As a professor specializing in paleoclimatology, my research delves into deciphering Earth’s past climates to understand their response to future climate change. Additionally, in my role as deputy ECS Union representative, I am dedicated to shedding light on the challenges and opportunities in balancing family and research goals. I strive to enhance visibility and amplify the impact of underrepresented groups and minorities within the scientific community.

Maria Vittoria, or Mavi, is a PostDoc at the University of Salerno, Italy. With a background in theoretical Physics and mediation, she now specializes in risk communication and stakeholder engagement. She has studied both in Italy and in the UK and she is involved in various EU-funded projects and initiatives focusing on resilience and climate extremes. Additionally, as an ECS representative, she advocates for equality, diversity, and inclusion within NH and all divisions, aiming to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across disciplines to build a transdisciplinary community.

Giulia is a PhD candidate at the University of Bologna. Her research focuses on using a multi-microanalytical approach to unveil the deep mobility of carbon and sulfur in fossil continental subduction zones. As the new ECS representative she aims to promote a stimulating environment by encouraging the ECS community to be actively involved in GMPV. She will put her efforts into balancing the G-M-P-V spheres and will serve as a reference point for early career scientists.

• AS Atmospheric Sciences
• Email ecs-as@egu.eu

I’m a PhD student at the Institute of Environmental Physics (IUP) at the University of Heidelberg. My research focuses on using models to simulate the atmospheric transport of carbon dioxide in urban areas, with the aim of designing effective measurement networks. As a representative of the Early Career Scientists (ECS) within the Atmospheric Science division, I’m eager to connect with fellow ECS to foster a community of atmospheric scientists. If you’re interested in joining the AS ECS team, don’t hesitate to reach out!

• BG Biogeosciences
• Email ecs-bg@egu.eu

I’m a Marie Curie postdoctoral fellow between the Laboratory of Sciences for Climate and Environment (LSCE) and UC Irvine, currently based near Paris, France. I’m a modeler working on the integration of evolution in Earth System Models, starting with soil microbial evolution. I’m excited to be a BG ECS to help early careers succeed through the organization of social events, webinars and blogs!

• CL Climate: Past, Present & Future
• Email ecs-cl@egu.eu

I am a PhD student in climatology at the Spanish National Research Council (Climatoc-Lab, CIDE, CSIC-UV-GVA) in Spain. My research is devoted to deepening the understanding of the historical changes of sea breezes at a global scale and their implications for moisture transport in a changing climate. As an ECS representative, I would like to boost the visibility of the CL division by encouraging activities and discussion among early career scientists, seniors and other divisions. We welcome new ECS and fresh ideas. If you want to join our journey, please feel free to reach out!

• CR Cryospheric Sciences
• Email ecs-cr@egu.eu

• ESSI Earth and Space Science Informatics
• Email ecs-essi@egu.eu

Alba is MSc in Remote Sensing and GIS working on EU projects in the fields of geospatial standards and semantic interoperability of Earth observation data. Considering the growing use of informatics across geosciences domains, as an ESSI ECS Representative she aims to stimulate dialogue among EGU members in that respect, while promoting open science principles, equity, and inclusivity within the community.

• EMRP Earth Magnetism & Rock Physics
• Email ecs-emrp@egu.eu

Carolina Giorgetti is a MSCA fellow in the Laboratory of Rock Mechanics and Earthquake Physics at Sapienza University of Rome, Italy. Her MSCA project – SHEAR (the role of Stress History on the EARthquake potential of faults) – aims to investigate the role of stress field evolution on the earthquake potential of faults.

Carolina completed her PhD in Structural Geology and Rock Mechanics at Sapienza University of Rome in 2018. Then, she moved in the Laboratory of Rock Mechanics at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland, for a 4-years-long PostDoc. Her research has focused on fault stability, fault hydro-mechanical coupling and earthquake nucleation, integrating observations on faults in the field and rock deformation experiments in the lab.

As EGU EMRP ECS representative, she aims to promote discussions and interactions not only in the ECS EMRP division, but also with other divisions, creating a supportive environment for young scientists.

Feel free to reach out her if you have any idea or if you would like to get involved in the ECS activities!

• ERE Energy, Resources and the Environment
• Email ecs-ere@egu.eu

Thanushika research focuses on numerical modeling of fluids in the subsurface. Her research branches into two main directions: firstly, she delves into the geodynamic processes occurring at the Earth’s surface across various tectonic environments, such as the central Apennines or subduction zones, aiming to unravel the underlying physics of natural earthquakes. Secondly, she dedicates her efforts to exploring the transition towards a net-zero energy system, which involves conducting numerical studies on CO2 sequestration and geothermal exploration.

• GMPV Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology
• Email ecs-gmpv@egu.eu

I am a final-year PhD student at the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow (DST, Govt. of India) and registered at the AcSIR (An Institute of National importance), India. My research delves into the dynamics of fluid-rock interaction in the shallow crustal pre-Deccan Basement rocks and its implications for seismicity at the Koyna-Warna Intraplate Region, Western India. I am highly excited to be an Early Career Scientist (ECS) Representative , with my Co-Representative Bartosz Puzio.

• G Geodesy
• Email ecs-g@egu.eu

I’m a PhD student at Politecnico di Milano (Italy). My current research focuses on the time-variable gravity field recovery to model mass changes driven by geophysical processes. More specifically, I have been working on ways to mitigate temporal aliasing to capture more of the geophysical signal under the context of future gravity missions.

As the current Geodesy ECS Representative, I hope to increase the visibility of geodesy, create more opportunities for networking within the division and with other divisions, and create a more active community. I value all of the EDI and outreach efforts, and I am determined to build upon the initiatives started by our previous reps. If you have questions or would like to be a part of our ECS team, please don’t hesitate to contact us! You can find me as @oykukoc.bsky.social on BlueSky and as @callmeboyk in former twitter.

• GD Geodynamics
• Email ecs-gd@egu.eu

I am currently pursuing my PhD at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal, India, with a focus on investigating the origin and emplacement of Pachmarhi dyke swarms of Deccan through rock and paleomagnetic analysis, along with identifying the depth of the feeder magma chamber/s. As an ECS representative, I aim to foster interaction within the division by coordinating various events, meetings, and webinars that facilitate collaboration across different disciplines. If you’re keen on becoming part of the GD division, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

• GM Geomorphology
• Email ecs-gm@egu.eu

Rachel is a teaching fellow at Durham University, UK. As a quantitative geomorphologist, she focuses on mountain and peripheral glaciers throughout the Quaternary throughout the Arctic. As an ECS Representative, I am committed to addressing gender disparities within our community and highlighting ECS science through our blog. If you have any questions or are interested in joining the GM team, please feel free to reach out to us — we welcome your involvement and contributions!

• GI Geosciences Instrumentation and Data Systems
• Email ecs-gi@egu.eu

Andrea is a geophysicist currently working at the National Research Council of Italy (CNR). His research interests include new multi-platform geophysical technology for studying the subsurface and modeling geophysical data in volcanic areas. As an ECS Rep, Andrea aims to increase the engagement of the multidisciplinary GI community through the organization of regular activities also in collaboration with other divisions.

• HS Hydrological Sciences
• Email ecs-hs@egu.eu

Melissa Reidy is a postdoctoral researcher in agricultural water management at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala. She currently investigates climate smart adaptations to agricultural water storage in the Nordic region. As the incoming ECS representative of the Hydrological Sciences division, she’s excited to work on making scientific research as accessible to as many as possible.

• NH Natural Hazards
• Email ecs-nh@egu.eu

• NP Nonlinear Processes in Geosciences
• Email ecs-np@egu.eu

Mireia Ginesta is a second year PhD student at the Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l’Environnement (LSCE, France). Her research focuses on the impact of climate change on extratropical cyclones in Europe, specially those that lead to wet and windy extremes. Together with the deputy ECS representative, Angel Garcia Galgo, she aims to encourage early career scientists to explore the exciting research opportunities presented by the division, such as webinars and short courses, and enhance their visibility. They also seek to increase the representation of women and minorities in the division.

• OS Ocean Sciences
• Email ecs-os@egu.eu

I am a postdoctoral researcher specializing in meteorological and oceanic coastal ocean extreme events. I explore extremes through their definitions, processes, evolutions and impacts using satellite, in situ and model data. I want to showcase the multidisciplinary nature of the ocean sciences and increase engagement with climate change topics.

• PS Planetary and Solar System Sciences
• Email ecs-ps@egu.eu

Georgia is currently a second year PhD Student at the Physics Department, Section of Astrophysics, Astronomy and Mechanics, of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. Her research focuses on investigating the features of heavy ion acceleration processes in the magnetospheres of Earth and Jupiter, using data from the Van Allen Probes and Juno space missions, respectively. In the course of her diploma thesis for her master’s degree, she has also studied the role of oxygen ions in the terrestrial ring current dynamics. Along with the PS Division co-representatives Joshua Dreyer (ECS Advisor) and Peter Krizan (ECS Outreach Coordinator), she hopes to promote cooperation and encourage networking among the ECS. In her spare time, she enjoys excursions with friends, walking in nature and solving jigsaw puzzles. For any questions or interest in getting involved, feel free to reach out!

• SM Seismology
• Email ecs-sm@egu.eu

• SSS Soil System Sciences
• Email ecs-sss@egu.eu

• ST Solar-Terrestrial Sciences
• Email ecs-st@egu.eu

Andreas is working at the University of Helsinki. He is researching the early-stage evolution of solar magnetic flux ropes, develops methods to extract and analyze these structures and how they become unstable. As the representative of the ST division, he and the ST ECS team aim to provide networking opportunities, enhance their visibility and connect them with other divisions' ECS communities within the EGU.

• SSP Stratigraphy, Sedimentology and Palaeontology
• Email ecs-ssp@egu.eu

Shradha is currently pursuing a PhD in the Department of Earth Sciences, IIT Gandhinagar, India. Her research looks into the late Quaternary evolution of the atolls of the Lakshadweep Archipelago, India. As an ECS Representative, she aims to inspire other early career scientists in the division to explore unique opportunities in research. She also hopes to enhance visibility and promote equality and inclusion in the community.

• TS Tectonics and Structural Geology
• Email ecs-ts@egu.eu

I am a researcher at the Italian National Research Council (CNR), with a background that spans structural geology, geomorphology, and geodynamics. My research experience includes work at both regional and orogen-scale levels, focusing on areas such as the Mediterranean, the High Atlas of Morocco, and the Italian Apennines. As a new Representative, I would like to dedicate my efforts to supporting my division by coordinating and organizing scientific activities. I am also eager to contribute initiatives, particularly those related to work-life balance.