic uplift in forearc regions. His publications span 40+ years, addressing topics like subduction zone segmentation, paleoseismic events, and climate model-proxy comparisons for ENSO dynamics.

Taylor's affiliations include the Bureau of Economic Geology and interdisciplinary collaborations within the Jackson School. His research contributes to understanding natural hazards like earthquakes and sea-level rise, bridging geophysics, paleoclimatology, and geology.