Earth Evolution Modelling
Earth evolution modellingWhat I offer
Numerical simulation of thermal and fluid-flow processes within the Earth’s lithosphere and sedimentary basins. This includes steady-state and time-dependent models of heat transfer, groundwater circulation, and coupled thermo-mechanical evolution at scales from basin to continental.
Who this is for
Energy companies evaluating geothermal or hydrocarbon resources, environmental consultancies modelling subsurface fluid flow, and research institutions studying lithospheric dynamics and basin evolution.
Tools and methods
- Underworld and Firedrake for geodynamic simulation
- Basin modelling frameworks for thermal history reconstruction
- Finite-element and finite-volume solvers for heat and fluid transport
- Integration of geophysical and petrological constraints
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I am an ARC Industry Research Fellow in the School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at The University of Melbourne. I am an expert in fusing Earth evolution models with data to understand how groundwater moves critical minerals through the landscape. Related research interests include the cycling of volatiles within the Earth, probabilistic thermal models of the lithosphere to unravel past tectonic and climatic events, and understanding the how enigmatic volcanoes form.
I am a vocal advocate for the integral role of geoscience in responding to challenges we face in transitioning to the carbon-neutral economy. As an expert in my field, I have been interviewed in national and international print media, TV, and radio on a wide variety of subjects including earthquakes, volcanoes, groundwater, and critical minerals.