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Associate Professor Tom Raimondo

  • Program Director: Environmental Science and Geospatial Science School of Natural and Built Environments
  • Mawson Lakes Campus (P2-13)
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Associate Professor Tom Raimondo

Welcome to Geoscience@UniSA!

Research

In a nutshell, I am a geologist and geochemist who is interested in how mountains form in the centre of tectonic plates, how fluids control the strength of rocks and trigger earthquakes, and how some of the hottest rocks in the world are distributed through southern Australia.

Find out more about my research on my personal webpage and my Google Scholar citations profile. Discover some of my research topics in this video, this news release, and these media appearances.

If you're interested in Project LIVE, explore our website at ProjectLIVE.org.au and on Twitter @LIVE_UniSA.

My research focuses on these major themes:

  • Fluid–rock interaction in the deep crust/shear zones
  • Linking geochemical ... Read more

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About me

Welcome to Geoscience@UniSA!

Research

In a nutshell, I am a geologist and geochemist who is interested in how mountains form in the centre of tectonic plates, how fluids control the strength of rocks and trigger earthquakes, and how some of the hottest rocks in the world are distributed through southern Australia.

Find out more about my research on my personal webpage and my Google Scholar citations profile. Discover some of my research topics in this video, this news release, and these media appearances.

If you're interested in Project LIVE, explore our website at ProjectLIVE.org.au and on Twitter @LIVE_UniSA.

My research focuses on these major themes:

  • Fluid–rock interaction in the deep crust/shear zones
  • Linking geochemical and microstructural records of fluid flow to large scale geodynamics
  • Intraplate mountain building (orogenesis)
  • Heat flow and crustal heat production (geothermal energy)

I am particularly interested in the role that fluids play in modulating the strength of the continental crust, and thus how tectonic plates dynamically respond to forces and stress. This contributes to a better understanding of the complex migration patterns of deep crustal fluids, with applications as diverse as geothermal energy, carbon sequestration, nuclear waste storage and the formation of ore deposits. I am also keen on developing new models for the heat flow field of southern Australia, which contains broad but poorly-defined regions with values well in excess of the global continental average. Better constrained heat flow maps are critical datasets that drive exploration targeting for the geothermal and minerals industries, and provide more robust inputs for the ongoing challenge of accurately projecting long-term climate and ecosystem changes.

Together with Pierre Lanari (University of Bern), I developed an extension of the MATLAB-based GUI XMapTools for rapid processing of LA-ICP-MS trace element maps in order to visualise and interpret compositional zoning patterns. Our CTMP paper on this technique is available for free here, recognised as one of the most influential articles for this journal in 2017. Download the free software at XMapTools.com.

Teaching and engagement

Together with Delene Weber, I lead Project LIVE: Learning through Immersive Virtual Environments. Explore how we use immersive visualisation technologies to create flexible, interactive and engaging experiential learning exercises at ProjectLIVE.org.au and on Twitter @LIVE_UniSA.

I am currently Program Director for Environmental Science and Geospatial Science at UniSA, and teach Geology as part of the Environmental Science, Geospatial Science and Civil Engineering degrees. Find out more about what studying Geology at UniSA is like on our Google+ page and YouTube channel.

If you're curious about Environmental or Geospatial Science at UniSA, take our virtual orientation tour to see what it's all about.

Check out a video segment I presented for SCOPE (Network Ten) on the fascinating geological history of the Hallett Cove Conservation Park, a heritage-listed site in South Australia used for many of our undergraduate field trips.

See some of the ways I enrich Geoscience field teaching using high-resolution Gigapans and 360 panoramas. Together with Roger Edmonds (Teaching Innovation Unit), I've also developed some location-based mobile learning games to support the GSA geological excursion field guides for Hallett Cove and North Terrace. Full project details and free app downloads are available at PedagogyGO.

Watch an interview with me about UniSA's Digital Learning Strategy and how it has helped develop geoscientific knowledge in the first-year undergraduate student cohorts.

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Professional Associations

  • General committee member of the Geological Society of Australia (SA Division), and member of the Specialist Groups in Tectonics and Structural Geology (SGTSG) and Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Petrology (SGGMP)
  • Member of the Geological Society of America (GSA)
  • Member of the European Geosciences Union (EGU)
  • Member of the Australasian Universities Geoscience Educators Network (AUGEN) and technical committee representative for UniSA
  • Member of the 2016 Australian Earth Sciences Convention Organising Committee
  • Vice-chair of the Specialist Group in Tectonics and Structural Geology Biennial Conference Organising Committee, Port Lincoln 2019
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In the media

Date Title
15/11/2018

Virtual mining to attract next generation of geologists - UniSA News, http://w3.unisa.edu.au/unisanews/2018/November/story3.asp

05/11/2018

University of South Australia helps overcome skills gap, https://www.australianmining.com.au/news/university-of-south-australia-to-develop-new-project-that-overcomes-skills-gap/

31/10/2018

UniSA champions virtual insights into the future of Australia’s minerals industry, http://www.unisa.edu.au/Media-Centre/Releases/2018/UniSA-champions-virtual-insights-into-the-future-of-Australias-minerals-industry/

09/08/2018

How do earthquakes form? Kids' Q&A - ABC Breakfast with Ali Clarke (Listen from 51:35 mark), http://www.abc.net.au/radio/adelaide/programs/breakfast/breakfast/10068398

09/08/2018

Earthquake near Mannum felt across Adelaide suburbs and hills rumbled 'like a train', http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-08/earthquake-shakes-adelaide-hills/10091262

03/06/2018

The Long Now: what will life be like in 10,000 years? - Science Friction with Natasha Mitchell (ABC Radio National), http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/sciencefriction/the-long-now/9824124

24/05/2018

How old is the Earth and how do we know? Kids' Q&A with Gilles Street Primary students - ABC Breakfast with Ali Clarke, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjJaZ_keUWc

12/02/2018

From the field to the classroom: Tom Raimondo on why geology rocks - Il Globo, http://ilglobo.com.au/news/37585/from-the-field-to-the-classroom-tom-raimondo-on-why-geology-rocks/#

17/10/2017

Hot rocks in the coldest place on Earth: using heat flow estimates in southern Australia to help model ice loss in Antarctica (UniSA RTIS project summary), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3Hpb9IeaHc

28/09/2017

How do rocks form? Kids' Q&A with Vale Park Primary students - ABC Breakfast with Ali Clarke (Listen from 51:23 mark), http://www.abc.net.au/radio/adelaide/programs/breakfast/breakfast/8973540

18/08/2017

How do you get mountains in the middle of a continent? - ABC Science, https://www.facebook.com/ABCScience/videos/10155613194282378/

16/08/2017

Heavy rain + limestone = sinkhole? - ABC Drive (Listen from 35:55 mark), http://www.abc.net.au/radio/adelaide/programs/drive/drive/8791708

05/08/2017

Unearthing the geological history of central Australia - The Science Show, http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/unearthing-the-geological-history-of-central-australia/8775488

29/07/2017

New Antarctic heat maps to improve predictions of sea level rise - The Science Show, http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/new-antarctic-heat-maps-to-improve-predictions-of-sea-level-rise/8753458

22/07/2017

Eruption, explosion and river erosion - Off Track with Ann Jones (ABC Radio National), http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/offtrack/geology-of-south-australia/8716960

22/07/2017

Australia's extreme geological past - ABC Science, http://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2017-07-22/five-places-that-mark-australias-extreme-geological-past/8728928

22/07/2017

Interview with Dr Sophie Calabretto - Women in STEM - The Science Show, http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/the-appeal-of-maths/8731280

13/07/2017

Larsen C iceberg - ABC Mornings with Ali Clarke (Listen from 11:30 mark), http://www.abc.net.au/radio/adelaide/programs/mornings/mornings/8686376

11/07/2017

Nightlife with Philip Clark - Interview (Listen from 1:01:54 mark), http://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/nightlife/nightlife/8679014

10/07/2017

Interview describing the online teaching of Engineering and Environmental Geology (Open Universities Australia), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq-oqt3Q04E

05/07/2017

Science with Dr Karl - ABC Mornings with Ali Clarke (Listen from 1:31:48 mark), http://www.abc.net.au/radio/adelaide/programs/mornings/mornings/8661966

19/06/2017

UniSA geoscientist ‘rocks it’ as a top researcher under 40 - UniSA News, http://w3.unisa.edu.au/unisanews/2017/June/story3.asp

14/06/2017

RN Drive with Chris Bath - Interview (listen in from 16:47 mark), http://www.abc.net.au/radio/sydney/programs/drive/drive/8599398

09/06/2017

ABC Mornings with Ali Clarke - Interview (listen in from 43:55 mark), http://www.abc.net.au/radio/adelaide/programs/mornings/mornings/8587382

08/06/2017

Top 5 Under 40 Award Announcement - ABC Radio National Breakfast, https://radio.abc.net.au/programitem/pgJGOppLp6?play=true

08/06/2017

Meet five young Australian scientists who want to change the world - ABC News, http://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2017-06-08/meet-five-young-australian-scientists-top-5-under-40/8597694

08/06/2017

Rocking it with Tom Raimondo! UniSA geoscientist one of Radio National’s top researchers under 40 - UniSA Media Centre, http://www.unisa.edu.au/Media-Centre/Releases/2017-Media-Releases/Rocking-it-with-Tom-Raimondo-UniSA-geoscientist-one-of-Radio-Nationals-top-researchers-under-40/

15/05/2017

Scientist in the Studio with Sarah Tomlinson - ABC Local Radio, http://www.abc.net.au/northandwest/programs/north_and_west_sa_mornings/

11/05/2015

Rock conservation park (Hallett Cove, SA) - SCOPE (Network Ten), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHx7pBeg59s

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Experience

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy University of Adelaide

  • Bachelor of Science University of Adelaide

  • Bachelor of Arts University of Adelaide

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Research

Research themes

  • Scarce resources

Research focus

  • Geology
  • Earth Sciences
  • Geochemistry
  • Geophysics
  • Environmental Sciences

Highlights

See my Google Scholar citations profile here.

Current research themes:

  • Fluid–rock interaction in the deep crust/shear zones
  • Linking geochemical and microstructural records of fluid flow to large scale geodynamics
  • Intraplate mountain building (orogenesis)
  • Heat flow and crustal heat production (geothermal energy)

Recent research grants:

  • Raimondo, T., Payne, J., Daczko, N. & Adam, J. The Deep Earth Melt Network: a new experimental approach to understanding magma transport and reactive ascent. UniSA New Adventures Fund (2018): $19,791.
  • Tyler, J., Hand, M., Bird, M., Lombi, E., Moffat, I., Moss, P., Clark, C., Davidson, G., Gell, P., Dutch, R., Gillanders, B., Tibby, J., Raimondo, T., Reepmeyer, C. & Fairbairn,... Read more
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Projects

Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.

  • Source to spectrum: Finding deposits beyond the Fe oxide-Cu-Au envelope, ARC - Linkage Project, 09/11/2016 - 08/05/2020

  • Just add water: a recipe for the deformation of continental interiors, ARC - Discovery Projects, 17/06/2016 - 30/06/2019

  • FMGL Rudall-Paterson Exploration Project, Fortescue Metals Group Ltd, 01/06/2016 - 31/12/2018

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Outputs

Research since 2008 is shown below. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus

Open access indicates that an output is open access.

Highlights

Year Output
2017

Raimondo, T, Payne, J, Wade, B, Lanari, P, Clark, C & Hand, M 2017, 'Trace element mapping by LA-ICP-MS: assessing geochemical mobility in garnet', Contributions to mineralogy and petrology, vol. 172, no. 4, pp. 1-22.

Open access 9 7 35
2014

Raimondo, T, Hand, M & Collins, WJ 2014, 'Compressional intracontinental orogens: ancient and modern perspectives', Earth-science reviews, vol. 130, pp. 128-153.

Open access 53 50 8
2013

Raimondo, T, Clark, C, Hand, M, Cliff, J & Anczkiewicz, R 2013, 'A simple mechanism for mid-crustal shear zones to record surface-derived fluid signatures', Geology, vol. 41, no. 6, pp. 711-714.

Open access 10 10 22
2010

Raimondo, T, Collins, AS, Hand, M, Walker-Hallam, A, Smithies, R, Evins, P & Howard, H 2010, 'The anatomy of a deep intracontinental orogen', Tectonics, vol. 29, no. 4, pp. 1-31.

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Journal Articles

Year Output
2018

Hyppolito, T, Cambeses, A, Angiboust, S, Raimondo, T, Garcia-Casco, A & Juliani, C 2018, 'Rehydration of eclogites and garnet-replacement processes during exhumation in the amphibolite facies', Geological society, London, special publications, vol. 47, article no. 478, pp. 1-23.

2018

Payne, J, Raimondo, T, Morrissey, L, Hand, M, Lilly, R, Tomkins, A, Reid, A, Dutch, R, Wade, C, Hamisi, J, Bockmann, M & Janicki, M 2018, 'Source to spectrum: project update', MESA journal, vol. 88, no. 3, pp. 12-14.

Open access
2018

Silva, D, Piazolo, S, Daczko, N, Houseman, G, Raimondo, T & Evans, L 2018, 'Intracontinental orogeny enhanced by far-field extension and local weak crust', Tectonics, online, pp. 1-23.

2018

Varga, J, Kelsey, DE, Dong, Y, Raimondo, T & Hand, M 2018, 'Pressure-temperature-time (P-T-t) evolution of fore-arc and foreland schist in the Qinling Orogenic Belt, China: Implications for Late Paleozoic and Triassic subduction termination', Gondwana research, vol. 61, pp. 20-45.

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2018

Williams, MA, Kelsey, DE, Hand, M, Raimondo, T, Morrissey, LJ, Tucker, NM & Dutch, RA 2018, 'Further evidence for two metamorphical events in the Mawson Continent', Antarctic science, vol. 30, no. 1, pp. 44-65.

Open access 1 2
2017

Payne, J, Raimondo, T, Morrissey, L, Hand, M, Lilly, R, Tomkins, A, Reid, A, Dutch, R & Wade, C 2017, 'Source to Spectrum: a new project investigating the range of mineral deposits in the Gawler Craton', MESA Journal, vol. 83, no. 2, pp. 8-10.

Open access
2017

Raimondo, T, Payne, J, Wade, B, Lanari, P, Clark, C & Hand, M 2017, 'Trace element mapping by LA-ICP-MS: assessing geochemical mobility in garnet', Contributions to mineralogy and petrology, vol. 172, no. 4, pp. 1-22.

Open access 9 7 35
2015

Howlett, D, Raimondo, T & Hand, M 2015, 'Evidence for 1808-1770 Ma bimodal magmatism, sedimentation, high-temperature deformation and metamorphism in the Aileron Province, central Australia', Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, vol. 62, no. 7, pp. 831-852.

Open access 2 2
2014

Morrissey, L, Hand, M, Raimondo, T & Kelsey, D 2014, 'Long-lived high-T, low-P granulite facies metamorphism in the Arunta region, central Australia', Journal of metamorphic geology, vol. 32, no. 1, pp. 25-47.

Open access 31 29
2014

Raimondo, T, Hand, M & Collins, WJ 2014, 'Compressional intracontinental orogens: ancient and modern perspectives', Earth-science reviews, vol. 130, pp. 128-153.

Open access 53 50 8
2013

Aitken, A, Raimondo, T & Capitanio, F 2013, 'The intraplate character of supercontinent tectonics', Gondwana research, vol. 24, no. 3, pp. 807-814.

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2013

Raimondo, T, Clark, C, Hand, M, Cliff, J & Anczkiewicz, R 2013, 'A simple mechanism for mid-crustal shear zones to record surface-derived fluid signatures', Geology, vol. 41, no. 6, pp. 711-714.

Open access 10 10 22
2013

Walsh, A, Raimondo, T, Kelsey, D, Hand, M, Pfitzner, H & Clark, C 2013, 'Duration of high-pressure metamorphism and cooling during the intraplate Petermann Orogeny', Gondwana research, vol. 24, no. 3-4, pp. 969-983.

Open access 16 15
2012

Raimondo, T, Clark, C, Hand, M, Cliff, J & Harris, C 2012, 'High-resolution geochemical record of fluid-rock interaction in a mid-crustal shear zone: a comparative study of major element and oxygen isotope transport in garnet', Journal of metamorphic geology, vol. 30, no. 3, pp. 255-280.

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2011

Raimondo, T, Clark, C, Hand, M & Faure, K 2011, 'Assessing the geochemical and tectonic impacts of fluid-rock interaction in mid-crustal shear zones: A case study from the intracontinental Alice Springs Orogen, central Australia', Journal of metamorphic geology, vol. 29, no. 8, pp. 821-850.

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2010

Raimondo, T, Collins, AS, Hand, M, Walker-Hallam, A, Smithies, R, Evins, P & Howard, H 2010, 'The anatomy of a deep intracontinental orogen', Tectonics, vol. 29, no. 4, pp. 1-31.

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2009

Raimondo, T, Collins, AS, Hand, M, Walker-Hallam, A, Smithies, R, Evins, P & Howard, H 2009, 'Ediacaran intracontinental channel flow', Geology, vol. 37, no. 4, pp. 291-294.

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Other outputs

Putnis, A., Spencer, C. J. & Raimondo, T., 2018. Timescales of geological processes. Geoscience Frontiers, doi:10.1016/j.gsf.2018.10.002.

Silva, D., Piazolo, S., Daczko N.R., Houseman, G., Raimondo, T. & Evans, L., 2018. Intracontinental orogeny enhanced by far-field extension and locally weak crust. Tectonics, doi:10.1029/2018TC005106. Read the full text for free here: https://rdcu.be/bcL9t.

Varga, J., Kelsey, D. E., Dong, Y., Raimondo, T. & Hand, M., 2018. Pressure–temperature–time (P–T–t) evolution of fore-arc and foreland schist in the Qinling Orogenic Belt, China: Implications for Late Paleozoic and Triassic subduction termination. Gondwana Research, 61, 20-45, doi:10.1016/j.gr.2018.04.010. Read the full text for free here: https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1X8be,UYEnN-g9.

Raimondo, T., Payne, J., Wade, B.P., Lanari, P., Clark, C. & Hand, M., 2017. Trace element mapping by LA-ICP-MS: assessing geochemical mobility in garnet. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 172(4): 17, doi:10.1007/s00410-017-1339-z. Read the full text for free here.

Aitken, A. R. A., Raimondo, T. & Capitanio, F. A. (eds.), 2013. Special Issue on Intraplate Tectonics. Gondwana Research, 24(3‒4). Access this publication here.

Howard, H. M., Werner, M., Smithies, R. H., Evins, P. M., Kirkland, C. L., Kelsey, D. E., Hand, M., Collins, A., Pirajno, F., Wingate, M. T. D., Maier, W. D. & Raimondo, T., 2011. The geology of the West Musgrave Province and the Bentley Supergroup ‒ A field guide. Geological Survey of Western Australia, Record 2011/4, 116pp. Access this publication here.

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Current research & highlights

See my Google Scholar citations profile here.

Current research themes:

  • Fluid–rock interaction in the deep crust/shear zones
  • Linking geochemical and microstructural records of fluid flow to large scale geodynamics
  • Intraplate mountain building (orogenesis)
  • Heat flow and crustal heat production (geothermal energy)

Recent research grants:

  • Raimondo, T., Payne, J., Daczko, N. & Adam, J. The Deep Earth Melt Network: a new experimental approach to understanding magma transport and reactive ascent. UniSA New Adventures Fund (2018): $19,791.
  • Tyler, J., Hand, M., Bird, M., Lombi, E., Moffat, I., Moss, P., Clark, C., Davidson, G., Gell, P., Dutch, R., Gillanders, B., Tibby, J., Raimondo, T., Reepmeyer, C. & Fairbairn, A. Mass spectrometry for next generation isotope analysis of silicate minerals. ARC LIEF Project LE180100185 (2018): $464,531.
  • Putnis, A., Raimondo, T. & Daczko, N. Just add water: a recipe for the deformation of continental interiors. ARC Discovery Project DP160103449 (2016-2019): $319,500.
  • Payne, J., Hand, M., Tomkins, A., Raimondo, T., Lilly, R., Reid, A., Dutch, R., Faure, K. & Belperio, T. Source to spectrum: Finding deposits beyond the Fe oxide-Cu-Au envelope. ARC Linkage Project LP160100578 (2016-2019): $600,000.
  • Raimondo, T., Payne, J., Howlett, P., Pudney, P. & Rahman, M. Melting the ice: the impact of sub-glacial heat flow on the stability of the Antarctic ice sheet. UniSA Research Themes Investment Scheme (2016): $29,060.
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External engagement & recognition

Collaborations

Highlights

Selected prizes and awards:

  • Named in the 2017 Top 5 Under 40, an ABC Radio National and UNSW initiative to recognise outstanding early-career researchers under 40 years of age for excellence in science communication. Hear my interview on ABC RN Breakfast here and read the UniSA news release here
  • Recipient of a 2016 Young Tall Poppy Science Award from the Australian Institute of Policy and Science. The award recognises outstanding research performance and excellence in communication and community engagement activities to promote an understanding of science
  • Awarded the 2016 Walter Howchin Medal by the Geological Society of Australia (SA Division). The medal is awarded to a researcher in the early stage of their career (viz. under 35 years), who is distinguished by their significant published research work within the Earth Sciences in South Australia, or from a South Australian base
  • Awarded the D.I. Groves Medal for best paper in the 2015 volume of the Australian Journal of Earth Sciences
  • Recipient of the 2014 UniSA ITEE Early Career Researcher of the Year Award
  • Finalist in the 2014 South Australian Science Excellence Awards in the category of Early Career STEM Educator of the Year – Tertiary Teaching
  • Finalist in the 2012 South Australian Science Excellence Awards in the category of PhD Research Excellence – Life and Environmental Sciences
  • Recipient of a University Doctoral Research Medal and a Special Commendation from the Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Adelaide for outstanding PhD research
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Organisation Country
Australian National University AUSTRALIA
CSIRO Australia (Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation) AUSTRALIA
Curtin University AUSTRALIA
Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy - SA AUSTRALIA
Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Adelaide AUSTRALIA
Geological Survey of South Australia AUSTRALIA
GNS Science NEW ZEALAND
James Cook University AUSTRALIA
Macquarie University AUSTRALIA
Minotaur Exploration Ltd AUSTRALIA
Monash University AUSTRALIA
Northwest University (China) CHINA
Polish Academy of Sciences POLAND
University of Adelaide AUSTRALIA
University of Bern SWITZERLAND
University of Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA
University of Granada SPAIN
University of Leeds UNITED KINGDOM
University of Newcastle AUSTRALIA
University of Sao Paulo BRAZIL
University of South Australia AUSTRALIA
University of Tasmania AUSTRALIA
University of Western Australia AUSTRALIA
University Paris Diderot FRANCE
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Engagement/recognition Year

Vice-chair, Organising Committee

Specialist Group in Tectonics and Structural Geology Biennial Conference, Port Lincoln

2019

General Committee Member

Geological Society of Australia, South Australia Division

2018

Invited Speaker: Extreme events from Australia geological past that you never knew existed

Royal Geography Society of South Australia 2018 Lecture Series

2018

Invited Speaker: Project LIVE: Learning through Immersive Virtual Environments

South Australian Science Teachers Association (SASTA) Annual Conference

2018

Member

Geological Society of America (GSA)

2018

Member

European Geosciences Union (EGU)

2018

Member, and Technical committee representative for UniSA

Australasian Universities Geoscience Educators Network (AUGEN)

2018

Member, Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Petrology (SGGMP) Specialist Group

Geological Society of Australia

2018

Member, Tectonics and Structural Geology (SGTSG) Specialist Group

Geological Society of Australia

2018

Board Member

Centre for Tectonics, Resources and Exploration Management, University of Adelaide

2017

Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning

Department of Education and Training, Australian Government

2017

General Committee Member

Geological Society of Australia, South Australia Division

2017

Invited judging panel member

Golden Grove High School Science Investigation Awards (National Science Week initiative)

2017

Management Committee representative

Australasian Universities Geoscience Educators Network

2017

Member

Geological Society of America (GSA)

2017

Member

European Geosciences Union (EGU)

2017

Member, Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Petrology (SGGMP) Specialist Group

Geological Society of Australia

2017

Member, Tectonics and Structural Geology (SGTSG) Specialist Group

Geological Society of Australia

2017

Top 5 Under 40

Australian Broadcasting Corporation Radio National and University of New South Wales

2017

Workshop leader

National Youth Science Forum, STEM Explorer Program

2017

Workshop leader

ConocoPhillips Science Experience

2017

Board Member

Centre for Tectonics, Resources and Exploration Management, University of Adelaide

2016

ECR representative

Australian Council of Environmental Deans and Directors at Science Meets Parliament, Canberra

2016

General Committee Member

Geological Society of Australia, South Australia Division

2016

Management Committee representative

Australasian Universities Geoscience Educators Network

2016

Organising Committee

Australian Earth Sciences Convention

2016

Partnerships Director, Convention Organising Committee

Australian Earth Sciences Convention, Geological Society of Australia

2016

Walter Howchin Medal

Geological Society of Australia

2016

Young Tall Poppy Award (SA)

Australian Institute of Policy and Science

2016

Board Member

Centre for Tectonics, Resources and Exploration Management, University of Adelaide

2015

D.I. Groves Medal

Australian Journal of Earth Sciences

2015

ECR representative for UniSA

Australian Academy of Science , Canberra

2015

General Committee Member

Geological Society of Australia, South Australia Division

2015

Management Committee representative

Australasian Universities Geoscience Educators Network

2015

Partnerships Director, Organising Committee

Australian Earth Sciences Convention, Geological Society of Australia

2015

UniSA representative

International G200 Youth Forum, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

2015

Finalist, South Australian Science Excellence Awards - Early Career STEM Educator of the Year

Department of State Development, Government of South Australia

2014

General Committee Member

Geological Society of Australia, South Australia Division

2014

Management Committee representative

Australasian Universities Geoscience Educators Network

2014

Management Committee representative

Australasian Universities Geoscience Educators Network

2013

Finalist, South Australian Science Excellence Awards - PhD Research Excellence, Life and Environmental Sciences

Department of State Development, Government of South Australia

2012

Management Committee representative

Australasian Universities Geoscience Educators Network

2012

University Doctoral Research Medal

University of Adelaide

2012

Other

Recent engagement activities:

  • Media appearances and content production for a range of online, radio and TV outlets ­­– media portfolio available here
  • Problem provider, 2018 Wirreanda Secondary School Year 8 Problem-Based Learning Project: Real Problems, Real Innovations
  • Contributor to a national initiative to establish a virtual library of Australia’s geology, freely available online at AusGeol.org
  • Developer of freely available mobile apps to support the GSA geological excursion field guides for Hallett Cove and North Terrace. All project details and free app downloads are available at PedagogyGO
  • Geology field trip leader for Hallett Cove BioBlitz 2015, a community event organised as part of the Discovery Circle involving a team of scientists working with the public to discover and record the life of a park or reserve
  • Creator of freely available high-resolution Gigapans and 360 panoramas from geologically-significant locations throughout South Australia and beyond
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Teaching & student supervision

Teaching strengths

  • Technology-enhanced learning and teaching
  • Immersive virtual environments
  • Field teaching
  • Online student engagement
  • Mobile learning games

Highlights

Teaching awards:

  • Raimondo, T., Weber, D., Payne, J., Bruce, D. & Schebella, M. (Environmental and Geospatial Sciences Program Team). 2017 Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT). Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning. Citation: For transforming field-based teaching of Environmental and Geospatial Science and the attainment of critical field skills through immersive digital visualisations.
  • Raimondo, T., Weber, D., Payne, J., Bruce, D. & Schebella, M. (Environmental and Geospatial Sciences Program Team). 2016 UniSA Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Digital Learning. Citation: For transforming field-based teaching of Environmental and Geospatial Science and the attainment of critical field skills through immersive digital visualisations.

Recent teaching grants:

  • Raimondo, T., Payne, J., Tiddy, C. & Peters, S. Project LIVE-MM: Learning through Immersive Virtual Environments for Minerals and Mining. AusIMM Tomorrow's Professionals Program (2019-2020): $100,000.
  • Daczko, N., Raimondo, T., Payne, J., Milan, L., Saunders, E. & Clarke, G. Image Matrix – A revolutionary new way to learn microscopy. Macquarie University Learning and Teaching Strategic Priority Grants (2018): $80,857.
  • Wardell-Johnson, G., Raimondo, T., Parsons, S., Payne, J., Rawson, C., Robinson, T., Timms, N. Increasing effectiveness in whole‐of‐curriculum field-based work-integrated learning (WIL) of the natural environment for improved employability. Australian Technology Network Strategic Initiative Grants (2017): $30,000.
  • Roetman, P., Raimondo, T. & Kor, M. et al. Creating virtual environments for enhanced student learning and public engagement. UniSA Teaching and Learning Development Grant (2017): $19,878.
  • Kirytopoulos, K., Raimondo, T. & Weber, D. The Dynamic Workplace: Gamification and Immersive Virtual Reality in Project Management. European Commission Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility Grant (2017): $7,500.
  • Payne, J., Raimondo, T., Bruce, D., Yue, W.L., Corcoran, P., Keppel, G. and Anderson, S. Project STADIA (Skill-based Teaching through Airborne Digital Imagery Analysis). UniSA Digital Teaching Equipment and Resources Fund (2015): $38,000.
  • Sandhu, S., Edmonds, R., Sigala, M., Smith, S. and Raimondo, T. A location-based mobile learning framework. UniSA Teaching and Learning Development Grant (2015): $10,000.
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Courses and programs

Courses I teach and/or co-ordinate

  • EART 3012 Engineering and Environmental Geology (2019)
  • ENR 120 Engineering and Environmental Geology (2019)
  • EART 3012 Engineering and Environmental Geology (2018)
  • ENR 120 Engineering and Environmental Geology (2018)

Programs I'm associated with

  • LBMI - Bachelor of Engineering
  • LBSP - Bachelor of Geospatial Science
  • LBVT - Bachelor of Environmental Science
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Research degree supervision

Supervisions from 2010 shown

Thesis title Student status
A geospatial science framework for modelling groundwater potential zones (GPZs) in fractured crystalline rock environments. Current
Heat flow and crustal heat production in Central and Southern Australia Current
Heat-production driven and maintained crustal metamorphism Current
The role of fluid-rock interaction and melt production in intraplate mountain building: The Harts Range, central Australia Current
The stratigraphy and sedimentology of the lower Cambrian Hawker Group, west-central Flinders Ranges, South Australia Completed
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