James A. Jackson Scientist

James Anthony Jackson, FRS, (b. 12 December 1954), is Professor of Active Tectonics and Head of Bullard Laboratories, Department of Earth Sciences, Cambridge University. He made his name in geophysics, using earthquake source seismology to examine how continents are deformed. His central research focus is to observe the active processes shaping our continents.

Personal facts

Birth dateDecember 12, 1954
Birth place
India
Nationality
United Kingdom
Residence
Cambridge
Education
University of Cambridge

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