Glyn Williams-Jones, Simon Fraser University

Research

geochemistry geohazards geophysics geothermal systems magmatic systems volcano

Latest papers

Rethinking natural hazards research and engagement to include co-creation with Indigenous communities.
npj natural hazards · 2024
Inflated pyroclasts in proximal fallout deposits reveal abrupt transitions in eruption behaviour.
Nature communications · 2022
A scenario-based volcanic hazard assessment for the Mount Meager Volcanic Complex, British Columbia.
Journal of applied volcanology · 2022

All 4 publications

Latest funding

Development of miniaturized gravimeters to detect spatial and temporal gravity anomalies for precision mining
NSERC · 2024 · Co-investigator
$138,000
Understanding Magmatic Processes - from Hazards to Resources
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$94,000
A hyperspectral imaging system for the engineering geological characterization of rock masses
NSERC · 2016 · Co-investigator
$150,000

All 19 grants and awards

4 publications.

01

Rethinking natural hazards research and engagement to include co-creation with Indigenous communities.

Jones TJ, Nyce H, Le Moigne Y, Williams-Jones G, Nyce D

npj natural hazards2024

DOI: 10.1038/s44304-024-00034-7 PMID: 39583282

02

Inflated pyroclasts in proximal fallout deposits reveal abrupt transitions in eruption behaviour.

Jones TJ, Le Moigne Y, Russell JK, Williams-Jones G, Giordano D, Dingwell DB

Nature communications2022

DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-30501-6 PMID: 35595774

03

A scenario-based volcanic hazard assessment for the Mount Meager Volcanic Complex, British Columbia.

Warwick R, Williams-Jones G, Kelman M, Witter J

Journal of applied volcanology2022

DOI: 10.1186/s13617-022-00114-1 PMID: 35535045

04

Melt inclusion vapour bubbles: the hidden reservoir for major and volatile elements.

Venugopal S, Schiavi F, Moune S, Bolfan-Casanova N, Druitt T, Williams-Jones G

Scientific reports2020Senior author

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-65226-3 PMID: 32494034

Development of miniaturized gravimeters to detect spatial and temporal gravity anomalies for precision mining

Co-investigatorNSERC2024Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Bahreyni, Behraad B

Keywords: design; geophysics; gravimetery; microsystems; mineral exploration; mineral extraction; precision instruments; stability

$138,000

Understanding Magmatic Processes - from Hazards to Resources

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Williams-Jones, Glyn

Keywords: volcano; magmatic systems; geothermal systems; geophysics; geochemistry; geohazards

$94,000

A hyperspectral imaging system for the engineering geological characterization of rock masses

Co-investigatorNSERC2016Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Stead, Douglas

$150,000

Geologically-constrained geophysical inversions of a kimberlite pipe: A new approach to diamond exploration

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: WilliamsJones, Glyn

$25,000

Imaging active volcanic systems through time

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Williams-Jones, Glyn

$144,000

Geologically-constrained geophysical inversions of the Renard kimberlite pipes: optimization of anew diamond exploration methodology

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Engage Plus Grants Program

Principal investigators: WilliamsJones, Glyn

$11,500

A long range laser scanning facility for resource geotechnics and natural hazard investigations

Co-investigatorNSERC2014Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Stead, Douglas

$150,000

Characterizing the geothermal potential of Nazko Cone, B.C.

Principal investigatorNSERC2013Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: WilliamsJones, Glyn

$18,613

Development of a microUAV geophysical surveying system

Principal investigatorNSERC2013Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: WilliamsJones, Glyn

$23,500

Thermal Imaging System for Multi-spatial and Multi-temporal Geoscience Investigations

Co-investigatorNSERC2013Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Allen, Diana

$110,106

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: geochemistry Dear Professor Williams-Jones, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Rethinking natural hazards research and engagement to include co-creation with Indigenous communities." (2024), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Understanding Magmatic Processes - from Hazards to Resources" (2023), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]