Matthew Minnett

Matthew Minnett serves as a Laboratory Instructor in the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences at Mount Royal University, leveraging his M.Sc. background and dual expertise in academic instruction and industry fieldwork.

His formal education includes:

• B.Sc. (Hons), Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2009
• M.Sc., Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2013

Specializing in ore deposit and hard rock geology, Minnett's research interests emphasize practical geological methodologies including field mapping, petrography, geochemistry, and geochronology. His industry experience spans mineral exploration for VMS, uranium, and orogenic gold deposits in remote Canadian terrains, alongside petroleum operations involving horizontal drilling across international basins. He prioritizes accessible, hands-on laboratory learning to bridge theoretical concepts with real-world application.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards documented in source material

Advising and Grants:

• Teaching assistant roles supported first-to-fourth-year geology labs during graduate studies; no formal student advising or grant details provided

Labs and Teams:

• Active participant in multi-rig mineral exploration teams and petroleum drilling operations, though specific lab affiliations remain unspecified