Lorenzo Candioti

Dr. Lorenzo Candioti is a Researcher at the Institute of Geochemistry and Petrology, part of the D-EAPS (Earth and Planetary Sciences) department at ETH Zurich. His work focuses on geochemical and petrological processes within tectonic systems, particularly in understanding mountain-building (orogenesis), subduction dynamics, and metamorphic evolution. He contributes to projects modeling the interplay between thermal regimes, mechanical forces, and geological structures in convergent settings like the Alps and Pyrenees.

His research integrates field observations with numerical simulations to address questions about subduction initiation, orogenic wedge mechanics, and metamorphic facies distribution. Key topics include how thermal softening and mantle convection influence tectonic processes, as well as the role of buoyancy and shear forces in shaping orogenic systems.

Dr. Candioti's publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, combining petrology with geodynamic modeling. He collaborates on projects analyzing slab detachment mechanisms and the thermomechanical evolution of continental margins. His work is published in journals like Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering and Geophysical Research Letters.