Integrating geophysical observations with tectonic plate reconstructions

Jun 19, 2020·
Dr. Ben Mather
Dr. Ben Mather
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Abstract
This talk presents an overview of research integrating geophysical and geochemical observations with tectonic plate reconstructions to produce data-driven studies of Earth dynamics. Topics include Bayesian inversion of the thermal structure of the lithosphere, probabilistic heat flow estimation, and numerical modelling of groundwater flow in the Sydney Basin.
Date
Jun 19, 2020 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.