Prof. Robert A. Creaser
Fellow
Current Employer
University of Alberta
Election Year
2008
Academy
Académie des sciences
Discipline
Earth Sciences
Department
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Keywords
Geology, Geochemistry, Geochronology, isotope geochemistry
Long Citation (for publication and press release)
Dr. Robert Creaser is a world leader in the field of geochronology, the science of absolute geologic time. He is internationally renowned for his prowess as an innovator and his pioneering research applying the rhenium-osmium chronometer to fundamental scientific problems in the Earth Sciences. His ground-breaking research into the origin of world-class gold deposits, the migration history and origin of crude oil, and the global correlation of sedimentary rocks have been landmark achievements. His innovative research contributions and leadership have brought international recognition to Canadian science.
Short Citation (to be read at the Induction Ceremony)
Dr. Robert Creaser is a world leader in the field of geochronology, the science of absolute geologic time. He is internationally renowned for his prowess as an innovator and his pioneering research applying the rhenium-osmium chronometer to fundamental scientific problems in the Earth Sciences. His innovative research contributions and leadership have brought international recognition to Canadian science.
Dr. Robert Creaser is a world leader in the field of geochronology, the science of absolute geologic time. He is internationally renowned for his prowess as an innovator and his pioneering research applying the rhenium-osmium chronometer to fundamental scientific problems in the Earth Sciences. His ground-breaking research into the origin of world-class gold deposits, the migration history and origin of crude oil, and the global correlation of sedimentary rocks have been landmark achievements. His innovative research contributions and leadership have brought international recognition to Canadian science.
Short Citation (to be read at the Induction Ceremony)
Dr. Robert Creaser is a world leader in the field of geochronology, the science of absolute geologic time. He is internationally renowned for his prowess as an innovator and his pioneering research applying the rhenium-osmium chronometer to fundamental scientific problems in the Earth Sciences. His innovative research contributions and leadership have brought international recognition to Canadian science.