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Timmo WEIDNER is a Post-Doctoral Researcher at University of Lille working within the Materials and Transformations Unit (CNRS UMR 8207). He is affiliated with the Plasticity Research team and conducts research at Building C6 office 214 on the Scientific City campus in Villeneuve d'Ascq, France.
His research focuses on the intersection of materials science and geophysics, specifically examining dislocation mechanics in geological materials using advanced electron microscopy techniques. Dr. WEIDNER specializes in electron tomography of dislocations and its application to understanding mineral deformation mechanisms. His work bridges experimental characterization with continuum mechanics modeling, particularly applied to minerals like olivine and quartz that are critical for understanding Earth's interior processes.
His publication record shows a strong focus on applying 3D dislocation tomography to geological materials, with recent work appearing in high-impact journals including Nature, Journal of Geophysical Research, and Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors. His research spans both natural samples from tectonic settings and controlled laboratory experiments, providing insights into deformation mechanisms at the microstructural level that inform our understanding of large-scale geological processes.
Dr. WEIDNER collaborates extensively with researchers including Alexandre Mussi, Patrick Cordier, Karine Gouriet, and others within the Materials and Transformations Unit, contributing to a multidisciplinary approach that combines materials engineering with Earth sciences.
