Universidad Andrés Bello
Chile
Principal Investigator
Juan González
Research Interests
I am a geoscientist at Universidad Andrés Bello (Chile), specializing in active tectonics, coastal hazards, and marine geology. My research integrates field investigations, remote sensing, and numerical modeling to examine the interactions of crustal fault systems, assess tsunami hazards, and investigate submarine processes in subduction zone environments. I lead multidisciplinary projects across northern and central Chile related to socionatural hazards, as well as in the fjord systems of the Magallanes region, focusing on tectonic deformation, sedimentary dynamics, and geohazards in glacially influenced marine settings. Our research group fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, supports academic autonomy in mentorship, and emphasizes applied research with societal relevance. Exchange participants are actively involved in GIS-based modeling, hazard assessment, and marine geological surveys, including coring campaigns, contributing to broader efforts in understanding geodynamic processes and advancing coastal risk mitigation along the Chilean margin.
Proposed Hosting Period
July and August, 2026
Exchange Language
Spanish/English
Facilities/Resources
As part of the SZ4D Exchange Program, our group offers access to a high-performance computing cluster dedicated to numerical modeling of tsunamis and crustal fault systems. We also operate a marine geology laboratory equipped for the observation and analysis of sediment cores collected from fjord systems in southern Chile. These facilities support ongoing research in tectonic deformation, submarine geohazards, and sedimentary processes. Exchange participants benefit from a collaborative environment, daily access to office space for research activities, and opportunities to engage in applied projects involving GIS-based analysis, marine surveys, and geodynamic modeling relevant to hazard assessment along the Chilean margin.