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I am a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of Southern California.
From minerals to mantle, my research deciphers the multi-scale physics that drive the Wilson cycle, bridging grain-scale processes, melt/fluid-rock interactions, and mantle convection to understand Earth's dynamic evolution. My research integrates geological fieldwork, laboratory experiments, and theoretical frameworks to develop next-generation, physics-based 2D/3D numerical models that simulate these complex systems. My work specifically focuses on two key areas:
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(1) Long-term tectonic evolution:
I develop advanced magmatic-thermo-mechanical models that couple grain-size evolution with melt/fluid transport to unravel the initiation and life cycle of major tectonic features, from mid-ocean ridges to subduction zones;
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(2) Short-term earthquake dynamics:
I incorporate laboratory-derived, thermally activated friction laws into seismic cycle models to simulate realistic earthquake rupture dynamics and aftershock sequences along transform faults.
I earned my PhD in Geodynamics from ETH Zurich, where I developed extensive expertise in numerical simulations.
Research Overview
Overview of research on mid-ocean ridge dynamics, subduction-zone weakening, and transform-fault earthquake cycles.
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RI) Dynamics of magma supply and faulting at mid-ocean ridges
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RII) Fluid/melt weakening, lithospheric thinning, and destruction at subduction zones
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RIII) Laboratory-derived friction laws and earthquake cycle dynamics along transform faults
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