معرفی
Dr. Ian Bastow is a Senior Lecturer in Earth Science & Engineering at Imperial College London. His research uses earthquake seismology to study crust and mantle evolution, focusing on continental breakup processes in the East African Rift, Turkana Depression, Canadian Shield, and Eastern Mediterranean.
Education includes:
- BSc in Geophysics, University of Edinburgh (1996-2001)
- MRes in Natural Environment, University of Edinburgh (1996-2001)
- PhD, University of Leeds (2005)
Research combines field deployments with analytical techniques to understand rift dynamics, magmatism, and lithospheric modification. Recent projects examine how mantle plumes influence continental fragmentation and the role of pre-existing structures in rift development.
Publications demonstrate strong focus on African rift systems, with increasing emphasis on multi-phase rifting in Turkana. Articles integrate seismology, geochemistry, and structural analysis to resolve continental breakup mechanisms.
Supervises PhD students through NERC and Imperial-funded projects. Alumni hold positions at Oxford, Cambridge, and CNRS. Coordinates international collaborations including NSF-funded projects in Canada.
