James Burley

Thesis Topic:

Landscape modification processes associated hypervelocity impact mechanics. My PhD research focuses on surface flow morphologies and extended landscape modification phenomena associated with well-preserved martian impact craters. I aim to characterize and explain enigmatic surface deposits on Mars that occur around impact craters beyond the geographic constraints of known ejecta processes.

Current Degree: 

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Geology/ Collaborative Specialization in Planetary Science and Exploration

Past Degrees:

  • M. Sc. Geology – Western University
    B. Sc. Environmental Geoscience and Geomatics – University of Guelph

Publications

      • Burley et al. 2021. Impact Associated Distal Landscape Modifications: An Assessment of Extended Deposits and Flows on Mars. GACMAC 2021 – Conference Abstract
      • Burley et al. 2022. Distal Flows Associated With Some Of The Best Preserved Craters On Mars: Implications For Extensive Impact-Related Landscape Modification.  LPSC 2022 – Extended Conference Abstract
      • Burley et al. 2023. Distal Flows Associated With Some Of The Best Preserved Craters On Mars: Implications For Extensive Impact-Related Landscape Modification (An Update).  LPSC 2023 – Extended Conference Abstract
      • Burley et al. 2023. Distal Flow Deposits: Characterizing Landscape Modification and Extended Ejecta on Mars. GACMAC 2023 – Conference Abstract
      • Burley et al. 2024. Distal Flow Deposits On Mars: A Global Survey Of Well-Preserved Impact Craters. LPSC 2024 – Extended Conference Abstract