President: Jeroen van Hunen
(gd@egu.eu)
Deputy President: Paul Tackley
(ptackley@gmail.com)
Studies related to the Geodynamics Division include all aspects of geodynamic processes in the
lithosphere, mantle, and core. They encompass different approaches, including observations,
imaging, theory, modelling (numerical simulations and laboratory experiments), and
interpretation. Examples include the dynamics of subduction, mid-ocean-ridge processes,
vertical and horizontal plate movements driving mountain building and basin formation,
lithosphere dynamics, mantle convection, and core dynamics.
Recent awardees
The 2022 Augustus Love Medal is awarded to
David Bercovici for fundamental and long-lasting contributions that advance our understanding of the dynamics and evolution of mantle convection, lithospheric rheology and plate tectonics.
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- 2022
- Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award
The 2022 Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award is awarded to
Timothy J. Craig for fundamental and multi-disciplinary contributions to geodynamics, such as developing a new paradigm for intraplate earthquakes, and uniting disparate datasets in a single geodynamic framework.
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The 2021 Augustus Love Medal is awarded to
Irina M. Artemieva for her outstanding research contributions to our understanding of the complex processes that control the evolution, thermal structure, stability, and dynamic topography of the continental lithosphere.
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- 2021
- Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award
The 2021 Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award is awarded to
Mark J. Hoggard for outstanding research in connecting observations at the Earth’s surface to its deep interior.
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- 2021
- Virtual Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (vOSPP) Award
The 2021 Virtual Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (vOSPP) Award is awarded to
Sara Vulpius Effects on the volatile release from magmatic intrusions
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- 2021
- Virtual Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (vOSPP) Award
The 2021 Virtual Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (vOSPP) Award is awarded to
Zhibin Lei Impact of trench retreat rate on initiating focused back-arc extension within a mobile overriding plate
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Latest posts from the GD blog
The Sassy Scientist – Swapping Science for Sun
Every scientist wants to squeeze a holiday or two into their calendar. However, finding the time in between all of your other commitments can be hard. Adeline, much like the rest of us, is desperate to get away from campus for a while and find somewhere to relax for a few days, so here I am to help you solve the age old question: How do you plan a holiday when your schedule is always so full? Dear Adeline, I’m …
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The “Geo-journey” of a PhD Candidate Geophysicist from Sicily to Uppsala.
Does the sound of pursuing a Ph.D. terrify you? Well, fear not because this week we have Samuel Zappalà from Uppsala University to tell us more about his inspiring story as a Ph.D. student at the Department of Earth Science in Uppsala. And, who knows maybe you will be inspired to pursue a Ph.D. in the future? How many times have you wondered if it is worth taking the risk to pursue a Ph.D. abroad, about its subject or funding? …
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Application of lubrication theory in understanding subduction interface dynamics
Plate interface lubrication is essential for stabilization and continuation of subduction process for million of years. The magnitude of plate interface lubrication determines transfer of stress between two converging plates, topography of mountain belts, transportation of volatiles to the mantle, and return flow of high to ultra-high pressure rocks to the earth’s surface. In this week’s blog, I will discuss how lubrication theory from hydrodynamics can give us important insights in those aforementioned subduction zone processes. Basic premise of subduction …
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The Sassy Scientist – Working in a Warming World
You’ve spent months battling with radiators and cold wet weather, but the summer is finally upon us and to make things even worse we’re heading into a heatwave. The office that just weeks ago seemed impossible to keep warm is now so sweltering it feels as though you’re stepping into the sauna when you arrive each morning. Like most people, Jamie has been struggling with this, so I’m here to offer all the advice you could need to keep you …
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