Henri LECLÈRE

Henri Leclère is an Assistant Professor at the Université de Franche-Comté, affiliated with the GEODE department and the Chrono-environnement research unit (UMR 6249 CNRS/UFC). His research focuses on fluid-rock interactions, fault zone dynamics, and earthquake mechanics, integrating field observations, laboratory experiments, and numerical modeling. Key themes include fluid circulation in crustal faults, metamorphic dehydration reactions, and the role of pore pressure in seismic activity.

Leclère’s work combines structural geology, geophysics, and geochemistry to investigate processes such as fluid pressure buildup in fault zones, deformation mechanisms at high pressure, and the interplay between tectonic stress and fluid migration. He has contributed to studies on the Botswana earthquake (2017), Ubaye seismic swarm (2003–2004), and Alpine shear zones. His experimental work includes developing high-pressure deformation apparatuses and analyzing reaction fronts in metamorphic settings.

Publications span journals like Journal of Geophysical Research and Tectonophysics, with a focus on fluid dynamics in fault zones and metamorphic processes. His research has implications for understanding seismic hazard, crustal deformation, and fluid-driven tectonic events.

Laboratory affiliations include Chrono-environnement, a CNRS/UFC unit specializing in environmental and geological sciences. He advises students such as Mario Saussereau and collaborates with institutions like the University of Lyon and ETH Zurich.