Steven Denyszyn

Steven Denyszyn is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the School of Earth and Oceans, The University of Western Australia (UWA), and a Research Associate at Carleton University. His career includes roles as a Lecturer (2012–2019) and Research Associate (2011–2012) at UWA, alongside postdoctoral research at the Berkeley Geochronology Center (2008–2011). He holds a PhD in Earth Sciences from the University of Toronto (2008).

His research focuses on high-precision U-Pb geochronology, particularly using CA-ID-TIMS and LA-ICP-MS methods, applied to mafic rocks, Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs), granites, and lower-crustal rocks. Key themes include magmatic processes, crustal growth, ore deposit formation, and paleocontinental reconstructions. He also investigates paleomagnetism, isotope geochemistry, and the environmental impacts of LIPs.

Denyszyn has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including studies on the Emeishan LIP, Bega Batholith, and Panjal Traps. His work links geochronological data to tectonic evolution, climate change, and mass extinctions. He collaborates globally, particularly in Western Australia, Vietnam, and Africa, addressing topics like crustal underplating and Paleoproterozoic magnetic field behavior.

He has secured six ARC grants, including leading roles in projects analyzing Proterozoic rift basins and mineral systems. His research supports UN Sustainable Development Goals related to responsible consumption and climate action through improved understanding of Earth’s geological processes.