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Jaime Toro is a Professor in the Department of Geology and Geography at West Virginia University. His research focuses on the tectonic evolution of the Arctic, particularly Northern Alaska and Northeastern Russia, with expertise in structural analysis, U/Pb geochronology, and thermochronology. He leads fieldwork in remote Arctic regions and collaborates with institutions like Stockholm University and USGS.
Education:
- B.S. Geology and Geophysics, Yale University, 1985
- M.S. Geology, University of Arizona, 1989
- Ph.D. Geology, Stanford University, 1998
Research Interests:
Toro investigates the tectonic evolution of Arctic regions, including the Koyukuk Basin in Alaska and the Appalachian fold-and-thrust-belt. His work integrates field data with geochronological and geophysical methods to unravel mountain-building processes and basin formation. Current projects include Raman spectroscopy applications to basin analysis and U-Th/He thermochronology in the Brooks Range.
Teaching:
- GEOL 341: Structural Geology
- GEOL 373: Petroleum Geology
- GEOL 404: Field Camp
- GEOL 543: Tectonics
- GEOL 645: Basin Analysis
Collaborations: Active partnerships with Stockholm University (Koyukuk Basin project) and USGS. Former projects include the Appalachian basin structural analysis.
