John H. Shaw

John H. Shaw is a Professor of Structural and Economic Geology and Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering at Harvard University's John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research areas include geological and environmental science, with a focus on structural geology and earth resources. He is also the Vice Provost for Research and leads the Structural Geology & Earth Resources Group. His work is associated with the Geological Museum and involves interdisciplinary research in science and engineering for climate technology and energy systems.

John H. Shaw is a structural geologist and geophysicist at Harvard University, specializing in Structural Geology, Geophysics, and Earthquake & Energy Science. His research focuses on understanding the mechanics of faulting, seismic hazards, and tectonic processes through detailed analysis of earthquake-generated structures and geological formations. He has extensively studied the 2008 Mw 7.9 Wenchuan earthquake, examining its coseismic surface faulting and implications for the uplift of the Longmen Shan and Tibetan plateau. His work also includes investigations into active fault systems, such as the Puente Hills blind-thrust fault in California, and the structural evolution of deep-water fold and thrust belts, like those in the Niger Delta. Shaw's research integrates geophysical modeling and seismic data to assess earthquake hazards and improve understanding of crustal deformation.