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Associate 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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As a geophysicist, my main research interests are in
geodynamics
and
seismology
with focus on the interactions between mantle convection, geologic
surface activity, and Earth evolution. In my
research group, we integrate a broad array of data with computer
and analog experiments to construct quantitative models of plate
tectonics, from grain-scale deformation to plate-scale flow.
Recent research projects include work
on seismic
anisotropy, mantle heat transport
and the mechanics of plate
tectonics, subduction dynamics,
and fault system mechanics.
We are always looking for motivated undergrad and grad students, for opportunities, see here. My teaching interests include Geophysics, Engineering Geology, Quantitative Analysis, Mechanics of Lithospheric Deformation, and Computational Geodynamics. Since 2009, I am serving as editor for AGU's interdisciplinary Earth Science journal, Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, after a previous five year stint at GJI. Please follow the links above for more information about my group, publications, CV, teaching, research, lab, downloads, and directions to my office. |
Updated: February 02, 2010.