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I am a fluvial geomorphologist, and a postdoctoral researcher. My PhD focused on the coupling of tectonics and climate. Specifically I worked on the climate side, trying to understand how rainfall influences fluvial incision in mountainous bedrock rivers, and to develop simple, yet accurate and representative, techniques to describe that influence for use in landscape evolution models. We have had success in this project, and I am itching to learn how to apply our new theoretical tools in a new generation of landscape evolution models with dynamic tectonics and coupled dynamic climate. I am interested in taking an active part of defining the next steps for landscape evolution modelling. I can contribute my climate, hydrology and geomorphology background to the discussion, and I want to learn about the cutting edge in tectonic modelling. Further, as a postdoc, I am currently open to new projects, ideas and collaborations for the next stage of my career, and would benefit from the exposure to this workshop. +
I am a fourth-year PhD student in Geomorphology at CU Boulder. My research focuses on the evolution of hillslopes developed in layered sedimentary and igneous rocks, particularly when they occur in tilted formations (hogbacks). Every hillslope model I make uses an initial condition that assumes a certain tectonic history. For example, models of hogback evolution begin with a predetermined rock fracture structure and dip of tilted layers, and are driven by independently assigned boundary incision or rock uplift rates. While these tectonically-relevant processes control much of the behavior of the model, I have yet to implement them in a physically-based way. Additionally, this modelling approach fundamentally focuses solely on the influence of tectonics on hillslope evolution without considering interactions between the two. The Coupling of Tectonic and Surface Processes workshop would be an ideal opportunity for me to connect with other researchers in order to better understand the feedbacks between hillslope evolution and tectonic drivers at the landscape scale. If given the opportunity to attend, I plan to present a poster about my collaborative work with Charlie Shobe regarding the role of large blocks of rock in a 2-D coupled hillslope and fluvial model in Landlab. This project is relevant to the workshop because it illustrates how feedbacks between hillslopes and can modulate the propagation and overall effects of tectonically-induced base level change on landscape evolution. +
I am a geologist with the Seismology, Geomorphology, and Geophysics group at Bureau of Reclamation. Our group performs seismic hazard evaluations for federal dams, which typically involves a fault study at each dam site. While traditionally we have focused our investigations on fault scarps, we are working on expanding our investigations to a wide range of landscape response to faulting. This development is significant because our research is limited by the location of the dam, and we often work with subtle tectonic expression at less than ideal sites. We would like to incorporate more computational modeling into our site analyses, which have traditionally been based on field work, imagery analysis, and trenching. We would also like to take advantage of the growing availability of lidar datasets, in addition to the lidar datasets funded by our agency, from an analytical perspective. We believe that becoming more familiar with current numerical modeling techniques will help us to better take advantage of accessible data as well as providing us with additional tools to apply in our seismic hazard assessments. My personal research background (I completed my MS in August 2017) is in the tectonic deformation of the Lake Bonneville shorelines by the Wasatch Fault Zone. The majority of my experience in numerical analysis is developing algorithms to take measurements from present day elevation data. One problem in my research was the uncertainty in measurement variability – which ultimately was a reflection of our uncertainty in landscape response to tectonics versus erosional processes. This issue becomes important to my work at BOR as we try to integrate some of the numerical tools I have developed in our fault investigations. As an aside - I live in Denver and will not need lodging or transportation costs covered. Thank you for your consideration. +
I am a metamorphic petrologist and geochronologist. My research is focused on deciphering the pressure-temperature-deformation-time history followed by high-grade rocks. I am particularly interested in the influence of climate-related processes (e.g., mass flux due to fluvial and glacial systems) on the exhumation and cooling history of these high-grade metamorphic rocks. I am currently writing a proposal with two PIs to investigate these processes within the highly active New Zealand Southern Alps. The CTSP theme of this meeting directly relates to the questions that we are proposing to address within the proposal. I am keen to hear the latest in this research field and share some perspectives of research that is currently being done on the deeper tectonic levels of orogenic systems (i.e., the mid- to lower-crust and within ultrahigh-pressure terranes). +
I am a postdoc at Stockholm U., previously a postdoc at U. Tuebingen (Germany), PhD from U. Washington in 2014. See more about me at karllang.info
I would like to attend because I have been working on projects concerning the coupling of Tectonic and Surface Processes since 2008 but have never actually attended a workshop dedicated to this theme - its thrilling! I have a lot to share on this topic, but still a lot to learn from others. My background is in low-temperature thermochronology and geochronology, particularly applied in a detrital context. I have experience with thermo-kinematic modeling (namely PECUBE and PECUBE-D) used to predict thermochronometric cooling ages.
My PhD and Postdoc work has been focused on using detrital cooling ages to reconstruct paleo-exhumation rates from foreland basin sequences - actually testing modeling of landscape evolution over 10^6 yr timescales. I have focused specifically on testing the "Tectonic Aneurysm" models of the eastern Himalaya (PhD) as well as the influence of a rainshadow on the evolution of the New Zealand Southern Alps (Postdoc).
I am also eager to work on older orogenic records for which there is no modern context and modeling is key to interpreting paleo-exhumation rates (e.g. Caledonian orogeny). To this end, I am looking to learn about new modeling approaches that can integrate tracking of particle thermal histories for T/t reconstruction of cooling age calculations.
I am happy to present parts of my PhD, Postdoc work or both! +
I am a second year Masters student in fluvial geomorphology. While my current research is not directly related to tectonics or simulations, I will be starting a Ph.D. program at UBC next year focused on landscape evolution from a fluvial perspective and will be using/developing numerical models. Additionally, I am already familiar with concepts in tectonic geomorphology and numerical modeling as I have a background in geology and computer science (BS and BA, respectively, UC Santa Cruz 2015). I want to attend this conference to explore the current state of research, meet researchers in the field, and start focusing ideas for my upcoming Ph.D. work. +
I am a second-year Ph.D. student working with Dr. Juliet Crider on developing a project on fault scarp degradation in jointed bedrock. I have completed fieldwork in Iceland and am compiling my results on the morphologies and other characteristics of the scarps. I hope to one day integrate these results into a numerical model of fault scarp degradation in jointed basalt. I believe that this workshop would be an excellent opportunity to deepen my knowledge of numerical techniques and how they relate to my specific coupled tectonic/surface processes project. +
I am a second-year PhD student at Yale University, studying tectonics, structural geology and geomorphology. My dissertation research, advised by Mark Brandon, focuses on the deformation, uplift and erosion of Santa Lucia and the Coastal Ranges in California. Attending this workshop on Coupling of Tectonic and Surface Processes (CTSP) will allow me to be introduced to new knowledge and develop new skills in my field. It will also provide me an opportunity to meet both the CIG and CSDMS communities, and to develop new collaborations with colleagues that are also interested in answering broad tectonic questions that relate to surface processes using numerical methods.
Understanding tectonic processes and their relationship with surface processes and climate has always been a passion of mine. My M.Sc. research at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem coupled tectonic uplift with sea-level changes based on uplifted fossil reef terraces. Although I had no prior experience with numerical methods prior to my current research project, I do have general programming knowledge in C, C++, and Matlab. Currently I am working with ‘Gale’ to build a geo-dynamic model for the uplift of Santa Lucia. For the next step I would like to couple the tectonic uplift with erosion using a PeCube inverse approach and thermochronologic data.
I am always looking for opportunities to advance my knowledge and skills and to learn about current topics of tectonics and surface processes. Even so, I was surprised to come across a workshop that seems to fit so well with my interests as this Coupling of Tectonic and Surface Processes. I feel that advancing my knowledge in current research questions and numerical techniques will be most beneficial as I am a newcomer to the field. Thank you in advance for your consideration of my application.
Sincerely,
Neta +
I am a tectonic geomorphologist interested in studying interactions between Earth surface processes, tectonics, and climate. Most of my research projects integrate field observations, geochronology, data analysis and numerical modeling to test specific hypotheses. I am interested in attending the Coupling of Tectonic and Surface Processes workshop for several reasons. First, as an early career scientist (I will be beginning as an Assistant Professor at CSU in January of 2018), I am excited to interact with other like-minded researchers and hope to foster new collaborations through participation in the workshop. Second, I am interested in learning what software is available through the CIG and CSDMS communities that I might be unaware of which might benefit my current research. Finally, I would like to talk with other scientists about ideas that I have to integrate some of my existing numerical models into the new LandLab landscape evolution model and gauge community interest in building these modules. +
I am a third-year PhD student. My PhD project focuses on investigating how deep Earth processes (e.g. mantle convection, mantle upwelling, subduction) influence continental-scale landscape and drainage evolution, and the associated formation of stratigraphic architecture on continental margins through geological time, using landscape evolution modelling. Specifically, I worked on how dynamic topography contributes to drainage reorganizations and how it influences the development of stratigraphic sequences on passive continental margins. I obtained rich experience in the numerical modelling of the coupling between tectonic and surface processes. However, I have not worked on examples in the real world. The aims to attend this workshop are to: 1/ discuss about the numerical tectonics of the coupling modeling; 2/ obtain deeper understanding of the coupling between tectonic and surface processes; 3/ get some insights on applying the numerical modeling to the real world. I hope I could contribute by sharing my experience and ideas. +
I am currently a Harry H. Hess Fellow at the Department of Geosciences at Princeton University. I would be extremely interested in attending this workshop for that it would allow me to connect with a diverse group of potential future collaborators, with a unique shared interest of coupling of Earth surface processes to tectonic forcing.
I have previously studied a diverse range of geomorphological and geological phenomena using experimental, numerical and theoretical techniques combined with field observations. In my research, I look for universal laws of transport, erosion, and deformation applicable to Earth surface and subsurface processes, and seek a fundamental understanding of geomorphological an geological processes, from asperity and grain rearrangements to geological (fault and basin lengthscale, up to million year timescale) spatiotemporal scales, with knowledge of the behavior of disordered amorphous Earth materials.
In the past year, I worked on developing a unifying mechanistic framework for sediment transport and landscape evolution from slow earthflows to fast landslides, across the scales and environments. In continuation of this work, I intend to next focus on tectonically active regions, taking into account tectonic evolution, deformation of continental crust and uplift rates and tectonic patterns
for future landscape evolution models. This step would require i) developing a rigorous physical understanding of how these processes (landsliding, mass wasting and tectonic forcings including uplift) interact and result in recurrence time and size distributions of earth surface slips; ii) finding and testing the functional form(s) of the transition to landsliding in steep hillslopes, and physics of healing that is perhaps a controlling factor of landslide recurrence times.
I will use the great opportunity of this workshop to discuss and learn about these ideas and hopefully find potential collaborators with whom I can can work on them.
I am currently a postdoc research fellow at the Department of Geosciences at the University of Arizona. I have wide interests in geomorphological and tectonic research using numerical modeling combined with field observations. It will be a great opportunity of this workshop to discuss and share my research and idea with my colleagues and potential collaborators.
In my present and previous research, I mainly worked on developing a couple of model frameworks about sediment transport and landscape evolution from the mountainous environment to coastal environment. One of my previous research is about hazard-related surface processes in subduction zone like earthquakes and tsunamis. We are trying to develop a physical process-based model framework to simulate the landscape evolution during tsunami and earthquakes. Based on tsunami deposit in the geological record, we can analyze the frequency of earthquakes or tsunamis in a given period and then reconstruct the coastal landscape evolution history. My present research is about post-fire debris flows and landslides in Southern California area. Sediment flux in the channels often increases by more than an order of magnitude after fires. Rainstorms following fires can lead to channel infilling and debris flows that cause loss of life and property. Since the post-fire debris flows significantly change the local landscape, now we are trying to account debris flow into our landscape evolution models to predict landform response to climate and tectonics.
In this workshop, I would like to present and get feedback about our coastal landscape evolution model and debris flow model. I also want to expand my ideas and ways for incorporating our debris flow and landslide model with tectonic models. It will be a great chance to discuss with tectonics modelers who are interested in integrating tectonics into surface processes model to share ideas or write a proposal together. +
I am currently working on implementing fully coupled models of tectono-magmatic extension and surface processes to understand the feedbacks between deformation and topography growth. This workshop would allow me to present novel results and learn about state of the art techniques from fellow modelers. +
I am deeply inspired and eager to have an opportunity to learn during the scientific program “Coupling of Tectonic and Surface Processes (CTSP)” going to be organized by the prestigious institution, University of Colorado (Boulder), USA. As a fresh Ph.D. graduate, I am currently looking for opportunities to pursue my career objectives. I plan to be a researcher in geoscience. My areas of interests are, Seismology, Seismic Tomography, Tectonics, Geodynamics and Seismotectonics etc. I believe that this workshop will enrich me in new ideas and give a great impact on my career plan. The topic and theme of this workshop seems promising and fruitful for me in terms of the learning opportunities, training facilities and intelligent and knowledgeable technical lectures and discussions by the eminent and globally renowned scientists and researchers. The energetic, strong technical and scientific environment with an international exposure, which aims and ensures the crosscutting scientific skills and experiences to the researchers, motivate me. This program is an unmissable opportunity for me to explore variety of different aspects of research, share best practices and findings and find out about the latest and cross-cutting research in my intended research field. The interactive technical sessions during the program would lead me to gain invaluable knowledge and research skills. I would also have the golden opportunity to interact and share my knowledge and skills with the renowned researchers and international delegates and may get an opportunity to collaborate and work with them in future. I believe that close interactions with the cutting edge researchers, early career geoscientists will be a great benefit for my future career as a geophysicist or seismologist who can contribute and give constructive feedback for my intended research field. I also plan to expand my networks within geoscience community which will be useful for future collaboration.
I am doing my PhD on the interactions between tectonics, climate, and erosion at the Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics (University of Lausanne, Switzerland) under the supervision of Frédéric Herman. In my project, I am developing an inverse model to quantify the spatial and temporal exhumation history of the Chilean Andes, using own and literature low-T thermochronological data as model inputs. The constrained exhumation rates are compared to the structural and climatic evolution of the orogen to get insights into the response of erosion to climatic variability and tectonic changes. As a second project, I am investigating the influence of glacial erosion on exhumation at the latitude of Santiago, where the geology is well constrained and remained relatively stable since the last 23 Ma. I use a thermo-kinematic model, modified from Riesner (2017, PhD thesis), to simulate thermochronological ages using geologically constrained fault kinematics and observed shortening rates.
Modelling of thermochronometric data requires a good understanding of the surface evolution, since relief formation modifies the subsurface thermal field. Attending to your workshop would enable me to improve my competences in landscape evolution modelling. In turn, I could contribute to the understanding of (inverse) numerical models to constrain exhumation using low-T thermochronological data. +
I am going to work on the coupling of surface processes using Badlands (Basin and Landscape Dynamics) and tectonic processes using DynEarthSol (Dynamic Earth Solver). This is an extension to my current project involving the stress modeling of the effects of upper mantle structures on the seismicity of the New Madrid Seismic Zone. I ignored the effects of the ongoing surface processes in this area (e.g. erosion of Mississippi river) which may further affect the seismicity and want to investigate the complete coupled system in this project.
This workshop will give me useful insights into the current state of available codes and guide me into the numerical limitations for my project. If possible, I would also like to exchange my ideas with the developers of the codes I am planning to couple to get their feedback. +
I am interested in climate-erosion-tectonic interactions and feedbacks and, therefore, in what the CSDMS community uses to asses forces and drivers at the various temporal and spatial scales. Tectonics can be measured at different temporal and spatial scales as well, so it is important to specify which aspects of tectonics are being referred to in an explanation of rates of surficial change, such as erosion. I think that we need to determine scaling parameters in order to be able to say how LTT plays out temporally in affecting rates of surface processes. This may take more than modeling, but modeling can be used to generate hypotheses about where and how to test for these through physical measurements in the field. I have being doing my own modeling by writing my own MATLAB code and interested in the community developments and how I might incorporate them. I am also early career and trying to become more engaged with the modeling community for the topic. +
I am interested in computational lithosphere dynamics and coupling of tectonic with surface processes models. We had a few related publications on this during the last few years. +
I am interested in participating in this workshop, because I am working with a coupled tectonics and surface processes model (TISC) for one of my postdoctoral research projects at New Mexico Tech. Eventually, we aim to utilize this code to model continental extension, erosion, and sedimentation in the western U.S. As part of this project, I have been working to modify the source code to include additional sedimentation processes that are not yet accounted for and to improve various aspects of fault movement in the model as well. Because my research background is in a different field (seismology and tectonics), I think that I would benefit greatly from discussions at the workshop, particularly given the expertise of the organizers and the participants that have already signed up. I would also be very interested to get some feedback on the work that I have been doing with this project. +
I am interested in the long-term evolution of the solid Earth. One research approach I take is to link surface processes to deep Earth dynamics through quantitative landscape evolution simulation. This CSDMS workshop provides valuable resources for furthering this research. +
