Jacques Déverchère

Jacques Déverchère is a Professor of Seismo-geology at the University of Brest (France), affiliated with the European University Institute of the Sea (IUEM) and the Geo-Ocean Joint Research Unit 6538. He holds dual deputy director roles as Deputy Director for Training at IUEM and Deputy Director of the ISblue University Research School, while coordinating the Hubert Curien Maghreb Partnership. His expertise spans seismicity analysis, tectonic inversion, salt tectonics, and paleoseismology with active fieldwork in Algeria, Liguria, Tanzania, and the Mediterranean Basin.

Research focuses on continental margin evolution, crustal structure analysis, and geodynamic processes combining seismic data interpretation, numerical modeling, and field observations. Notable projects include the SPIRAL and SEFASILS cruises investigating Algerian and Ligurian basin structures. He also explores educational innovations using immersive VR for marine science training.

Over 100+ publications span 1986–2024, emphasizing: (1) Tectonic inversion mechanisms in convergent margins (Algerian margin), (2) Messinian salt dynamics and their seismic implications, (3) Rift basin evolution in East Africa and South America, and (4) Machine learning applications to seismicity declustering. Active in international committees including CNRS-INSU, Hcéres, and ANR evaluations.