Research Interests
I study processes in sedimentary geology/paleoceanography and tectonics, through the application of theory and mathematical modelling. A central theme in the work I do with my students and colleagues is the control of tectonics and climate on the past circulation of the Mediterranean Sea and similar semi-enclosed basins. We examine the role of marine gateways during the Messinian salinity crisis and in the Paratethys and seek to achieve mechanistic insight into overturning circulation from the rich Quaternary record of the Mediterranean basin. Older work in tectonics concerns the kinematics and, in particular, the dynamics of plate motion and deformation.
PhD students
- starting November (NWO)
- Ronja Ebner (SaltGiant, since 2018)
- Pieter Dirksen (ISES, PhD July 2023, thesis on-line)
- Dirk Simon (MedGate, PhD June 2017, thesis on-line)
- Alba de la Vara (NWO, PhD December 2015, thesis on-line)
- Robin Topper (ISES, PhD November 2013, thesis on-line)
- Pasha Karami (UCG, PhD March 2011, thesis on-line)
- Bahjat Alhammoud (UCG, postdoc 2006-2009)
- José A. Álvarez Gómez (3-month stay, 2005)
Classes
- Systeem Aarde 1 (alleen e-module)
- Najaarsexcursie Limburg & Ardennen (niet langer coördinatie)
- Programmeren & modelleren (exercise module)
- Natuurkunde en programmeren van Aardse processen (GEO1-1135)
- Oceaan en klimaat (GEO2-1233)
- Dynamics of sedimentary systems (with Joris Eggenhuisen and João Trabucho)
Links