My research focuses on paleomagnetism and geochemistry to understand the Precambrian evolution of the Indian subcontinent and the Wyoming Craton. At the Neil Opdyke Paleomagnetic Laboratory, I analyzed samples from mafic dyke swarms to identify cratonic latitudes for paleogeographical reconstructions. The geochemical work includes major/trace element analyses and isotopic analyses (U-Pb, Lu-Hf, Sm-Nd, Pb-Pb) of a variety of Hadean-Proterozoic rocks and minerals to understand crust and mantle evolution, and generate hypotheses for ancient tectonic environments. 

My day job is unrelated to research - I work as a geologist for a environmental remediation contractor, where projects involve groundwater and soil contamination across the United States. I enjoy this work because of its direct relevance to society. In December 2025, I became a licensed Professional Geologist in the State of California. I am an Associate Member of the International Union of Geological Sciences Commission on Geoscience Education (IUGS-COGE). In this role, I work to increase global collaborations in geoscience education.

I received my PhD in Geology from the University of Florida (UF) Department of Geological Sciences in December 2021, mentored by Dr. Joseph Meert and Dr. Paul Mueller. My former work includes being an Adjunct Lecturer at UF and Santa Fe College, mapping sinkholes for the Florida Geological Survey, reporting on federal geoscience policy at the American Geosciences Institute in Washington, D.C., and working at the Antarctic Marine Geology Research Facility (AMGRF, no longer in existence) at Florida State University. I received a B.S. in Geology from Appalachian State University (in beautiful Boone, NC) in August, 2013. 

I live in spring-country, a.k.a. Gainesville, Florida, USA. In addition to being a geoscience researcher and educator, I am a nature lover, foodie, and armchair musician 😊. The most welcome visitors to my site are those looking for 'Resources' to help them in their scientific pursuits and curiosities. If you wish to contact me for any reason, I'm responsive over email at scottrimiller@gmail.com.