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Examples of Master's projects at GEO

Here you will find examples master’s projects for those starting the master’s program in earth science at ÐÒÔË·Éͧ¼Æ»®. You can also visit the website of each of our research groups to see past and ongoing projects (links below). Many of the previous projects still have highly relevant research topics and supervisors might be able to create a similar project for you.

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The Master's programme in Earth Sciences has been divided into five research topics:Ìýclimate,Ìýenvironment,Ìýresources,ÌýenergyÌý´Ç²µÌýgeohazards. All our master’s projects fall under one or more of these themes, and many of our research groups collaborate across these themes. Therefore, you will experience a large, interdisciplinary community as a student at GEO.Depending on which project and supervisor you end up working with you will become part of one of our research groups:ÌýGeodynamics and basin studies, Geochemistry and geobiology, Geophysics and Qauternary geology and paleoclimate.Ìý

The Master’s program consists of two components: a course part totaling 60 credits and the master’s project and thesis of 60 credits. The total workload for the master’s program is 120 credits, equivalent to two years of study. You start by finding your project and supervisor, have a look below on how to get started!

How do I find a project to work on?Ìý

Use the menu below. Consult the projects description, and decide on which research theme you are interested in, and to some extent, which project you prefer. Also consult the listed courses for each project - do the courses match you background?

Contact the listed supervisor to learn more. In some cases, supervisors get contacted by several students. We will try our best to facilitate that all students get to write theirÌýthesis on a preferred topic, but we need you to keep in mind that each supervisorÌýhas a limited capasity of undertaking master's students. All students that are granted admission to our program will be allocatedÌýa project and a supervisor within the first couple of weeks after semester start.Ìý

In rare cases with more interested students on a project than the capasity allows, we will have to range the interested students by grades. This is only applicable in rare situations, and we strive to find solutions together with our students.Ìý

If none of the listed projects seem to suit you, it is also possible to design your own Master's project together with one of our supervisors from our academic staff. In this case, we ask you to contact interesting superviros to pitch your idea. For more information about this process, or guidance to which supervisor to contact, please reach our to the programme coordinator (Vilde Dimmen).Ìý

We also reccomend you to visit the webpage for each of our research groups (link in menu below), to consult which projects has been given earlier.ÌýMany of our research themes are still highly relevant and can be reformed to new projects.Ìý

Which courses should I choose?Ìý

At TheÌýDeptartmentÌýof Earth Sciences, all courses has an early deadline for sign up (Wednesday week 33 / Wednesday week 2). Ìý

All students must by the first copuple of days, within the deadline, consult which courses to sign up for in StudentWeb. External students from outside of ÐÒÔË·Éͧ¼Æ»® may find trouble adding courses in StudentWeb. Consult the Programme Coordinator to open your preferred courses.

Courses relevant for your Master's project can be found in the project description, or by consulting your supervisor, or your preferred research group.

NB!! This process is our top priority during the semester start week, do not hesitate to reach out!

Master's Projects in Geochemistry and geobiology

Check out previous projects from this group here!Ìý

This research group also runs the Centre for Deep Sea Research - check out their pages as well (internal link) for previous/ongoing projects!

Prosjekttittel

Hovedveileder

Medveileder(e)

Master's Projects in Geophysics

Check out previous projects from this group here!Ìý

ProsjekttittelHovedveilederMedveileder(e)

Rock physics analysis of geophysical data from Mars

Morten JakobsenPer Avseth (DigÌýScience)

Finite difference based wave simulation in porous media

Morten Jakobsen
Morten Jakobsen±Ê°ù´Ç´Ú±ð²õ²õ´Ç°ùÌýEinar IversenÌý
Inversion of seismic velocities using drill-bit seismic wavesEinar IversenDr. Alexander Goertz (OCTIO AS), Endre Vange Bergfjord (OCTIO AS)
Henk Keers±Ê°ù´Ç´Ú±ð²õ²õ´Ç°ùÌýÌýEinar IversenÌý
Development of a ground motion prediction equation for NorwayMathilde B. SørensenProfessor Lars Ottemöller
Modelling of controlled-source electromagnetic data using fast integral
equation methods
Morten JakobsenDr. Malte SommerÌý
Local earthquake tomography between Bergen Arcs and Hardangerfjord shear zoneLars OttemöllerDr. Felix Halpaap,ÌýProfessor Stéphane RondenayÌý(GE
Fast Ray Tracing and Imaging Using GPUsHenk Keers±Ê°ù´Ç´Ú±ð²õ²õ´Ç°ùÌýÌýEinar Iversen, Martin Sarajærvi (Schlumberger, Stavanger)
Earthquakes in Southern NorwayLars OttemöllerDr. Felix HalpaapÌý
Henk KeersDr. Martin Sarajærvi, Schlumberger Stavanger (medveileder)
Morten JakobsenDr. Sergey Alayev, NORCE
Henk KeersThomas Meier (Uni. Kiel, Germany), Johannes Stampa (Uni. Kiel, Germany), Sergei Lebedev (Uni. Cambridge)
Henk KeersThomas Meier (Uni. Kiel, Germany), Johannes Stampa (Uni. Kiel, Germany), Sergei Lebedev (Uni. Cambridge)
Henk KeersTora Myklebust, AkerBP
Henk KeersÌýÌý ÌýTBD

Master's Projects in Quaternary geology and Paleoclimate

Check out previous projects from this group here!Ìý

Project titleMain supervisorCo-supervisor(s)

Traces of common era Atlantic storms, eruptions, and floods captured by Azorean lake sediments

Pedro Raposeiro (Universidade dos Açores)

Mapping winter melt events at Folgefonna glacier with radar remote sensing

Ben RobsonAndreas Born

Exploring regional variability in the timing of Quaternary glaciation in the monsoon-influenced Himalaya

Ann RowanKarlijn Ploeg, Henriette Linge, Bjarte HannisdalÌý

Novel approaches to assessing calcite microstructure and preservation of foraminifera and the implications for paleoclimate reconstructions

Nele MecklerLeonardo Pasqualetto, VictoriaÌýTaylor

Climate reconstructions from glacier length records

Andreas BornJostein Bakke, Jarle B. Sleire
Assessment and understanding of the simulated Last Glacial Maximum climateKerim H. NisanciogluChuncheng Guo (NORCE Climate)
Andreas BornTobias Zolles
Jostein BakkeJohannes Hardeng, Pål Ringkjøb Nielsen, Jan Magne Cederstrøm
Jostein BakkeCarl Regnell (Uni Stockholm), Johannes Hardeng
Jo BrendryenChristian H. Eide, Haflidi Haflidason
Pål Ringkjøb NielsenJostein Bakke
Ben RobsonJostein Bakke,ÌýJan Magne Cederstrøm,ÌýPÃ¥l Ringkjøb Nielsen
PÃ¥l Ringkjøb NielsenBen Robson,ÌýJan Magne Cederstrøm
Jostein BakkeJarle Sleire, Jan Magne Cederstrøm
Nele MecklerJenny Maccali
Nele MecklerVicky Taylor
Ann RowanAndreas Born, Stewart Jamieson (Durham University, UK)
ÌýJostein BakkeÌýNicolas Balascio (Queen Mary Collegage, USA), Jan Magne CederstrømÌý
ÌýJostein BakkeÌý

Nicolas Balascio (Queen Mary Collegage, USA),ÌýBen Robson

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ÌýJostein BakkeÌýNicolas Balascio (Queen Mary Collegage, USA)Ìý

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