Full Professor, UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE LA PATAGONIA SAN JUAN BOSCO, Argentina
José Matildo Paredes is a distinguished geologist renowned for his extensive contributions to sedimentology and stratigraphy. He earned his Geology degree from the National University of Patagonia San Juan Bosco (1993-1999) and completed his PhD in Geology at the University of Barcelona, Spain (2000-2003), where his thesis received an “Outstanding Cum Laude” unanimously. Paredes has held various academic positions and actively participates in numerous research projects, making significant advancements in the understanding of geological formations in Argentina.
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🎓 Education
José Matildo Paredes pursued his undergraduate studies in Geology at the National University of Patagonia San Juan Bosco from 1993 to 1999. He then furthered his education with a PhD in Geology from the University of Barcelona, Spain, completed in 2003. His doctoral thesis, titled “Stratigraphic and evolutionary analysis of the Chenque Formation on the Northern Flank of the San Jorge Gulf Basin, Argentina,” was awarded “Outstanding Cum Laude” unanimously, reflecting his academic excellence.
📘 Experience
Paredes has a rich teaching background, starting as an Assistant 2nd (AD HON) in Historical Geology in 1998 and advancing to Full Professor in Sedimentology by 2013. His roles include:
Sedimentology: Full Professor (2013-present), Associate Professor (2012-2013).
Historical Geology: JTP (2000-2012), Assistant 1st and 2nd (1999-2000).
Structural Geology: JTP (2000-2012). His career highlights a dedication to teaching and mentoring students in geology.
🔬 Research Interests
José Matildo Paredes’s research interests focus on sedimentology, stratigraphy, and the geological evolution of basins. He has been involved in significant research projects like the study of Cretaceous paleofloras and the petrography and provenance of geological formations in Argentina. His work on fluvial systems and hydrocarbon reservoir analogs has contributed to the understanding of Argentina’s geological landscape, particularly in the San Jorge Gulf and Chubut basins.
🏆 Awards
In recognition of his contributions to geology, Paredes received the Argentine Geological Association Award in 2021 for his work in sedimentology. This prestigious award highlights his impact and dedication to advancing geological sciences in Argentina.
📄 Publications Top Notes
Valle, M.N., Paredes, J.M., Foix, N., Perez Frasette, M. (2024). Sedimentology and stratigraphic evolution of the Early Cretaceous regressive cycle at the northern edge of the Austral basin, Santa Cruz, Argentina. Journal of South American Earth Sciences, 104812. Link
Foix, N., Ocampo, S.M., Paredes, J.M., et al. (2023). Maastrichtian-Danian Northpatagonian rocky shores, Argentina. Sedimentary Geology, 106463. Link
Paredes, J.M. (2023). Analogs in the study of fluvial successions: conceptual framework and examples from the Chubut Group (Cretaceous) of Argentina. Journal of South American Earth Sciences, 123, 104202. Link
Oporto, F.E., Paredes, J.M., et al. (2023). Arquitectura y análisis cinemático de fallas mesoscópicas: Formación Chenque (Mioceno inferior-medio) en el Sector Oriental de la cuenca del Golfo San Jorge. Revista Asociación Geológica Argentina, vol. 80 (3): 512-531. Link
Folguera, A., Vega, F., et al. (2022). Recent advances on tectonics of the Andes and their foreland and southern North America. Journal of South American Earth Sciences. Link