جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Thanushika Gunatilakeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Fluid Dynamics in Earthquakes
• Geothermal Energy
• Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
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Dr. Thanushika Gunatilake is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geology and Geochemistry at the Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU). Her research focuses on physics-based modeling of fluid-driven earthquake sequences, with an emphasis on understanding how fluids like CO₂ and H₂O influence seismic activity in subduction zones, volcanic regions, and other geological settings. She also investigates sustainable energy solutions such as geothermal energy and carbon capture and storage (CCS) to optimize subsurface utilization while mitigating risks like induced seismicity. Her work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, including studies on fluid migration, fault reactivation, and permeability changes. Notable contributions include analyzing monsoon-triggered earthquakes in India, aftershock dynamics in the Apennines, and the interplay between geothermal energy exploitation and volcanic activity in Japan. She teaches the course 'Geothermal Energy' and collaborates internationally on projects addressing climate change mitigation through geoscientific innovations. Dr. Gunatilake’s research highlights the critical role of fluid dynamics in both natural seismic processes and human-driven subsurface activities. Her recent studies emphasize decarbonization strategies and the application of earthquake modeling to epidemiological challenges, showcasing her innovative approach to bridging geophysics and societal needs.

Martin Aireyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Atmospheric Electricity
• Planetary Atmospheres
• Volcanology
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Martin Airey is a Researcher at the Department of Meteorology, University of Reading , specializing in planetary atmospheres, atmospheric electricity, and meteorological instrumentation. He leads projects such as the VENI program (studying Venusian electricity) and the UAE Rain Enhancement Program , with fieldwork involving volcanic lightning and Arctic cloud measurements. Research Focus : Airey investigates electrical phenomena in planetary atmospheres (including Venus and Earth), volcanic plume electrification, and advanced sensor development for atmospheric monitoring. His work bridges geophysics, climatology, and engineering, emphasizing in-situ measurements and novel instrumentation. Publications : Recent studies highlight electrification in volcanic plumes, droplet behavior under electric fields, and environmental applications of atmospheric sensors. His research spans desert precipitation analysis , Arctic cloud dynamics , and planetary scale volcanism . Education : DPhil in Earth Sciences (University of Oxford, 2015) MRes in Science of the Environment (Lancaster University, 2010) BSc (Hons) in Geosciences (Open University, 2007) Supervision : Mentored students including Blair McGinness (PhD, 2020/24) and Treve Nicol (UG, 2016/17), focusing on atmospheric electricity and instrumentation.

Arya Udryمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Planetary Science
• Igneous Petrology
• Martian Geology
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Arya Udry is an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Geoscience at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Her research focuses on planetary igneous petrology, particularly Martian magmatic processes and meteorite analysis. She leads the eXtraterrestrial Petrology Lab (XPL), collaborating on NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover mission to analyze Martian igneous and sedimentary rocks. Dr. Udry holds a Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee (2014), and M.S. and B.S. degrees from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland (2010 and 2008). Her work integrates field observations, laboratory analyses (e.g., electron microprobe, LA-ICP-MS), and thermodynamic modeling to study Martian crustal evolution, enstatite-rich meteorites, and planetary magmatism. Her research highlights include constraining Martian mantle sources, investigating felsic rock formation in Jezero Crater, and advancing understanding of Mercury-analog meteorites. Udry has published extensively on Martian meteorites, rover data interpretation, and Mars sample return strategies. She mentors students in planetary science, including recipients of NASA FINESST and NVSGC fellowships. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as GEOL 101 (Introductory Geology), GEOL 427 (Igneous/Metamorphic Petrology), and GEOL 470 (Planetary Geology). Her lab's current projects emphasize rover-derived data analysis for Mars' geologic history and preparation for future sample return missions.

Wilfried Pfingstenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Reactive Transport Modelling
• Nuclear Waste Management
• Geochemical Processes
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Wilfried Pfingsten is a Senior Scientist at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) within the Laboratory for Waste Management, part of the Center for Nuclear Engineering and Sciences. He holds an adjunct Lecturer role at ETH Zurich's Department of Environmental Systems Science (2010–2020). His research focuses on nuclear waste management, reactive transport modeling, and geochemical processes in subsurface systems. Pfingsten leads projects such as MODATS (monitoring data management) and contributes to global initiatives like EURAD and SITEX.Network. Education: PhD (Dr.-Ing.) in Civil Engineering from Leibniz University Hannover (1990), with earlier roles as a Research Scientist at the Institute of Water Resources Management (1987–1991) and Laserzentrum Hannover (1987). Research Interests: Machine learning applications in geochemical modeling, parameter uncertainty quantification, and digital twins for nuclear waste disposal. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed papers and delivered presentations at major conferences including EURAD Annual Events and the International Conference on Nuclear Engineering. Professional Contributions: Member of PSI’s Research Committee (2003–2013), CCEM Research Committee (2006–2017), and emergency staff (2010–2024). Active in civil society engagement through UMAN project dialogues on nuclear waste uncertainties.

Sigrid Espelienمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Ceramics
• Artistic Research
• Urban Studies
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Sigrid Espelien is a Research Fellow at the Department of Arts and Crafts at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts. Her practice integrates ceramics, drawing, and event-based research, focusing on the intersection of art, geology, urban development, and archaeology. She holds a ceramic craft education from Bornholm’s Glass- and Ceramics School (Denmark) and a Master of Fine Art and Ceramics from Cranbrook Academy of Art (USA). Her primary research project, Bjørvikaclay: Research from a Ceramic Artist’s Perspective , explores Oslo’s fastest-growing urban area through locally sourced clay. This work investigates clay as both material and cultural artifact, examining its ties to land, industry, and architecture. Recent outputs include a 2025 doctoral thesis and a 2024 museum exhibition under the title Grounding with (blue) clay . Key exhibitions and lectures include Poetics of landness (2022), a collaborative exhibition, and Reading a Brick (2022), analyzing urban brick narratives. Her mid-2022 seminar explored methodologies for site-specific artistic research. Her creative practice extends to installations like Mjøstegl (2017), involving custom bricks made from Gjøvik clay, highlighting materiality and craftsmanship. Espelien’s work bridges artistic production with academic inquiry, emphasizing clay’s role as a mediator between human activity and natural processes.

• Coastal Hazards
• Coastal Processes
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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Associate Professor Hannah Power is a coastal morphologist and geologist at the University of Newcastle , affiliated with the School of Environmental and Life Sciences and the Earth Sciences department. She specializes in coastal processes, sediment transport, and climate change impacts on coastal environments, with a focus on hazards like tsunamis and storm surges. Her work bridges field studies, remote sensing, and numerical modeling, and she actively collaborates with government agencies for coastal management. PhD in Coastal Geomorphology, University of Queensland BSc (Marine Science) Honours, University of Sydney Research Interests : Coastal hazard assessment (tsunamis, storms, sea level rise) Swash zone and surf zone hydrodynamics Coral reef wave interactions and sediment transport Continental shelf wave dynamics and climate drivers Coastal management policy and science communication Recent article trends show a focus on continental shelf waves , tsunami modeling , and intermittent estuaries under climate change. Her publications emphasize hydrodynamic modeling , field measurements , and remote sensing across diverse environments. Scientific Awards : 2021 Science Technology Australia Superstars of STEM 2020 Newcastle Herald Hunter Hero Award Finalist 2015 APEC ASPIRE Finalist 2021 Australian Institute of Policy and Science Young Tall Poppy Award Hannah's teaching integrates science fundamentals, critical thinking, and evidence-based solutions. She contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate courses, emphasizing coastal dynamics and climate adaptation. Her NSW Coastal Council role (2020) informs policy on collaborative coastal management. Labs & Teams : Collaborates with the Environmental and Climate Change Research Group (ECCRG), Australian Forum for Operational Oceanography, and multidisciplinary teams for field experiments and modeling.

• Volcanology
• Petrology
• Geochemistry
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John Stix is Full Professor and Dawson Chair in Geology at McGill University's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on volcanology, petrology, and geochemistry with emphasis on volcanic gas monitoring, eruption forecasting, and isotopic analysis. Recent work involves developing remote sensing techniques for volcanic emissions detection and analyzing eruption precursors through ground deformation and seismic signals. Professor Stix leads field research at active volcanoes worldwide including Costa Rica's Rincón de la Vieja and Poás volcanoes, New Zealand's Whakaari, and Yellowstone Caldera. His integrative approach combines: Gas geochemistry and isotopic analysis GNSS and seismic monitoring Satellite remote sensing Phreatic eruption mechanisms Publication analysis reveals dominant themes in volcanic degassing processes, isotopic techniques, eruption forecasting methodologies, and societal aspects of volcanology including geoheritage conservation.

Catherine Spurinمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Subsurface Heterogeneity
• Carbon Sequestration
• Multiphase Flow in Porous Media
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Catherine Spurin is a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Energy Resources Engineering department at Stanford University. Her research focuses on subsurface heterogeneity, CO2 storage security, and multiphase flow dynamics in porous media. She completed her PhD at Imperial College London in 2021, where her thesis explored intermittent flow pathways in multiphase systems. Her work is part of the GeoCquest consortium with Melbourne University, Cambridge, and CO2CRC, supervised by Prof. Hamdi Tchelepi and Prof. Sally Benson. Her research interests include pore-scale fluid dynamics, DMD analysis of multiphase flow, and reservoir engineering challenges in carbon sequestration. Notable contributions include developing Python workflows for multiphase image segmentation and analyzing pressure fluctuations in CO2 storage systems. Education: PhD (2021), MSci (2017), and BSc (2017) in Earth Science & Engineering from Imperial College London. Publications: Focused on DMD applications, pore-scale imaging, and CO2 trapping mechanisms. Featured articles include work on red noise in multiphase flow and 4D imaging analysis. Labs/Teams: Active in the GeoCquest consortium and a committee member for the Porous Media Tea Time Talks series.

Antoine Guittonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Geophysics
• Seismic Imaging
• Full-Waveform Inversion
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Antoine Guitton is an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University, specializing in geophysical signal processing and seismic imaging. His research focuses on advanced seismic data processing techniques, including full-waveform inversion, compressive sensing, and the mitigation of artifacts in seismic surveys. He is affiliated with Stanford's geophysics program and can be contacted at aguitton@stanford.edu. Key research interests include wavefield tomography, anisotropic media analysis, and machine learning applications in geophysics. His work addresses challenges such as Doppler effect correction in marine vibrator data, nonstationary statistical modeling, and fault classification using distributed acoustic sensing (DAS). Recent contributions include studies on salami publications in scientific ethics and the optimization of seismic data acquisition systems under field constraints. His publications span over two decades, demonstrating expertise in both theoretical and applied aspects of geophysical exploration.

Jia Liuمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Bayesian statistics
• Spatial data analysis
• Image analysis
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Dr. Jia Liu serves as a Research Fellow at the Australian National University's Research School of Biology (Division of Ecology and Evolution) and concurrently holds a Technical Officer position in the Research School of Earth Sciences. Holding a PhD in Statistics, Dr. Liu conducts interdisciplinary research spanning statistical methodology, earth sciences, and computer vision applications. Education: PhD in Statistics Research focuses on Bayesian statistics, spatial data analysis, image analysis, geostatistics, and experimental design. Dr. Liu applies these methods to paleomagnetism, atmospheric science, and computer vision, with recent emphasis on uncertainty quantification and deep learning architectures for complex data analysis. Publication trends reveal dual trajectories: earth sciences applications (2020-2022) featuring directional statistics for paleomagnetic data and cloud physics modeling, alongside computer vision advancements (2021-2025) in 3D reconstruction, object detection, and segmentation. Core methodological contributions include novel approaches for spatiotemporal survey design and aleatoric uncertainty modeling. Awards: No major scientific awards documented Student advising activities and research grant funding details are not publicly available. The researcher maintains affiliations across multiple ANU schools but specific laboratory or team memberships were not specified in source materials.

Nancy Glennمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Remote Sensing
• Dryland Ecology
• Geological Engineering
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Nancy Glenn is Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Boise State University and directs the Boise Center Aerospace Laboratory (BCAL). Her research specializes in remote sensing applications for environmental monitoring, particularly in dryland ecosystems and geological engineering contexts. Her research advances remote sensing methodologies including lidar, hyperspectral imaging, and UAV-based platforms for characterizing vegetation dynamics, snow properties, and land surface changes. Current projects focus on: quantifying rangeland fractional cover in sagebrush ecosystems, improving snow property retrievals through topographic modeling, and developing machine learning approaches for spoil pile characterization in mining environments. Professor Glenn maintains active research programs across diverse environments including peatlands, dryland shrub-steppe ecosystems, mountainous terrain, and post-mining landscapes. Her work integrates field measurements with advanced remote sensing techniques to address environmental challenges.

Andrew Gaseمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Tectonics
• Geodynamics
• Volcanic systems and materials
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrew Gase is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Boise State University. His research focuses on tectonics and geodynamics at active plate boundaries, structural analysis of volcanic systems, seismic imaging of the lithosphere, and geophysical data analysis. He leads the Boise State Lab for Seismology and Tectonics (BLAST). Education: Ph.D., Geological Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, 2022 M.S., Geophysics, Boise State University, 2017 B.S., Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2014 Research Interests: Investigates environmental seismic data from storms in the Northeast Pacific Ocean, tomographic imaging of the Queen Charlotte Fault in Alaska, upper crustal structure of oceanic plateaus, and seismic dynamics of New Zealand’s Hikurangi margin. Uses advanced geophysical techniques to study lithospheric processes. Advising & Opportunities: Actively recruiting graduate and undergraduate researchers for projects in geophysics. Current opportunities include environmental seismic analysis, tomographic imaging, and crustal structure studies. Labs/Teams: Directs the BLAST lab, which specializes in seismology and tectonic research.

Sara Carenaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Structural Geology
• Active Tectonics
• 3-D Modeling and Visualization
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Sara Carena is a Senior Lecturer and Senior Scientist at the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU). As part of the Faculty of Geology, she specializes in Structural Geology, Active Tectonics, and 3D Modeling. Her role includes managing the Geological Remote Sensing Facility and Analog Modeling Laboratory. Education: 2014: Habilitation in Geology, LMU Munich 2003: Ph.D., Princeton University, USA 1995: Laurea (M.Sc.), State University of Milano, Italy Research Interests: Her research focuses on understanding active tectonic processes, particularly in regions like Taiwan, the Eastern California Shear Zone, and the Makran subduction zone. Key areas include: 3D fault modeling using seismic and remote-sensing data Coulomb stress evolution and earthquake interactions Dynamic topography and its links to mantle flow Long-term vertical motion patterns in continental regions Teaching and Innovation: She has pioneered virtual field trips (VFTs) for geoscience education, including dual-language trips to Spain and the US. These VFTs use photogrammetry and 3D modeling to enhance student learning. She also created the 'Creating 3D Hand Samples' webinar, recognized with the 2021 LMU Lehrinnovationspreis. Labs and Facilities: As manager of the Geological Remote Sensing Facility and Analog Modeling Laboratory, she supports advanced geophysical and structural analysis tools like SKUA-GOCAD for 3D modeling.

• Structural Geology
• Tectonics
• Landscape History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christopher Bailey is a Professor of Geology at the College of William & Mary, specializing in structural geology, tectonics, and landscape history. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from Johns Hopkins University and a B.S. from William & Mary. His research focuses on ductile fault zones, Appalachian Mountains tectonics, and the geology of regions like Oman’s Samail Ophiolite. Over 28 years, he has advised over 200 undergraduate students, many of whom pursue careers in geoscience. His work integrates structural analysis with petrology, sedimentology, and geochronology. Bailey is a co-author of the textbook Structural Geology (Oxford University Press, 2020) and has led multiple field studies in Virginia, Utah, Arizona, and Norway. His current projects include structural studies of the Virginia Appalachians, strain analysis in deformed rocks, and landscape history of Utah’s High Plateaus. Bailey teaches courses such as Structural Geology Seminar, Field Methods for Earth and Environmental Scientists, and Planetary Geology. His extensive fieldwork has produced numerous geologic maps, including the Shenandoah National Park Region and Alberene quadrangle in Virginia. Notable contributions include advancing understanding of ophiolite emplacement in Oman and the tectonic evolution of the Blue Ridge-Piedmont boundary. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary methods to unravel crustal deformation processes and their geologic records.

Ana Londoñoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Geology
• Environmental Science
• Archaeological Geology
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Dr. Ana Londoño is an Associate Professor of Earth Sciences at Lindenwood University's College of Science, Technology, and Health. She holds a B.E. in Geological Engineering from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Cincinnati. With 11 years of university teaching experience and seven years in government geologic mapping, her research focuses on interdisciplinary interactions between geologic processes and human activities. Key areas include pre-Columbian agricultural terraces in Peru, water resource management under stress, natural hazards (e.g., landslides, earthquakes), and 3D mapping of archaeological sites using geospatial technologies. Her professional presentations and peer-reviewed publications span topics like climate impacts on landscapes, floodway activation effects, and lidar applications in cultural heritage preservation. Dr. Londoño teaches courses such as Physical Geology, Environmental Sciences, and Hydrology. Her work integrates field techniques, remote sensing, and geomorphological analysis to address both academic and applied challenges in Earth Sciences.