Recent Publications from 2006 - Now
My research is concerned with the structure and tectonics of the soild Earth. I study the source and causes of volcanism, mountain building, sedimentary basin formation and plate tectonics. My focus areas are Antarctica and the wider New Zealand continent, although my interest is in processes, rather than geographic regions.
Since 2004 I have led, or co-led, four Marsden funded programs with a focus on tectonics.
Earth-processes of interest are:
These topics have led to a focus on areas such as central South and North Island, and the Transantarctic Mountains.
I have ongoing research collaborations with GNS Science in Wellington, and with colleagues in the UK, Europe, USA, Canada and Australia.
In 2019 I secured a EQC grant to undertake a high resolution gravity survey of the Wellington City region. The aim of this survey is to map out the thickness of sediments beneath the city and the position and shape of active faults that pass through the urban area. This study will feed into other research groups that are modelling the variation of shaking potential within Wellington city region.
Prof Tim Stern CV and Publications 2020 pdf319KBP
Prof Tim Stern Google Scholar Profile
Enquiries from prospective MSc and PhD students are welcome at any time. Details of the application and enrolment processes are available from the Faculty of Graduate Research and Wellington University International.
I am currently offering postgraduate study opportunities for those interested in pursuing an MSc or PhD: Go to the "Geophysics" section here for details.