Claire Currie

Claire Currie, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Alberta and Associate Dean, Graduate, within the Faculty of Science. She holds a B.Sc. from the University of Western Ontario (1999), a Ph.D. from the University of Victoria (2004), and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Dalhousie University (2005–2007). Her research focuses on lithosphere structure, mantle dynamics, and the evolution of convergent plate margins, employing numerical modeling to explore processes like continental tectonics and subduction zone dynamics.

Currie teaches GEOPH 110: Introduction to Earth and Planetary Physics, covering geophysical methods for imaging planetary interiors, resource exploration applications, and geophysical hazards. Her work bridges theoretical modeling with observational data, addressing questions about plate tectonics, mantle flow, and crustal deformation.

Her recent publications (2022–2024) emphasize geodynamic modeling of cratonic basins, flat-slab subduction impacts, and mantle dynamics in regions like the Andes, Cascadia, and the Canadian Cordillera. Research trends highlight interdisciplinary approaches linking tectonics, magmatism, and surface processes. While no explicit awards are listed, her extensive publication record reflects sustained academic contribution.

Currie’s advising and grant activities are not detailed in the provided texts, but her academic roles suggest leadership in graduate education and research administration within the Faculty of Science.