Geomorphology

Julius Jara-Muñoz

Julius Jara-Muñoz is Professor of Engineering Geology at the University of Applied Sciences Biberach (Hochschule Biberach), Germany. Originally from Chile, he gained extensive experience as a field geologist in engineering projects and mineral exploration before transitioning to academia. His research centers on surface deformation processes in tectonically active regions, with a particular focus on coastal areas and the use of geomorphic markers to understand deformation mechanisms. He is the lead developer of TerraceM, a widely used open-source tool for analyzing marine and lacustrine terraces using high-resolution topography. His mission is to advance reproducible science in tectonic geomorphology and make it accessible to researchers worldwide.

A Free Tool That Maps Ancient Coastlines Like an Expert

Julius Jara-Muñoz April 22, 2026

CRN exposure ages of marine terraces of Cerro el Huevo, Peru (Saillard et al., 2011).

by Julius Jara Muñoz, Professor of Engineering Geology at the University of Applied Sciences Biberach (Hochschule Biberach), Germany. Email: jara@hochschule-bc.de, website: https://www.hochschule-biberach.de/kontakt/julius-jara-munoz. “Reproducibility is a cornerstone of the scientific method, yet measuring ancient coastlines has long depended on expert judgment – until now”. Coastlines are ...[Read More]