Pumice Raft Dynamics Professors and Supervisors

Matthew Dunbabinمشاهده پروفایل

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Queensland University of TechnologyAustralia

Matthew Dunbabin is a Professor at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and Chief Investigator at the Australian Centre for Robotic Vision (ACRV). His expertise spans environmental robotics, with a focus on vision-based autonomous systems for marine conservation, water quality monitoring, and greenhouse gas management. He holds a PhD from QUT and a BEng (Aerospace) from RMIT. Dunbabin has led projects at CSIRO and QUT, developing robots like COTSBot and RangerBot to combat marine pests and promote reef restoration. His work has earned national and international awards, including the 2019 Australian Water Association Award and 2016 Google Impact Challenge. Education: PhD in Engineering, Queensland University of Technology (Queensland, Australia) BEng (Hons) in Aerospace Engineering, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (Melbourne, Australia) Research Interests: Environmental robotics and autonomous systems Vision-based perception and classification Marine habitat restoration and pest control Greenhouse gas monitoring via autonomous vehicles Cooperative robotics and sensor networks Awards & Recognition: 2019 Australian Water Association Award (SAMMI Project) 2019 Good Design Award - Sustainability (RangerBot) 2016 Google Impact Challenge People’s Choice Award (RangerBot AUV) 2010 Australian ICT Industry Association National iAward (iSnet) 2006 Queensland Engineering Excellence Innovation Award (Starbug Project) Grants & Projects: ARC Centre of Excellence for Robotic Vision (ACRV): Leading robotic vision research (2014–present) Revolutionising Protection Against Air Pollution: Air quality monitoring networks (2015–present) Establishing Advanced Networks for Air Quality Sensing: Sensor development for urban environments (2017–present) Labs & Collaborations: ACRV at QUT Institute for Future Environments (QUT) CSIRO Autonomous Systems Laboratory (2001–2013)

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Katherine Dobsonمشاهده پروفایل

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University of StrathclydeUnited Kingdom

Professor Katherine Dobson is a Reader in Geomaterials and Imaging at the University of Strathclyde, jointly appointed in Civil & Environmental Engineering and Chemical & Process Engineering. She joined Strathclyde in 2019 as a Chancellor’s Fellow and has since held various academic roles. Her research focuses on the behavior and evolution of natural and man-made materials using advanced imaging techniques like X-ray computed tomography (CT) and real-time 4D imaging. These methods enable non-destructive analysis of material microstructures under dynamic conditions, such as thermal, mechanical, or chemical changes. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (2007): Specializing in thermochronometry of igneous provinces Bachelor of Science (2001): Natural Sciences (Earth Science & Physics) Research Interests: Multi-phase flows and rheology in complex fluids Pore-scale controls on slope stability for infrastructure resilience Diffusion and bubble growth in silicate melts In situ deformation of composite materials Sustainable resource management and environmental remediation Grants & Projects: EPSRC-funded IM3AGES Facility (2024–2027): Multi-scale imaging for engineering and environmental sustainability NERC Training Courses in 3D/4D X-ray CT imaging (2023–present) Studies on enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation for subsurface CO 2 storage Labs & Equipment: Leverages state-of-the-art facilities including synchrotron-based XCT systems and high-pressure/temperature experimental setups. Collaborates on projects involving soil health, geothermal energy, and bio-cementation technologies.

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Scott E. Bryanمشاهده پروفایل

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Queensland University of TechnologyAustralia

Scott E. Bryan is a Professor in the School of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), with a distinguished research career spanning over two decades. His scholarly contributions are well-documented through 71 publications from 2004 to 2024, primarily in high-impact earth science journals. Bryan maintains active collaborations with researchers across Australia and internationally, particularly in the fields of volcanology, igneous petrology, and tectonics. Dr. Bryan's research interests focus on volcanology , large igneous provinces (LIPs) , and silicic magmatism . His work examines the relationships between volcanic and plutonic systems, crustal evolution processes, and the environmental impacts of major magmatic events. He has made significant contributions to understanding submarine volcanic processes, pumice rafting phenomena, and the formation mechanisms of rhyolitic eruptions. His recent research has expanded into interdisciplinary areas including marine ecology and coral reef restoration. Analysis of Bryan's publication trends from 2020-2024 reveals a strong focus on submarine volcanism, particularly in the Tonga-Kermadec arc region, with detailed studies of the 2012 Havre eruption and 2019-2020 Late'iki eruption. His work combines field observations with advanced geochemical and geochronological techniques. Bryan has also produced influential review papers on silicic volcanic-plutonic relationships and the environmental impacts of large igneous provinces. Bryan has collaborated extensively with research groups across Australia, particularly with colleagues at QUT and other Australian universities. His work has been supported by numerous research grants focused on understanding volcanic processes, crustal evolution, and the environmental impacts of major magmatic events. While specific grant details aren't provided in the text, his consistent publication output suggests sustained research funding.

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Jocelyn McPhieمشاهده پروفایل

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University of TasmaniaAustralia

Professor Jocelyn McPhie is affiliated with the School of Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences at the University of Tasmania . Her research spans Volcanology , Resource Geoscience , and Igneous Petrology , focusing on submarine volcanism, ore deposit formation, and volcanic facies analysis. Her funded projects include studies on the Olympic Dam deposit and Heard Island volcanism . She has supervised numerous PhD and Master's students in topics like explosive eruptions , hydrovolcanic interactions , and volcanic-hosted mineralization . Key grants: Australian Research Council Linkage Projects , BHP Billiton funding Expertise: Argon-Argon dating , tephrostratigraphy , volcanic architecture

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Ralf Gertisserمشاهده پروفایل

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Keele UniversityUnited Kingdom

Dr. Ralf Gertisser is Reader in Mineralogy and Petrology at Keele University School of Life Sciences, researching magma dynamics and eruption processes at active volcanoes worldwide. His work combines field volcanology, geochemistry, and quantitative modeling to understand hazards at systems including Merapi, Santorini, and the Aeolian Islands. Research examines: Timescales of magmatic processes Pyroclastic density current emplacement Volcanic arc magma genesis Caldera-forming eruptions Author of Merapi Volcano: Geology, Eruptive Activity, and Monitoring (2022). Leads volcanology field courses in Italy/Greece. Supervised 8 PhD students in volcanic processes research.

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Philipp Brandlمشاهده پروفایل

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Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research KielGermany

Dr. Philipp Brandl is a Senior Scientist at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel , where he investigates magmatic and hydrothermal processes on the ocean floor. His research spans submarine volcanism, ore-forming systems, and geodynamics of arc-backarc settings.

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Scott Bryanمشاهده پروفایل

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Queensland University of TechnologyAustralia

Professor Scott Bryan is a volcanologist at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), leading research in the School of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences. His work focuses on volcanic impacts on Earth’s evolution, particularly Large Igneous Provinces and pumice raft dynamics. He holds a PhD from Monash University and has conducted field research globally, including Australia, Mexico, and Tonga. Research Themes: Large Igneous Provinces: Linking continental formation, mineral resources, and mass extinctions. Pumice Rafts: Investigating their role in coral reef connectivity and marine biodiversity. Awards: Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards (2016, 2015), Exceptional Reviewer Award (2013), and Yale’s Damon Wells Fellowship (2003). Grants & Leadership: Co-leads the Rubble Stabilisation Program under the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program (RRAP). Active in industry collaborations and translational research. Labs/Teams: Part of interdisciplinary teams studying volcanic processes, marine geology, and reef restoration.

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John Jellمشاهده پروفایل

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University of QueenslandAustralia

Geology
Marine Geology
Paleontology
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Dr. John Jell is an Honorary Professor at the School of the Environment, University of Queensland (UQ). His research focuses on geology, marine geology, paleontology, and coral reef studies, with a particular emphasis on carbonate sedimentology and stratigraphy. He has contributed extensively to understanding coral reef systems, including Heron Reef and Wistari Reef, and has published on topics ranging from Silurian corals to volcanic pumice dispersal mechanisms. Key research interests include the geological evolution of coral reefs, fossil coral taxonomy, and the interplay between sedimentation and environmental factors. His work integrates field studies, laboratory analyses, and comparative geology to elucidate processes such as reef platform development, microbialite formation, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction. Dr. Jell’s publications reflect a multidisciplinary approach, with notable contributions to the Geology of Queensland and studies on Devonian reef complexes. His work has advanced knowledge in areas such as the Paleogene and Neogene geological history of Queensland and the biogeography of graptolites.

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Ajit Subramaniamمشاهده پروفایل

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Columbia UniversityUnited States

Dr. Ajit Subramaniam is a Lamont Research Professor at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO), part of Columbia University's Columbia Climate School, and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. He also serves as Lecturer in the M.S. in Sustainability Science program at Columbia's School of Professional Studies. His roles include Co-Director of the Community-Based Co-production of Knowledge Network and former Program Director at the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and NSF. Education: Ph.D. in Coastal Oceanography (1995), M.S. in Marine Environmental Science (1989), B.Sc. (Special) in Physics (1984), all from Stony Brook University and The American College in India. Research Focus: Specializes in oceanography, biogeochemical cycles, and remote sensing. Key interests include phytoplankton physiology, nitrogen fixation, Amazon River plume dynamics, and cyanobacterial blooms. His work emphasizes advancing ocean observation technologies and integrating community-based co-production of knowledge in environmental research. Recent projects explore Arctic climate impacts, Gulf of Mexico oil effects, and tropical Atlantic upwelling systems. Publications & Awards: Over 55 publications, including seminal works on Trichodesmium ecology and Amazon plume impacts. Honors include ASLO Sustaining Fellow (2024), NSF Director’s Award (2010), and Fulbright Senior Specialist Award (2010). His research bridges global climate dynamics with local community engagement, particularly in Indigenous co-production frameworks. Grants & Collaborations: Led major NSF-funded projects like ECOGIG (Gulf of Mexico study) and Amazon plume Lagrangian analysis. Collaborates with NOAA, USC, and international institutions. Active in policy through initiatives like the Climate & Life Fellowship (2021–2023). Labs & Teams: Core member of LDEO's Biogeochemistry and Environmental Dynamics groups. Oversees projects at LDEO’s Palisades facility and fieldwork in Arctic, tropical Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico regions.

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Martin Jutzelerمشاهده پروفایل

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University of TasmaniaAustralia

Dr. Martin Jutzeler is a Senior Lecturer in Volcanic Processes at the University of Tasmania's School of Natural Sciences. His research focuses on submarine eruptions, tsunami hazards, and volcaniclastic deposits, with expertise in marine geoscience and sedimentology. He has led multiple international drilling projects (e.g., IODP Expeditions 340, 350, 398) and contributed to studies of submarine volcanism in regions like the Kermadec Arc, Izu-Bonin-Mariana Arc, and the Macquarie Arc. Dr. Jutzeler has advised doctoral students on topics including submarine caldera formation and volcanic facies architecture. His work integrates advanced methodologies like machine learning for volcanic stratigraphy analysis and 3D geological modeling. He holds grants totaling over $5 million, addressing submarine landslide risks and volcanic hazard mitigation. Co-authored over 70 peer-reviewed articles, his research bridges geology, geophysics, and environmental science to advance understanding of underwater volcanic processes and their global impacts. Education: Doctorate in Volcanology (not explicitly stated, inferred from academic role). Research Interests: Subaqueous eruption dynamics, pumice rafts, submarine landslide tsunami potential, volcanic facies analysis, and IODP drilling outcomes. Innovates techniques like crystal size distribution analysis using machine learning. Collaborates internationally on projects such as the Cowal Igneous Complex 3D modeling and Hunga Volcano eruption studies. Recent Article Trends: Focus on modern submarine eruptions (e.g., Havre 2012, Hunga 2022), machine learning applications in geology, and hazard mitigation strategies for submarine volcanic events. Highlights the interplay between volcanic processes and marine environments. Grants & Supervision: Secured grants for tsunami risk mitigation, volcanic architecture studies, and IODP analyses. Supervised research on Tarawera eruption reconstruction, Kermadec calderas, and Cowal Igneous Complex stratigraphy. Collaborations include Evolution Mining for geological modeling.

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