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James E. Faulds is a Research Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), affiliated with the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering and the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG), where he has served as Director and State Geologist since 2012. His roles include leading geothermal research, structural geology studies, and geological mapping across Nevada and western Turkey. Faulds holds a Ph.D. (University of New Mexico, 1989), M.S. (University of Arizona, 1986), and B.S. (University of Montana, 1981).
His research focuses on structural geology, tectonics, and geothermal systems, with notable projects including the Neogene evolution of the Walker Lane transform boundary and geothermal activity in the Great Basin. He has led mapping initiatives in regions like the Colorado River extensional corridor and the northern Walker Lane, emphasizing structural controls on geothermal reservoirs and tectonic evolution.
Key contributions include geologic maps of Nevada’s fault zones, analyses of magmatism-extension linkages, and studies on the paleogeography of the Colorado River. His work integrates field data, geophysical modeling, and paleomagnetic analysis to address continental deformation and resource exploration.
Faulds has authored/co-authored over 100 publications, including seminal papers on transform plate boundaries and geothermal system exploration. His research has been supported by NSF, DOE, and industry grants, with a focus on applied geoscience for energy and hazard mitigation.
