On 5 October 2026 at 10:00, Prof. Joseph Cartwright of the University of Oxford will give a lecture in Lecture Hall 133, Building A-0, Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection, AGH University of Krakow.
The lecture is entitled:
“A comparison of the Messinian and Zechstein evaporite depositional systems: insights based on integrating geophysical and petrophysical data”
Prof. Joseph Cartwright’s research interests are in understanding process linkages between depositional, diagenetic and deformational processes in sedimentary basins. He has primarily used seismic data for this purpose, and has built laboratories at Imperial College London and in Cardiff prior to coming to the University of Oxford.
He is particularly interested in developing quantitative methods in 3D seismic interpretation to gain a better understanding of basin shaping and filling processes. His current projects include: seal integrity for hydrocarbons and CCS; hydrocarbon migration and leakage and how understanding of these processes can be used in the geological sequestration of carbon dioxide; the propagation of tectonic faults; the genesis of polygonal fault systems; the emplacement of giant dyke swarms; the genesis of mud volcanoes; fluid overpressure in the subsurface: mechanisms and controls on highly focused fluid venting; and the seismic and petrophysical characterisation of evaporites as seals.
His longer term interests centre on the break-up of continents and the formation of volcanic passive margins, with a particular focus on the South Atlantic.
You are very welcome to join us!
