جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sebastian Schemmمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Atmospheric Sciences
• Extratropical Cyclone Dynamics
• Jet Stream Physics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sebastian Schemm is a Heisenberg Fellow at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP), University of Cambridge, a position regarded as equivalent to a non-permanent Associate Professor. He leads research within the Atmosphere-Ocean Dynamics group and previously held an ERC Starting Grant-funded Assistant Professorship (without tenure track) at ETH Zurich. Education and Career Path PhD (2013) and MSc (2010), ETH Zurich, Switzerland Postdoctoral researcher, University of Bergen, Norway (2014–2017) Postdoctoral researcher, Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique, ENS Paris (2017–2018) Assistant Professor (ERC Starting Grant), ETH Zurich (2020–2024) Heisenberg Fellow, DAMTP, University of Cambridge (2025–present) Research Focus Schemm’s work centres on atmospheric and climate dynamics, spanning turbulence to planetary scales. Core themes include the physics of extratropical cyclone life cycles, jet-stream and storm-track dynamics, Rossby waves and teleconnection patterns, high-resolution atmospheric modelling, and the integration of machine-learning techniques for parameter estimation, data assimilation, and kilometre-scale global simulations. He also contributes to large-scale initiatives such as ECMWF’s WeatherGenerator. Scientific Awards and Editorial Service DFG Heisenberg Fellowship (2025) ERC Starting Grant (2020–2024) European Meteorological Society Young Researcher Medal (2019) Co-Editor, Weather and Climate Dynamics (EGU) Co-Editor, Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society PhD Supervision & Funding He currently supervises PhD students at both Cambridge and ETH Zurich, with funding streams including the Cambridge CREATES Doctoral Training Partnership and Swiss/EU grants. Ongoing students explore reinforcement-learning parameterisations, jet-stream–storm-track relationships, mid-latitude eddy energetics, machine-learning ensemble forecasting, and Bayesian parameter estimation in LES. Active Projects EU Horizon project WeatherGenerator (led by ECMWF) PASC HiRAD-Gen : High-Resolution Atmospheric Downscaling Using Generative Models

Peter Huybersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate change
• Paleoclimatology
• Environmental science
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Peter Huybers is a Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences and Environmental Science and Engineering at Harvard University , where he investigates the climate system and its societal implications, including interactions between volcanism and glaciation , extreme temperature predictability , and climate change impacts on food production . Research interests span climate change attribution , paleoclimate reconstruction , drought dynamics , crop yield modeling , and earth system feedbacks . His work often integrates art-historical analysis with climate science, as seen in studies of 19th-century air pollution through Turner and Monet paintings . Scientific awards include funding from Harvard Data Science Initiative (2023) for projects on climate change and food supply volatility Amazon Web Services (2023) grant His 20+ peer-reviewed articles since 2020 focus on climate proxies , hydrological modeling , solar forcing , and agricultural-climate interactions , with recent work in Nature , PNAS , and Science Advances . Advising : Mentored 10+ PhD students including Parker Liautaud , Duo Chan , and Marena Lin , while leading research teams with current members like Greta Berendes and Caro Park . Former staff include Jon Proctor and Lucas Vargas Zeppetello , the latter now at UC Berkeley (2024).

Göran Ekströmمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geophysics
• Seismology
• Earthquake Physics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Göran Ekström is the Newberry Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. He holds joint affiliations with the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences and the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Previously, he was a professor at Harvard University (1990–2006) before moving to Columbia. His research focuses on seismic wave analysis, earthquake mechanics, and environmental geophysics with notable contributions to understanding glacial earthquakes, volcanic processes, and nuclear explosion monitoring. Education: B.S. in Physics (Swarthmore College, 1981), Ph.D. in Geophysics (Harvard University, 1987). Postbaccalaureate studies at Moscow State University and postdoctoral work at Columbia University. He has served as chair of major organizations like the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology and EarthScope Steering Committee. Research interests span seismology, tectonophysics, and environmental geology. Notable achievements include discovering glacial earthquakes linked to Greenland ice dynamics and developing the Global Centroid Moment Tensor Project. His work integrates seismic data from global networks to study Earth’s interior structure and tectonic processes. Awards include the Beno Gutenberg Medal (2015) and election to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (2019). He advises on geohazard monitoring and collaborates with international agencies for seismic treaty verification. Current projects include studies of mantle dynamics using surface-wave tomography and analysis of geophysical signals from extreme events like landslides and volcanic eruptions.

• Glacial Geomorphology
• Palaeoglaciology
• Quaternary Science
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor David J.A. Evans is a distinguished glacial geomorphologist at Durham University's Department of Geography. His research spans three interconnected themes at the interface of glacial geology and Quaternary science, focusing on palaeoglaciology and the reconstruction of former glaciers and ice sheets through time. With extensive field experience across the Arctic, North Atlantic, and Southern Hemisphere, he has contributed significantly to the understanding of glacial landscapes and processes globally. BA (Hons), St. David's University College, University of Wales, Lampeter, 1982 MSc, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada, 1984 PhD, University of Alberta, Canada, 1988 Professor Evans' research centers on glacial landsystems, glacial sedimentology, and Quaternary palaeoenvironments of glaciated basins. His work develops conceptual landsystems models for glacial process-form relationships, with field sites ranging from the Canadian High Arctic to mid-latitude mountains. He has pioneered research connecting subglacial process-form relationships to landform development models, particularly through his studies of active temperate glacier margins in Iceland. His sedimentological work has established a genetically framed classification scheme for tills and glacitectonites. Evans has contributed to major ice sheet reconstructions worldwide, including the British and Irish Ice Sheet (through the BRITICE-CHRONO project), Laurentide Ice Sheet, and Arctic Norway. His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent research activity with 15 recent articles focusing on ice sheet dynamics, glacial landform evolution, and Quaternary environmental reconstruction across multiple continents. These works reveal a strong emphasis on methodological innovation in mapping and analyzing glacial landscapes, with increasing integration of remote sensing and quantitative approaches to understand both contemporary glacier behavior and past ice sheet dynamics. Scientific Recognition: Busk Medal (Royal Geographical Society), 2017, for excellence and originality in the study of glacial landscapes and processes and empowering the next generation Professor Evans has collaborated extensively with international research teams on major projects including BRITICE-CHRONO and has contributed to engineering geology applications through technical guides for glaciated terrains. His work bridges pure academic research with practical applications in engineering geology and environmental management. He has supervised numerous field guides and edited influential publications in glacial geomorphology. His research involves extensive fieldwork in Iceland (particularly on the Vatnajökull ice cap), the British Isles, Canadian Arctic, and other glaciated regions, often using modern glacier systems as analogues for reconstructing past ice sheets. Evans has developed significant expertise in glacial landsystem mapping and interpretation, contributing to both academic understanding and practical engineering applications in glaciated terrains.

STEVEN CONSTABLEمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geophysics
• Marine Geology and Geophysics
• Electromagnetism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Steven Constable is a Professor of Geophysics at the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics (IGPP) within the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. He specializes in electrical conductivity studies of Earth’s crust and mantle, seafloor instrumentation development, and geophysical data analysis. His research focuses on understanding tectonic processes, subduction zone dynamics, and marine geohazards through electromagnetic methods. Education: B.S., University of Western Australia Ph.D., Australian National University Research Interests: Electrical conductivity of crust and mantle Seafloor instrumentation development Magnetotelluric and controlled-source electromagnetic (CSEM) methods Subduction zone fluid dynamics CO 2 sequestration monitoring Mid-ocean ridge magmatism Grants & Collaborations: NSF-NERC Collaborative Research: Magnetotelluric imaging of plume-ridge interactions (Galapagos) Magnetotelluric Investigation of the Salton Trough (MIST) Experiment PI-LAB Experiment at the Equatorial Mid-Atlantic Ridge Labs & Teams: He leads the Marine Electromagnetics Lab , developing cutting-edge instrumentation for marine geophysical surveys. His team collaborates globally on projects ranging from Arctic permafrost assessment to subduction zone imaging.

Cindy Lee Van Doverمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chemosynthetic Ecosystems
• Deep-Sea Ecology
• Marine Conservation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Cindy Lee Van Dover is a deep-sea biologist and the Harvey W Smith Distinguished Professor of Biological Oceanography at Duke University. She serves as Chair of Duke's Division of Marine Science and Conservation and Director of the Duke University Marine Laboratory in Beaufort, N.C. Her research focuses on chemosynthetic ecosystems, biodiversity, and deep-sea policy frameworks. Ph.D. in Biological Oceanography, MIT/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (1989) M.A. in Ecology, UCLA (1985) B.S. in Biological Oceanography, Rutgers University (1977) Van Dover's work spans deep-sea ecology, hydrothermal vent biodiversity, and environmental policy. She investigates gene flow in vent invertebrates, ecological impacts of deep-sea mining, and conservation strategies for chemosynthetic ecosystems. Her research integrates field programs using submersibles and telepresence technologies to study vent connectivity and microbial roles in extreme environments. Her scientific leadership includes 80+ peer-reviewed publications and roles as Chief Scientist in NSF- and NOAA-sponsored expeditions. She pioneered studies on geothermal light at vents and deep-sea symbiosis, with recent work on dual symbiotic relationships in vent snails and methane seep ecology. Virginia Outstanding Scientist (2006) Fulbright Scholar (France 2004) Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science Mines Medal for Leadership and Innovation NSF Career Awardee Van Dover's grants include NSF EAGER funding for deep-submergence science leadership and Pew Charitable Trusts' support for deep-sea mining impact assessments. She leads interdisciplinary initiatives like Science and Art at the Moment of Discovery , integrating artists into marine research expeditions. Her outreach includes authoring two books: Deep-Ocean Journeys for public audiences and The Ecology of Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vents as the first textbook in the field. Her work has been featured in Science News , Discover Magazine , and National Public Radio .

Brandon Shuckمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Solid-Earth Geophysics
• Tectonic Processes
• Active-Source Seismic Imaging
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Brandon Shuck is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geology & Geophysics at Louisiana State University (LSU), part of the College of Science. His research focuses on solid-earth geophysics, particularly tectonic processes within plate boundaries and mature tectonic settings. He uses active-source seismic reflection and wide-angle ocean-bottom seismometer data to image subsurface lithospheric architecture and integrate interdisciplinary datasets including bathymetry, borehole logs, and geodynamic models. Education: Ph.D. in Geological Sciences (2021) from the University of Texas at Austin; B.S. in Geology (Petroleum Emphasis) and Mathematics (2015) from Western Colorado University. Previously served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University (2021–2024). Research Interests: Tectonic evolution of the lithosphere at plate boundaries, feedbacks between lithospheric stress and fluid-rock interactions, geologic hazards related to subduction zones, and mantle dynamics during continental breakup. Active projects include studies of subduction initiation in the Tyrrhenian Sea, megathrust fault segmentation in Cascadia, and water content in the Cocos Plate offshore Mexico. Current opportunities include an NSF-funded PhD position (starting Fall 2025) investigating mantle dynamics during early Atlantic seafloor spreading, involving seismic data acquisition on the R/V Langseth. His group emphasizes collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches combining seismic imaging, field geology, and modeling. Awards: None explicitly listed, though his work has been supported through NSF funding and institutional grants. Lab/Team: Directs the LSU Solid-Earth Geophysics Research Group, which integrates geophysical data analysis with field observations to address tectonic questions at multiple scales.

• Seismotectonics of Plate Boundary Zones
• Marine Geophysics
• Crustal Seismology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ingo Grevemeyer is a Scientist at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Marine Research and an apl-Professor at Christian-Albrechts University in Kiel. He specializes in marine geodynamics , focusing on the seismotectonics of plate boundary zones, particularly transform faults, subduction zones, and mid-ocean ridges. His research involves ocean-bottom seismometer (OBS) deployments and geophysical data analysis to study seismicity, source mechanisms, crustal structure, and tectonics. He has participated in 37 marine geophysical cruises, serving as chief scientist 18 times. His research interests span seismotectonics , marine geophysics , crustal seismology , and heat flow surveys of mid-ocean ridges, hotspot provinces, and subduction zones. His recent work, funded by an Advanced Grant of the European Research Council , explores the seismotectonics of transform faults. Over the past decade, Grevemeyer has published extensively on topics such as subduction zone dynamics , transform fault earthquakes , mantle serpentinization , and crustal accretion . His peer-reviewed output includes 154 publications, with 37 as first author, reflecting a strong h-index of 41 (Web of Science) and 49 (Google Scholar). Scientific Awards: Advanced Grant of the European Research Council

Anne Meltzerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Solid Earth
• Seismology
• Tectonics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Anne Meltzer is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Lehigh University, specializing in observational seismology with a focus on continental lithosphere evolution, solid earth-surface process interactions, and crustal/mantle deformation. Her work integrates field deployments of seismic arrays in active tectonic regions to study earth structure and earthquake dynamics. Her core research areas include Solid Earth Geophysics, Seismology, Tectonics, Geodynamics, and Natural Hazards. She employs earthquake-based imaging techniques alongside active source reflection seismology and ground penetrating radar to investigate near-surface environments, with applications spanning active tectonics, hydrology, and climate change impacts. Her methodology emphasizes collaborative international research to address seismic hazard mitigation in developing regions. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2020-2008) reveals concentrated expertise in subduction zone dynamics (particularly Ecuador's Pedernales earthquake sequence), intraplate seismicity in eastern North America, and continental margin processes. Key geographic foci include the Andes, Mid-Atlantic U.S., Mongolia, and the Tibetan Plateau, with recurring themes of seismic hazard assessment, lithospheric deformation, and innovative instrumentation deployment. Professor Meltzer teaches foundational and advanced courses including Natural Hazards (EES 027), Seismology (EES 201/407), and Tectonic Processes (EES 426), while maintaining active collaborations with global earth science institutions to advance observational seismology and risk reduction strategies.

Suzanne Carbotteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Marine Geophysics
• Seismology
• Subduction Zone Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Suzanne Carbotte is the Bruce C. Heezen/Lamont Research Professor at Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. Her research focuses on marine geophysics, seismology, and subduction zone processes, with a particular emphasis on the Cascadia Subduction Zone, Mid-Ocean Ridges, and volcanic systems like Axial Seamount. She has led expeditions in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, including nearshore studies in New York. Education: BSc (University of Toronto), MSc (Queen's University), PhD (University of California Santa Barbara). Key Projects: CASIE21 seismic imaging experiment, cyberinfrastructure development for marine geoscience data. Recent Focus: Structural segmentation of Cascadia's megathrust, subduction zone fluid dynamics, and crustal melt transport at mid-ocean ridges. Her research integrates seismic tomography, wide-angle reflection/transmission data, and multibeam bathymetry to understand tectonic processes. She collaborates on global initiatives like the Global Multi-Resolution Topography synthesis and manages data repositories for the Rolling Deck to Repository (R2R) program. Recent publications highlight advances in imaging subduction zone structures, magma systems at mid-ocean ridges, and improving tsunami hazard models through integrated geophysical observations.

Jenny Collierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Geophysics
• Geodynamics
• Continental Margins
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Jenny Collier is a Professor of Marine Geophysics at Imperial College London's Department of Earth Science & Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering. She holds affiliations with the Dynamic Earth research group, Earth Observation Network, Earth and Planets, Geodynamics: Core to Surface, Hazards, and Marine and Coastal Environments. Her research focuses on mantle plumes, continental breakup, subduction zone processes, and the solid Earth water cycle, with notable contributions to understanding volcanic margin formation and catastrophic megaflood events in the English Channel. Collier has led expeditions using seismic imaging, sidescan sonar, and multibeam bathymetry to investigate oceanic crust structure and tectonic evolution. Education: PhD in Geophysics, University of Cambridge (1986-89) MSc in Geology, University of Durham (1985-86) Research Interests: Collier's work integrates geophysical field data and numerical modeling to study continental rifting, magmatism at volcanic margins, and fluid dynamics in subduction zones. Key projects include the VOILA initiative examining volatile recycling in the Lesser Antilles and the English Channel megaflood hypothesis. She investigates seaward-dipping reflectors, crustal accretion mechanisms, and the role of mantle plumes in continental breakup. Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students and postdocs through grants from UK research councils. Recent projects include NERC-funded studies on South Atlantic magmatism and Imperial College studentships exploring marine geophysics. She advises on competitive fellowship applications and has secured funding for ocean-bottom seismometer deployments in the Caribbean. Labs & Teams: Core member of the Geodynamics: Core to Surface research group at Imperial. Collaborates with institutions like ION-GXT (South Atlantic studies) and NAG-TEC (North Atlantic research). Active in the Earth Observation Network and Grantham Institute for climate-related geohazards.

• Economic Geology
• Metamorphic Geology
• Tectonics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jordan Phethean is a Senior Lecturer in Economic Geology and Metamorphic Geology at the College of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on tectonic processes, continental breakup, and geodynamic modeling. Research Areas: Economic Geology, Metamorphic Geology, Tectonics, Geodynamics, Structural Geology, and Petroleum Geology. Phethean's recent work explores the Rovuma Transform Margin's continent-ocean transition, mid-ocean ridge hotspots driven by dense melt residues, and halokinetically overprinted tectonic inversion in Atlantic margins. His studies often involve numerical modeling of plate tectonic reorganization and fault reactivation. Scientific awards and honors are not explicitly mentioned in the available information.

Rachael Jamesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Carbon Dioxide Removal
• Isotopic Biogeochemistry
• Climate Change Mitigation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Rachael James is a Professor of Geochemistry at the University of Southampton, specializing in novel isotopic techniques and carbon dioxide removal strategies. Her research focuses on enhanced rock weathering, biogeochemical cycling of elements like iron and chromium, and exploration of critical metals for green technologies. She leads large-scale field trials in agroecosystems and ocean environments, contributing to climate mitigation efforts. She currently chairs the Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum (GFZ) and supervises four PhD students. Her work integrates field programs with lab-based innovations, such as droplet microfluidic sensors for ocean monitoring. Key projects include the Leverhulme Centre for Climate Change Mitigation and collaborations with industry partners like Anglo American Corp. She teaches marine biogeochemistry to interdisciplinary students and contributes to oceanography curricula, emphasizing research skills and fieldwork. Research highlights include quantifying CO2 removal efficacy in tropical plantations and studying methane release from Arctic hydrates. Her interdisciplinary approach spans environmental science, geochemistry, and engineering, addressing global challenges through both theoretical and applied research.

• Oceanography
• Marine Biology
• Climate Science
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Jonathan Sharples is a Professor of Ocean Sciences at the University of Liverpool, affiliated with the School of Environmental Sciences and the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He leads undergraduate programs in Ocean Science, Geography and Oceanography, Marine Biology with Oceanography, and Maths with Ocean and Climate Science. His research focuses on physical and biological oceanography, particularly the interplay between ocean dynamics (tides, currents, internal waves) and plankton populations, linking these processes to marine food webs and climate regulation in shelf seas. Research interests include ocean mixing mechanisms, climate impacts on dissolved oxygen levels, and anthropogenic influences like offshore wind farms. His work integrates field observations from research ships with modeling approaches. Teaching responsibilities include modules such as Oceanography, Plankton and Climate, and Sea Practical, emphasizing hands-on data analysis. Professional activities include editorial roles (e.g., Continental Shelf Research) and membership in scientific societies like the American Geophysical Union. Publications highlight studies on internal tides, wind farm impacts, and seasonal stratification effects. Advising includes supervision of theses on topics like plankton productivity and oceanographic processes. Current research explores climate change effects on shelf sea oxygenation and the role of physical processes in sustaining marine ecosystems.

Jacqueline E. Dixonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Igneous Petrology
• Mantle Geochemistry
• Marine Volcanology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

**Jacqueline E. Dixon** is a Professor in the Department of Geological Oceanography at the University of South Florida (USF) College of Marine Science . She holds a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology (1992), an M.S. and B.Sc. from Stanford University (1983 and 1981, respectively). Her research focuses on the role of volatiles (e.g., H₂O, CO₂) in magmatic processes, mantle geochemistry, and marine volcanology. She has led major NSF-funded projects, including a recent study on Mid-Atlantic Ridge volcanism using advanced submersible technology. **Awards & Recognition**: A Fellow of AAAS (2016), recipient of the NSF Early Career Award (1997), and recognized for her highly cited 2004 EPSL paper. She also serves as Editor-in-Chief of Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems and on the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Advisory Board. **Grants & Leadership**: Former Dean of the USF College of Marine Science (2011–2020), with prior roles as Interim Dean and Senior Associate Dean at the University of Miami. Active in initiatives like the C-IMAGE Gulf Ecosystem study and equipment acquisitions for advanced microscopy. **Teaching**: Currently teaches Advanced Modeling in Igneous Petrology and Climate Change courses at USF.