University of California at Davis
United States
Principal Investigator
Magali Billen
Research Interests
My research is focused on the large-scale simulations of deformation in subduction zones including the build up of stress across the margin on visco-elastic time-scales (> 1000 years). Using the geodynamic software Aspect, we develop region-specific 2D and 3D models to relate geologic and geophysical observations (such as uplift, seismicity, stress orientations, strain-rate from GPS) to rheological properties of the crust, lithosphere and mantle. The research group currently consists of one post doc, 4 graduate students, and a few undergraduate students. Students at different levels help each other to learn the modeling as well as how to gather appropriate data sets and compare them to model results. The PI (Magali) meets with all students individually on a weekly basis, and as needed, and the research group meets bi-weekly to update each other on research and discuss related literature. I would be interested in hosting a student who wants to learn how to build their own regional subduction model.
Proposed Hosting Period
Ideal times would be January - May, or September - December. A visit over the June-Aug time frame can be arranged, but specific dates would be less flexible.
Exchange Language
English
Facilities/Resources
We have an in house cluster for running models. It would be helpful if the students has their own laptop for preparing models and analyzing results, but a laptop can be provided if necessary. The visiting scientist would have a desk in a shared office, access to UC library system. To support running models after the visit, we would continue to give the students remote access to our cluster.