Research

Geodynamics

(Under construction)

Neotectonics and geodynamic processes.
Developing thermal and mechanical numerical models to study the lithosphere deformation, UHURU.
Connection with the seismicity and geodetic deformation.
Rheology of the Earth.
Thermal and compositional distribution of the crust and upper mantle using an integrated geophysical-petrological modeling.
Temperature caracterization of the crust, geothermal.
See active Projects.

My investigation in focused on large-scale geological processes, with the aim of understanding lithosphere–asthenosphere interactions and their surface expression in terms of topography, thermal structure, and stress–strain fields. To address these objectives, I have developed an integrated approach that combines the characterization of the present-day structure and physical state of the study areas with the analysis of their geodynamic evolution over million-year timescales, including their geometry, kinematics, and dynamics.

My research has primarily focused on the Alpine–Himalayan collision zone, a complex tectonic setting where processes such as continental collision, subduction, lithospheric delamination, extension, and oceanic domain formation interact. From a methodological perspective, my expertise lies in numerical modeling, with particular emphasis on the development and implementation of coupled thermo-mechanical models that integrate upper-mantle dynamics with surface processes.

I have applied these models for two well differentiated studies:
1. For the recent deformation (neotectonic), which allows to quantify the rates and velocities of deformations, the orientation and magnitude of the stresses, being able to relate the seismic risk factors. Mediterranean, Western Africa-Eurasia boundary, Caribbean plate
2. For the knowledge of the formation of orogens and their associated processes such as loss of lithospheric root or orogenic collapse. The model has served to study the effect of gravitational and tectonic forces on the post-collisional deformation of the Alps and their current state of stresses, as well as for the influence of mantle dynamics on the topographic evolution of the Tibetan plateau. Alps, Tibet

I have also been interested in calculating the present structure of the crust and upper mantle using potential fields (Bouguer and Geoide anomaly), elevation, surface heat flow, seismic velocities and the petrophysics of the mantle. LITMOD2D_2.0

Integration of geophysical data with numerical modeling for geothermal purposes. See Projects: COCREA, Linc-Geotermia

The topography as a combination of isostatic equilibrium and dynamic due to some mantle processes. I am also interested in subduction and delamination processes, their dynamic evolution and response on surface topography.

Zones of interest: