My research explores how the Earth’s vertical motions evolve over time. My research agenda is wide – it covers vertical motions in “passive” margins, neotectonics of big transform faults, mechanisms of orogenic plateau growth, landscapes record of fault mechanics, and interaction of plate boundaries. Using fieldwork and taking a holistic stand, I combine geomorphology, structural geology and tectono-stratigraphy approaches at regional scales. I’ve enjoyed working at various international institutions —VU Am
Tectonic forces conspire jointly or fight against each other to propel tectonic motions that scarf and wrinkle the Earth’s surface on a wide range of spatial and temporal scales. These intricate forces situate earthquakes and volcanoes that lead to devastating natural disasters, while conditioning climatic and biological evolution. Understanding the forces engineering plate tectonics provide the key motivation for my main research goals.
My research is three-fold: