Alan Aitken

Associate Professor Alan Aitken is affiliated with the School of Earth and Oceans at The University of Western Australia. His research focuses on geophysical and numerical techniques applied to Earth systems, with expertise in Antarctic ice dynamics, tectonics, and mineral systems. He leads projects like BEDMAP3, a comprehensive Antarctic ice bed dataset, and investigates crustal evolution in Western Australia and Antarctica. His work bridges geology and climate science, addressing global sea-level change and resource exploration.

Research Interests: Potential field geophysics, tectonic processes, subglacial dynamics, and mineral system modeling. Key projects include Antarctic lithosphere studies and the evolution of cratonic Australia. Collaborations span international teams analyzing ice sheet stability and sedimentary basins.

Grants and Collaborations: Principal investigator in ARC-funded projects such as the Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science and studies on Proterozoic rift basins. Active in global initiatives like BEDMAP3, involving 60+ international researchers.

Labs/Teams: Part of interdisciplinary teams at UWA and international Antarctic research networks, contributing to ice-sheet modeling and geological data integration.