THURE CERLING

Distinguished Prof Emeritus

Geology & Geophysics

  • Distinguished Prof Emeritus
    Geology & Geophysics
  • Distinguished Prof Emeritus
    School of Biological Sciences

BIO

I use stable isotopes to understand ecological questions such as soil formation, animal physiology, wildlife ecology, and climate change. I work on time scales that include current (and future) events, but also work on fossil systems up to millions of years old.

INSTITUTIONAL APPOINTMENTS

  • Distinguished Prof Emeritus
    Geology & Geophysics1 Jul 2026 - present
  • Distinguished Prof Emeritus
    School of Biological Sciences1 Jul 2026 - present

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Assistant Professor
    University of Utah, Geology & Geophysics1 Jul 1979 - 30 Jun 1986
  • Associate Professor
    University of Utah, Geology & Geophysics1 Jul 1986 - 30 Jun 1990
  • Adjunct Professor
    University of Utah, School of Biological Sciences1 Jul 1996 - 30 Jun 2000
  • Professor
    University of Utah, Geology & Geophysics1 Jul 1990 - 30 Jun 2002
  • Professor
    University of Utah, School of Biological Sciences1 Jul 2000 - 30 Jun 2002

DEGREES

  • BS, Geology, Chemistry
    Iowa State University1972
  • MSc, Geology
    Iowa State University, United States1973
  • PhD, Geology
    University of California Berkeley1977

LANGUAGES

  • English

FIELDS OF RESEARCH