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Dr. Matthieu Cartigny is an Associate Professor (Research) in the Department of Geography at Durham University, with a secondary affiliation as an Independent Research Fellow in the Department of Earth Sciences. His work bridges geological and geographical disciplines to advance understanding of submarine processes and sediment transport.
Dr. Cartigny's research focuses on the dynamics of geophysical flows, their associated morphologies, and the eventual deposits left in the rock record. He employs a multidisciplinary approach using field measurements, laboratory experiments, numerical models, and sedimentary record analysis. His current work centers on direct observations of turbidity currents in settings ranging from large submarine canyons to small delta front channels, including the first deep ocean measurements of Mississippi-River-size, week-long flows that revealed a new flow structure where dense frontal parts outrun dilute trailing bodies.
His research has pioneered new observation techniques including CHIRP systems for imaging dense basal layers, electronic resistivity tomography for non-intrusive measurements, and acoustic inversion techniques for exploring sediment concentration within deep-ocean turbidity currents. These methodologies have transformed how scientists monitor and understand submarine sediment flows.
Dr. Cartigny's publications reveal a clear research trajectory focused on turbidity current structure, sediment transport mechanisms, and submarine channel evolution. His most recent work examines the Congo Canyon system, sediment fluxes in glacial lake outburst floods, and the coupling of biological processes with sedimentation in submarine environments.
His scientific contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards:
- Dorothy Hodgkin Fellow by the Royal Society (2018)
- Early-Career Scientist Award by the International Association of Sedimentologists (2018)
- Roland Goldring Award by the British Sedimentological Research Group (2018)
- Harold Reading Award (2016)
- Hydraulic Engineering MSc award by Dutch Society of Hydraulic Engineers (2006)
Dr. Cartigny actively supervises multiple graduate students including Jamie Hizzett, Sophie Hage, Zoë Roseby, Florian Pohl, and Daniela Vendettuoli. His research has secured significant funding for extensive field campaigns and innovative monitoring projects worldwide, particularly in submarine canyon systems. He collaborates with international research teams to conduct field studies in diverse marine environments from the Congo Canyon to Antarctic shelf regions.
His laboratory work involves advanced experimental setups for studying turbidity currents and other geophysical flows. Dr. Cartigny's research has important implications for understanding sediment transport processes, marine geohazards, and the interpretation of ancient sedimentary deposits in the geological record.
