MISSION
Exploring how deformation of solid earth over deep time built a human-habitable, resource-rich planet
The Tectonics and Earth Systems Group is a part of the Mawson Centre for Geoscience and its research spans the Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER), and the Environment Institute.
TES Group members are geologists and geochemists, and our aim is to develop an evolving model of the world where every aspect is testable and mutable.
RESEARCH AREAS
01
Comprehensive modeling of planetary dynamics and energy flow across lithospheric boundaries.
02
Advanced field mapping and structural analysis of tectonic plate interactions and crustal deformation.
03
Investigating the mechanical behavior of the upper mantle and its influence on surface geology.
04
Crustal Studies
Deep-sea and continental crustal sampling for understanding mantle-derived material composition.
05
Seismic Monitoring
High-resolution data collection and analysis of seismic activity to predict tectonic shifts.
06
Geothermal Research
Exploring the thermal gradients and energy potential within the Earth's interior systems.
OUR RESEARCHERS
Dr. Julian Aris
Principal Investigator
Specializing in computational modeling of lithospheric stress and thermal dynamics.
Prof. Lena Vogt
Lead Geomorphologist
Expertise in post-seismic crustal deformation and structural field mapping surveys.
Dr. Marcus Chen
Senior Seismologist
Analyzing high-resolution seismic signal propagation within transitional mantle zones.
