Matthew Maitra

Dr. Matthew Maitra is a Lecturer at the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at ETH Zürich, affiliated with the Institute of Geophysics. His research focuses on advanced geophysical modeling, including rotational dynamics of planets, relativistic elasticity, and core-mantle interactions. Notable contributions include studies on Cosserat elasticity in rotating planets and quasi-free-decay modes in Earth's core. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed articles in top journals like Geophysical Journal International and Physical Review D. His work bridges geophysics with theoretical physics, addressing fundamental questions in planetary mechanics and gravitational theory. Current research involves fluid-solid coupling in planetary systems and non-perturbative gravitational calculations.