Arthur F Thurnau Professor Emeritus, Frank H T Rhodes Collegiate Professor Emeritus of Geological Sciences and Professor Emeritus of Earth and Environmental Sciences
voo@umich.edu
Office Information:
Room 5504
1100 North University
phone: 734.764.8322
Paleomagnetism;
Geophysics;
Tectonics;
Emeriti
Education/Degree:
Ph.D. Geology, University of Utrecht, 1969
About
Research
With interests in geophysics and tectonics, Rob van der Voo's research centers on paleomagnetism and its application to mountain-building processes and pre-Mesozoic plate tectonics. In addition, he and his students are involved in studies of the more theoretical aspects of the Earth's magnetic field and its history, and the processes by which sedimentary and igneous rocks acquire their magnetizations.
Field(s) of Study
- Geophysics and tectonics. Paleomagnetism and its application to mountain-building processes and pre-Mesozoic plate tectonics.
