Maryline Moulin is a prominent geophysics researcher specializing in plate tectonics, continental margin evolution, and integrated seismic analysis. She has led major oceanographic campaigns including PAMELA-MOZ05/03 and MAGIC projects, focusing on passive margins in the South Atlantic and East African regions. 2003 PhD from University of Western Brittany 2016 Project Leader for PAMELA campaigns Key collaborator in 15+ international seismic studies Her research spans diverse methodologies: Wide-angle seismic (OBS) profiling Multi-channel seismic (MCS) interpretation Gravity and magnetic anomaly analysis 3D structural modeling (Placa3D) Seismo-stratigraphic analysis Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal patterns in: Proto-oceanic crust formation Passive margin segmentation Quaternary contourite systems Transform margin tectonics Deep crustal architecture
Bao Xueyang is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Earth and Space Sciences (Faculty of Science) of Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) , where he has worked since January 2019. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Missouri-Columbia (2011) , M.S. and B.S. degrees in Geophysics from the University of Science and Technology of China . Ph.D., Geological Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia (2011) M.S., Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China (2005) B.S., Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China (2001) His research focuses on seismological full-waveform inversion , seismic wave attenuation measurement , and geophysical studies of tectonically active regions such as the Tibetan Plateau and Tethys domain. Methodologically, he develops techniques for: 3D full-waveform inversion Joint seismic-gravity inversion Seismic wave attenuation anisotropy Background noise tomography Wavefield simulation on complex topographies Seismic source parameter inversion Analysis of his recent publications reveals expertise in full-waveform sensitivity kernel development , ocean-bottom seismology , and cratonic lithosphere thermal structure through Rayleigh wave attenuation studies. His work spans both theoretical advancements in inversion algorithms and practical applications in energy resource characterization and tectonic studies. Scientific recognition includes: 2019 Shenzhen Overseas High-Level Talent 2022 Excellence Awards in Reviews of Geophysics and Planetary Physics He leads multiple National Natural Science Foundation projects while co-leading international research initiatives. His teaching portfolio includes undergraduate and graduate courses on geophysical inversion theory, covering both linear and nonlinear inversion methods with machine learning applications.
Songqiao Wei serves as Associate Professor in both the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences and the Department of Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering at Michigan State University, conducting research at the intersection of seismology and computational geophysics with focus on subduction zone dynamics and Earth's deep interior. Education: Ph.D. in Earth and Planetary Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis (2016) M.A. in Earth and Planetary Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis (2012) M.S. in Geophysics, Peking University (2010) B.S. in Geophysics, Peking University (2007) Dr. Wei's research spans Seismology , Geophysics , and Tectonics , with core expertise in subduction zone processes , mantle transition zone structures , and seismic attenuation methodology . He integrates field deployment of seismic instruments with advanced computational analysis to investigate mantle discontinuities, melt/volatiles distribution, and intermediate-depth seismicity, particularly in the Tonga-Lau system and Alaska Peninsula regions. His work bridges observational seismology with geodynamic modeling to unravel complex mantle processes. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant research themes in subduction zone tomography (60% of works), seismic attenuation applications (25%), and machine learning integration (15%), with strong regional focus on Alaska (45%) and Tonga (35%). The publications demonstrate methodological evolution toward transdimensional Bayesian approaches and deep learning techniques for earthquake detection and structural imaging. Scientific Awards: Green Scholar Postdoctoral Fellowship, Scripps Institution of Oceanography (2016-2017) Dr. Wei's research program emphasizes field-based data acquisition through temporary seismic deployments, particularly in subduction zone settings. While specific grant details and student advisement records aren't documented in the provided materials, his active field work and computational research indicate ongoing project funding for instrumentation and data analysis. His dual departmental appointments reflect the interdisciplinary nature of his work combining geophysical observation with advanced computational methods. He maintains active involvement in seismic field campaigns for data collection and leads computational research groups focused on developing novel tomographic and machine learning approaches for seismic data analysis, with particular emphasis on subduction zone environments and deep Earth structure.
Mohammadamin Abdollahzadeh serves as a Lecturer and Deputy Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Yeditepe University's Faculty of Engineering. His academic expertise spans structural mechanics, composite materials, and computational methodologies with emphasis on industrial applications. His educational qualifications include: PhD in Production Engineering from Sabanci University (2017-2022), thesis: "Numerical and experimental applications of inverse finite element method for shape and stress sensing of shell structures" Master's Degree in Building from Tabriz University (2014-2016) Undergraduate degree in Building from Tabriz University (2008-2013) Dr. Abdollahzadeh's research centers on Engineering Fundamentals, Mechanical Engineering, Solid Mechanics, Composite Materials, and Computational Methods. His work pioneers inverse finite element method (iFEM) applications for structural health monitoring, deformation reconstruction, and stress sensing in composite structures. He integrates experimental validation with numerical simulations to solve complex engineering problems in automotive and aerospace sectors, particularly focusing on shape sensing of shell structures and composite material behavior under extreme conditions. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent innovation in structural health monitoring techniques. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between computational mechanics, material science, and structural engineering, with increasing focus on practical applications in automotive suspension systems and aerospace components. The research trajectory shows progression from fundamental iFEM development to real-world implementation in composite manufacturing and structural diagnostics. His scientific recognition includes: Three Minute Thesis award from Sabanci University Dr. Abdollahzadeh has supervised two master's theses at Yeditepe University while contributing to significant Tübitak-funded research projects. His grant portfolio includes the "Structural Health Monitoring for Composite Manufacturing of Automotive Suspension Control Arm" (Tübitak 1505, 2021-2023) and "Peridinamik ile iFEM Metodolojisinin Birleştirilerek Kompozit ve Sandviç Yapıların Yapısal Sağlık Durumunun İzlenmesi" (Tübitak 1001, 2018-2021, 416,168 TL), where he served as scholarship holder. His teaching responsibilities encompass core mechanical engineering subjects across undergraduate and graduate programs. His research activities involve advanced experimental testing and numerical analysis of composite structures, indicating active utilization of mechanical engineering laboratories at Yeditepe University for structural health monitoring applications.
Vissarion Papadopoulos is a Professor in the Department of Structural Engineering at the School of Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). His office is located at the Statics and Aseismic Research Laboratory, with contact details including email vpapado@central.ntua.gr and phone 210 772 4158. He has maintained an active research profile since at least 2016, focusing on advanced computational methods in structural engineering. His primary research domains include: Structural Engineering and Computational Mechanics Stochastic Analysis and Uncertainty Quantification Multiscale Modeling of Composite Materials Machine Learning for Engineering Simulations Optimization of Structural Systems Thermomechanical Behavior of Advanced Materials Analysis of his recent publications reveals a decisive shift toward integrating deep learning frameworks with traditional computational mechanics. His work demonstrates consistent innovation in accelerating solutions for parametric and transient structural problems through transformer networks, Bayesian inference, and physics-informed neural networks. Key application areas include carbon nanotube reinforced composites, sustainable automotive design, and seismic-resistant structures, with emphasis on enhancing computational efficiency while maintaining accuracy. He is affiliated with NTUA's Statics and Aseismic Research Laboratory, which specializes in structural dynamics, earthquake engineering, and advanced computational methodologies for civil infrastructure analysis and design.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Özgün Konca serves as Associate Professor in Bogazici University's Geophysics Department at the Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute (KRDAE), holding this position since September 2019 after serving as Assistant Professor from 2011-2019. His research centers on earthquake modeling and fault behavior analysis using strong-motion, teleseismic, and geodetic data to investigate slip distribution, rupture velocity, and long-term fault coupling mechanisms. Education Ph.D. in Geophysics, California Institute of Technology (2008) B.S. in Physics, Koc University (2000) Kocaeli Korfez Oruc Reis Anatolian High School (1995) Dr. Konca's research examines earthquake source processes through integrated analysis of seismic and geodetic datasets. His work spans crustal deformation monitoring, fault zone mechanics, and rupture dynamics across diverse tectonic settings including subduction zones and continental strike-slip systems. He specializes in joint inversion techniques combining teleseismic, GPS, InSAR, and strong-motion data to resolve complex earthquake kinematics. His publication portfolio (2000-2021) reveals consistent focus on major seismic events in Turkey and surrounding regions, including the Van, Bodrum-Kos, and Silivri earthquakes, alongside international events like Pisco (Peru) and Zakynthos (Greece). These studies demonstrate methodological evolution toward multi-data integration for precise rupture characterization. Dr. Konca has secured TUBITAK funding (2013-2015) for Van earthquake research and actively recruits graduate students from engineering, physics, mathematics, and geophysics backgrounds. His teaching includes Mathematical Methods in Geophysics (GPH 503), Crustal Dynamics (GPH 520), and Geophysical Inverse Methods (GPH 644). As part of Bogazici University's earthquake research ecosystem, he contributes to the institution's leadership in Mediterranean seismic monitoring through the Kandilli Observatory infrastructure.
Dr. Jenny Jenkins is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Durham University, specializing in deep Earth structure through seismic imaging techniques. Her research addresses fundamental questions about mantle convection, crustal formation, and core-mantle boundary dynamics using observational seismology. Education: PhD in Deep Earth Seismology, University of Cambridge (2013-2017) MESci Geophysics with Geology, University of Liverpool (2009-2013) Research Focus: Employing an observation-driven approach, Dr. Jenkins investigates seismic discontinuities, mantle plumes, and subduction zones. Her work integrates body wave seismic imaging , ambient noise analysis , and mineral physics to unravel Earth's structure from crustal to core-mantle boundary scales. Current projects target ultra-low velocity zones (ULVZs) and their role in planetary dynamics. Publication Trends: Recent work (2016-2025) shows evolving focus from Icelandic crustal studies to deep Earth heterogeneities, with increasing emphasis on ULVZ characterization near Hawaii. Her research bridges fundamental seismology with applied contexts like geothermal systems and infrastructure monitoring, demonstrating methodological innovation across geophysical subdisciplines. Scientific Recognition: 2018 Keith Runcorn Prize - Royal Astronomical Society PhD Thesis prize Mentorship & Service: Actively supervises graduate students while championing diversity through leadership in Durham's Earth Science EDI Group and the Unlearning Racism in Geoscience (URGE) initiative. Her departmental roles reflect commitment to inclusive geoscience practices and educational outreach. Ongoing Research: Developing advanced seismic imaging techniques to map ULVZ morphology at kilometer-scale resolution, with implications for understanding mantle thermochemical structure and core-mantle interactions.
Dr. Matthieu Cartigny is an Associate Professor (Research) in the Department of Geography at Durham University, with a secondary affiliation as an Independent Research Fellow in the Department of Earth Sciences. His work bridges geological and geographical disciplines to advance understanding of submarine processes and sediment transport. Dr. Cartigny's research focuses on the dynamics of geophysical flows, their associated morphologies, and the eventual deposits left in the rock record. He employs a multidisciplinary approach using field measurements, laboratory experiments, numerical models, and sedimentary record analysis. His current work centers on direct observations of turbidity currents in settings ranging from large submarine canyons to small delta front channels, including the first deep ocean measurements of Mississippi-River-size, week-long flows that revealed a new flow structure where dense frontal parts outrun dilute trailing bodies. His research has pioneered new observation techniques including CHIRP systems for imaging dense basal layers, electronic resistivity tomography for non-intrusive measurements, and acoustic inversion techniques for exploring sediment concentration within deep-ocean turbidity currents. These methodologies have transformed how scientists monitor and understand submarine sediment flows. Dr. Cartigny's publications reveal a clear research trajectory focused on turbidity current structure, sediment transport mechanisms, and submarine channel evolution. His most recent work examines the Congo Canyon system, sediment fluxes in glacial lake outburst floods, and the coupling of biological processes with sedimentation in submarine environments. His scientific contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards: Dorothy Hodgkin Fellow by the Royal Society (2018) Early-Career Scientist Award by the International Association of Sedimentologists (2018) Roland Goldring Award by the British Sedimentological Research Group (2018) Harold Reading Award (2016) Hydraulic Engineering MSc award by Dutch Society of Hydraulic Engineers (2006) Dr. Cartigny actively supervises multiple graduate students including Jamie Hizzett, Sophie Hage, Zoë Roseby, Florian Pohl, and Daniela Vendettuoli. His research has secured significant funding for extensive field campaigns and innovative monitoring projects worldwide, particularly in submarine canyon systems. He collaborates with international research teams to conduct field studies in diverse marine environments from the Congo Canyon to Antarctic shelf regions. His laboratory work involves advanced experimental setups for studying turbidity currents and other geophysical flows. Dr. Cartigny's research has important implications for understanding sediment transport processes, marine geohazards, and the interpretation of ancient sedimentary deposits in the geological record.
Mourad Bezzeghoud holds the position of Full Professor in the Department of Physics within the School of Sciences and Technology at the University of Évora, Portugal. Additionally, he is an active researcher at the ICT/IIIFA (Institute of Earth Sciences / Institute of the Environment and Sustainability of the Alentejo), contributing to geophysical and environmental studies in the region. His primary research domain is Solid Earth Geophysics, with a focus on seismology and tectonics. Key areas include the analysis of crustal and lithospheric structures, seismic hazard assessment, and the study of stress fields along plate boundaries, particularly in the circum-Mediterranean and North Africa. His methodologies encompass seismic tomography, source mechanism inversion, and probabilistic modeling to understand earthquake dynamics and regional geological processes. Recent scholarly output (2024-2025) reveals a concentrated effort on significant seismic events in Portugal, Algeria, and Morocco, as well as the broader geophysical characterization of the Africa-Eurasia plate boundary. This work provides critical insights into earthquake source mechanisms and the evolution of tectonic stress in these seismically active zones. As a member of the ICT/IIIFA research group, Professor Bezzeghoud collaborates on interdisciplinary projects aimed at advancing Earth Sciences and environmental sustainability in the Alentejo region and internationally.
Pier Paolo Bruno serves as an Associate Professor of Geophysics at the University of Naples Federico II, Italy, specializing in high-resolution seismic imaging and exploration seismology methodologies. His research spans the complete exploration seismology workflow: seismic data acquisition, processing, interpretation of reflection seismology data, and seismic inversion techniques. He maintains a strong focus on active fault characterization within earthquake-prone regions, particularly examining tectonic structures in the central Apennines seismic belt of Italy. His work integrates geophysical methods to address geological hazards and basin formation processes. Analysis of his 2020-2024 publications reveals consistent emphasis on seismic imaging applications for active fault systems, with multiple case studies centered on central Italy earthquakes (2009 Mw 6.1 and 2016 Mw 6.5 events). His research trajectory demonstrates expanding methodological scope, incorporating gravity and electrical surveys alongside seismic techniques, while extending applications to groundwater characterization in arid environments and volcanic systems.
Tram Thi Ngoc Nguyen is a postdoctoral researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research, working within the Department of Interiors of the Sun and Stars as part of the Max Planck Fellow Group Inverse Problems led by Thorsten Hohage. Her research focuses on applying advanced mathematical methods to solar and stellar physics. Her educational background includes: PhD in Technical Mathematics, University of Klagenfurt, Austria (2017-2020) MA in Applied Mathematics, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam (2012-2015) BA in Mathematics and Informatics, Ho Chi Minh City University of Science, Vietnam (2004-2008) Dr. Nguyen specializes in nonlinear dynamic inverse problems , parameter identification for PDEs , and data assimilation , with current applications in helioseismology and asteroseismology. Her work bridges mathematical theory and observational solar physics through projects like GDC-SDO and PLATO, utilizing techniques from imaging and machine learning to model stellar interiors. Her scientific recognition includes: GIP prize on Inverse Problems for best PhD thesis in German-speaking countries (2020-2022) As a key member of the Max Planck Fellow Group Inverse Problems, she contributes to developing cutting-edge methodologies for interpreting solar oscillation data. Her research team collaborates on missions analyzing the Sun's interior structure through seismic waves, advancing our understanding of stellar dynamics and evolution.
