Derek Drayson

Derek Drayson is a PhD student in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Manitoba. His research is focused on understanding the tectonic processes that led to the formation of Earth’s very first Supercontinent, Nuna, by studying two crustal-scale shear zones.

Derek’s is currently working on the Chesterfield Fault Zone, which is the one of the largest and most poorly understood structures in the Rae Craton, i.e. the northwestern portion of the Canadian Shield. This research includes regional and detailed geological mapping as well as micro-textural, mineralogical and isotopic studies in order to determine the geologic history of the shear zone. Derek collaborates with the Geological Survey of Canada and has worked with multiple northern communities during his research including Baker Lake, Taloyoak, and Resolute Bay, Nunavut.