Research Focus Areas

Stratigraphy

Reconstructing the historical geology and depositional environments of the ancient earth, with a focus on the Paleozoic strata in North America

Micropaleontology

Biostratigraphy, taxonomy, and phylogeny of microsfossils groups, with a focus on conodonts

Sedimentology

Analysis of sedimentary grains to determine rock composition, diagenetic sequences, and depositional conditions

Morphometrics

Development of morphometric techniques to quantitatively and statistically analyze spatial and temporal changes in fossil morphology

Activities, Experiences & Interests

Fieldwork

Core Analysis & Sample Processing

Sedimentology & Depositional Systems

Biostratigraphy & Taxonomy

Mapping & Correlation

Morphometric Analyses

Research Writing

Building Analytical Tools for Stratigraphic Data

Let's work together soon!

Whether you have a new project idea or are seeking collaboration in the listed research areas please reach out.

Everyone is welcome to ask questions or get involved, so if you have a general interest or curiosity please introduce yourself. After all, I enjoy studying rocks and conodonts so much I founded this organization!

Nicholas J. Hogancamp