Welcome to Geoscience@UniSA!
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, my Google Scholar citations profile and my ResearchGate 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.
Research
My research focuses on these major themes:
About me
Welcome to Geoscience@UniSA!
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, my Google Scholar citations profile and my ResearchGate 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.
Research
My research focuses on these major themes:
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.
About me
About me
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 02/02/2020 |
The greatest time machine ever invented - Ockham's Razor LIVE (ABC Radio National), https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/ockhamsrazor/tom-raimondo-geologist-and-time-traveller/11906860 |
| 12/12/2019 |
UniSA News - Antarctic ice sheets could be at greater risk of melting than thought, https://unisa.edu.au/unisanews/2019/december/story7/ |
| 06/12/2019 |
Australia and East Antarctica share geology - The Science Show with Robyn Williams (ABC Radio National), https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/australia-and-east-antarctica-share-geology/11774686 |
| 04/12/2019 |
Inside the volcano: Mt Schank virtual tour - ABC Late Afternoons with Narelle Graham (Listen from 31:55 mark), https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/sa-late-afternoons/late-afternoons/11744098 |
| 02/12/2019 |
Bringing volcanoes alive with drones and virtual reality - ABC Southeast Breakfast with Selina Green (Listen from 2:41:20 mark), https://www.abc.net.au/radio/southeastsa/programs/breakfast/breakfast/11737460 |
| 02/12/2019 |
Antarctic ice sheets could be at greater risk of melting than previously thought - Phys.org, https://phys.org/news/2019-12-antarctic-ice-sheets-greater-previously.html |
| 30/11/2019 |
Virtual experience becomes reality - The Border Watch, https://borderwatch.com.au/virtual-experience-becomes-reality/ |
| 27/11/2019 |
UniSA project brings Mount Schank to the masses via drone footage and virtual reality video - The Advertiser, https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/unisa-project-brings-mount-schank-to-the-masses-via-drone-footage-and-virtual-reality-video/news-story/53a1c6bc5efee5e26f1d1dd6e432d3a1 |
| 28/07/2019 |
Rock star philosopher, and rocks - ABC Radio National (listen from 19:30 mark), https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/rockstar-and-rocks/11342570 |
| 13/03/2019 |
An immersive virtual reality and education program for the minerals industry - MINE Magazine, https://mine.nridigital.com/mine_australia_mar19/project_live-mm_attracting_talent_to_australia_s_minerals_industry |
| 13/03/2019 |
Project LIVE-MM: attracting talent to Australia’s minerals industry - Mining Technology Feature Article, https://www.mining-technology.com/features/project-live-mm-attracting-talent-to-australias-minerals-industry/ |
| 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 |
About me
Doctor of Philosophy University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Science University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Arts University of Adelaide
See my Google Scholar citations profile here and my ResearchGate profile here.
Current research themes:
Recent research grants:
Research
Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.
MinEx CRC - Alex De Vries Van LeeuwenTime, duration & conditions of metamorphism and crustal melting in the curnamona province. , MinEx CRC, 16/09/2019 - 17/04/2022
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 - 31/12/2019
FMGL Rudall-Paterson Exploration Project, Fortescue Metals Group Ltd, 01/06/2016 - 31/12/2018
Research
Research since 2008 is shown below. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
| Year | Output |
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| 2019 |
8
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| 2017 |
Open access
16
12
36
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| 2014 |
Open access
64
61
8
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| 2013 |
Open access
12
11
22
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| 2010 |
58
52
16
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| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2020 |
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| 2020 |
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| 2019 |
2
4
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| 2019 |
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| 2019 |
8
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| 2019 |
1
4
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| 2019 |
Open access
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| 2018 |
Open access
3
8
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| 2018 |
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| 2018 |
1
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| 2018 |
3
2
2
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| 2018 |
Open access
1
2
2
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| 2017 |
Open access
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| 2017 |
Open access
16
12
36
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| 2015 |
Open access
4
3
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| 2014 |
Open access
41
37
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| 2014 |
Open access
64
61
8
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| 2013 |
37
36
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| 2013 |
Open access
12
11
22
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| 2013 |
Open access
17
17
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| 2012 |
26
25
1
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| 2011 |
33
32
6
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| 2010 |
58
52
16
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| 2009 |
30
31
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Recently accepted papers and free fulltext versions available below:
Piazolo, S., Daczko N.R., Da Silva, D. & Raimondo, T., 2020. Melt-present high-strain zones enhance intracontinental orogeny. Geology, in press.
Godet, A., Guilmette, C., Labrousse, L., Smit, M., Davis, D., Raimondo, T., Vanier, M-A., Charette, B. & Lafrance, I., 2020. Contrasting P-T-t paths reveal a metamorphic discontinuity in the New Quebec Orogen: Insights into Paleoproterozoic orogenic processes. Precambrian Research, in press, doi: 10.1016/j.precamres.2020.105675. Read the full text for free here: https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1ahR314fdGq13Z.
Pollett, A., Thiel, S., Bendall, B., Raimondo, T. & Hand, M., 2019. Mapping the Gawler Craton–Musgrave Province interface using integrated heat flow and magnetotellurics. Tectonophysics, 756:43-56, doi:10.1016/j.tecto.2019.02.017. Read the full text for free here: https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1YgOO98wdpi0L.
Langsford, N., Raimondo, T. & Jago, J., 2019. Red crust: evidence for an early Paleozoic oceanic anoxic event. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 1-7, doi:10.1080/08120099.2018.1563827. Read the full text for free here: https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/RmIwnzRMXTuD7pjBNqAv/full?target=10.1080/08120099.2018.1563827.
Prent, A. M., Beinlich, A., Morrissey, L. J., Raimondo, T., Clark, C. & Putnis, A., 2019. Monazite as a monitor for melt-rock interaction during cooling and exhumation. Journal of Metamorphic Geology, doi:10.1111/jmg.12471. Read the full text for free here: rdcu.be/bnpjk.
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.
Research
See my Google Scholar citations profile here and my ResearchGate profile here.
Current research themes:
Recent research grants:
Selected prizes and awards:
External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| Australian National University | AUSTRALIA |
| CSIRO Australia (Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation) | AUSTRALIA |
| Curtin University | AUSTRALIA |
| Department for Energy and Mining | 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 |
| Geological Survey of Western 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 Melbourne | AUSTRALIA |
| 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 |
External engagement & recognition
| Engagement/recognition | Year |
|---|---|
STEM Educator of the year - nominationSA Science Excellence Awards |
2019 |
Vice-chair, Organising CommitteeSpecialist Group in Tectonics and Structural Geology Biennial Conference, Port Lincoln |
2019 |
General Committee MemberGeological Society of Australia, South Australia Division |
2018 |
Invited Speaker: Extreme events from Australia geological past that you never knew existedRoyal Geography Society of South Australia 2018 Lecture Series |
2018 |
Invited Speaker: Project LIVE: Learning through Immersive Virtual EnvironmentsSouth Australian Science Teachers Association (SASTA) Annual Conference |
2018 |
MemberGeological Society of America (GSA) |
2018 |
MemberEuropean Geosciences Union (EGU) |
2018 |
Member, and Technical committee representative for UniSAAustralasian Universities Geoscience Educators Network (AUGEN) |
2018 |
Member, Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Petrology (SGGMP) Specialist GroupGeological Society of Australia |
2018 |
Member, Tectonics and Structural Geology (SGTSG) Specialist GroupGeological Society of Australia |
2018 |
Board MemberCentre for Tectonics, Resources and Exploration Management, University of Adelaide |
2017 |
Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student LearningDepartment of Education and Training, Australian Government |
2017 |
General Committee MemberGeological Society of Australia, South Australia Division |
2017 |
Invited judging panel memberGolden Grove High School Science Investigation Awards (National Science Week initiative) |
2017 |
Management Committee representativeAustralasian Universities Geoscience Educators Network |
2017 |
MemberEuropean Geosciences Union (EGU) |
2017 |
MemberGeological Society of America (GSA) |
2017 |
Member, Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Petrology (SGGMP) Specialist GroupGeological Society of Australia |
2017 |
Member, Tectonics and Structural Geology (SGTSG) Specialist GroupGeological Society of Australia |
2017 |
Top 5 Under 40Australian Broadcasting Corporation Radio National and University of New South Wales |
2017 |
Workshop leaderNational Youth Science Forum, STEM Explorer Program |
2017 |
Workshop leaderConocoPhillips Science Experience |
2017 |
Board MemberCentre for Tectonics, Resources and Exploration Management, University of Adelaide |
2016 |
ECR representativeAustralian Council of Environmental Deans and Directors at Science Meets Parliament, Canberra |
2016 |
General Committee MemberGeological Society of Australia, South Australia Division |
2016 |
Management Committee representativeAustralasian Universities Geoscience Educators Network |
2016 |
Organising CommitteeAustralian Earth Sciences Convention |
2016 |
Partnerships Director, Convention Organising CommitteeAustralian Earth Sciences Convention, Geological Society of Australia |
2016 |
Walter Howchin MedalGeological Society of Australia |
2016 |
Young Tall Poppy Award (SA)Australian Institute of Policy and Science |
2016 |
Board MemberCentre for Tectonics, Resources and Exploration Management, University of Adelaide |
2015 |
D.I. Groves MedalAustralian Journal of Earth Sciences |
2015 |
ECR representative for UniSAAustralian Academy of Science , Canberra |
2015 |
General Committee MemberGeological Society of Australia, South Australia Division |
2015 |
Management Committee representativeAustralasian Universities Geoscience Educators Network |
2015 |
Partnerships Director, Organising CommitteeAustralian Earth Sciences Convention, Geological Society of Australia |
2015 |
UniSA representativeInternational G200 Youth Forum, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany |
2015 |
Finalist, South Australian Science Excellence Awards - Early Career STEM Educator of the YearDepartment of State Development, Government of South Australia |
2014 |
General Committee MemberGeological Society of Australia, South Australia Division |
2014 |
Management Committee representativeAustralasian Universities Geoscience Educators Network |
2014 |
Management Committee representativeAustralasian Universities Geoscience Educators Network |
2013 |
Finalist, South Australian Science Excellence Awards - PhD Research Excellence, Life and Environmental SciencesDepartment of State Development, Government of South Australia |
2012 |
Management Committee representativeAustralasian Universities Geoscience Educators Network |
2012 |
University Doctoral Research MedalUniversity of Adelaide |
2012 |
Recent engagement activities:
Teaching awards:
Recent teaching grants:
Teaching & student supervision
Teaching & student 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-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 |
| Heat flow and crustal heat production in Central and Southern Australia | Completed |
| The stratigraphy and sedimentology of the lower Cambrian Hawker Group, west-central Flinders Ranges, South Australia | Completed |
