James Kirkpatrick, McGill University

Research

Deformation mechanisms Earthquakes Friction Mineral physics Plate tectonics Rheology Rock deformation Shear zones

Latest funding

Geological constraints on the mechanisms of slow earthquakes
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$107,121
Scientific Exploration of Induced Seismicity and Stress: Phase 1
SSHRC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$272,642
Testing the fault valve enrichment mechanism at the Triangle mine
NSERC · 2018 · Principal investigator
$24,965

Geological constraints on the mechanisms of slow earthquakes

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Kirkpatrick, James

Keywords: plate tectonics; earthquakes; shear zones; deformation mechanisms; rheology; friction; rock deformation; mineral physics

$107,121

Scientific Exploration of Induced Seismicity and Stress: Phase 1

Principal investigatorSSHRC2019New Frontiers in Research Fund - Exploration

Principal investigators: Kirkpatrick, James

$272,642

Testing the fault valve enrichment mechanism at the Triangle mine

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Kirkpatrick, James

$24,965

Analysis of nano-quantities of geo-materials by Total-Reflectance X-Ray Fluorescence

Co-investigatorNSERC2017Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: vanHinsberg, Vincent

$150,000

The weakest link: new methods to measure the strength of geological faults

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Kirkpatrick, James

$145,000

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: Deformation mechanisms Dear Professor Kirkpatrick, 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]. Your research on deformation mechanisms 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 "Geological constraints on the mechanisms of slow earthquakes" (2022), 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]