Dr. Tye received his PhD from the University of Michigan in 2019. He was an Assistant Professor at Utah Tech University from 2021-2025 before joining the Department in 2026.
- PhD, 2019, Geology, University of Michigan
- BA, 2010, Geology, Brown University
Education & Training
Research Interests
I study tectonic deformation of Earth's continents with specific interests in how subduction dynamics and lithosphere-scale processes influence cordilleran orogens. I pursue this research using geologic mapping, structural studies, low-temperature thermochronometry, and detrital geochronology. Current projects are focused on the Central Andes and western US.