Judith Sippel

Judith Sippel is a Researcher at the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences in Potsdam, Germany, affiliated with the Basin Modelling department. Her work bridges geophysics, computational geoscience, and lithospheric dynamics, with a focus on 3D modeling of gravity and magnetic fields, mantle lithosphere properties, and geothermal energy potential.

• Key Research Areas:
  • Geophysical modeling of lithospheric structures
  • Thermal and rheological analysis of tectonic settings
  • Geothermal resource assessment via computational tools

Recent Publications: Judith's 15 most recent articles (2022–2024) explore topics like intraplate earthquake distribution in Europe, Iceland plume dynamics in the Atlantic, and geothermal modeling for energy applications. Collaborative work with teams across Europe and South America highlights her interdisciplinary approach.

Software Contributions: She co-developed Py4HIP (Python for Heat-In-Place calculations) and contributed to the evolution of IGMAS+, a 3D potential field modeling software with 40+ years of application history.

Collaborations: Judith works with institutions like the University of Oslo, Universidad de Buenos Aires, and GFZ colleagues on projects spanning the Alps, Sicily, Sea of Marmara, and Andean subduction zones.