Solid Earth Geodynamics

My research is directed toward gaining a better understanding of interactions between Earth's dynamic interior and its varied surface environment. For this, my research group develops 3D time-dependent models of mantle dynamics to understand processes that affect Earth’s topography, sediment cover, plate motions, mountain ranges, volcanism, sea level, and climate state. I am especially interested in the polar regions, where the mantle deforms as an isostatic response to surface ice mass changes.

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