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Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences Department of Earth Sciences University of Southern California MC0740, Los Angeles CA 90089-0740 thorstinski Thorsten W. Becker |
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My main research interests as a geophysicist are in geodynamics and
seismology with focus on the interactions between mantle convection,
tectonic deformation, and Earth's thermal evolution. We strive to
integrate a broad array of data and computer and analog experiments to
construct quantitative models of plate tectonics, from grain-scale
deformation to plate-scale flow. Recent research projects include seismic anisotropy, mantle heat transport, subduction, and fault slip rates and crustal stress. My teaching interests include Geophysics, Engineering Geology, Mechanics of Lithospheric Deformation, and Computational Geodynamics. Please follow the links above for more information about my group, publications, CV, teaching, research, lab, downloads, and directions to my office. We are always looking for motivated students, for grad school opportunities, see News. |
Updated: August 27, 2008.