Uwe Ring

Professor Uwe Ring at Stockholm University's Department of Geological Sciences specializes in structural geology and tectonics, with a focus on mountain building, extensional tectonics, and climate-tectonic interactions. His research spans diverse regions including the East African Rift, Southern Alps (New Zealand), Al Hajar Mountains (Oman), Swedish Caledonides, and the Aegean Sea.

• Key research themes: Tectonic-climate feedback loops, fault zone permeability, geothermal field characterization, and transdisciplinary projects bridging Earth and Life Sciences
• Current projects investigate: Uplift mechanisms in extensional settings (Rwenzori Mountains); stress tensor control on joint formation in fault zones; and the evolution of the Southern Alps foreland system

Scientific contributions include:

• Over 40 Google Scholar publications (2016-2025) applying advanced geochronology (U-Pb, garnet diffusion, carbonate dating) to resolve tectonic histories
• Innovative structural analysis of fault systems in Greece, Turkey, New Zealand, and Sweden
• Development of transdisciplinary frameworks linking geological processes with biodiversity and human evolution studies

Technical expertise includes:

• LA-ICPMS U-Pb dating
• Thermochronology and (U-Th)/He age analysis
• Geophysical methods for fault zone characterization
• 3D geological modeling using remote sensing and field data