Continent-scale groundwater models

Aug 22, 2023·
Dr. Ben Mather
Dr. Ben Mather
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Abstract
“We present a continent-scale groundwater flow model for eastern Australia that eliminates the need for prescribed side boundary conditions by simulating the entire basin system. Built using the Underworld parallel computing framework, the model integrates regional geological complexity to simulate groundwater flow fields and residence times, with particular strength in resolving flow through deep aquifers.”
Date
Aug 22, 2023 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM
Location

Sydney, Australia

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Dr. Ben Mather
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ARC Industry Research Fellow

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.