Magdala Tesauro

Dr. Magdala Tesauro is a Visiting Professor in the Tectonics Group of the Department of Earth Sciences at Utrecht University. Her research focuses on geophysical modeling of lithospheric and mantle structures, integrating gravity, seismic, geodetic, and geological data to link deep Earth processes with surface dynamics.

• Key research areas: Geophysics, Tectonics, Lithosphere Modeling, Mantle Dynamics
• Current collaborations: U.S. Geological Survey (global crustal models)

Her work addresses thermal and rheological lithosphere structure, distinguishing mantle compositional vs. thermal effects to understand continental evolution. She contributes to Pathways to Sustainability initiatives, particularly Energy Transition projects.

Recent publications include 3D lithospheric models for Australia, Africa, and South America, numerical analyses of seismic attenuation, and cratonic basin dynamics. Her expertise spans global-scale geodynamic modeling and regional tectonic studies in the Tyrrhenian Sea and Congo Basin.