I am a graduate student at MIT, in the department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) since september 1996.
I am working in the group of Planetary
Geodynamics, under the direction of professor
Maria Zuber.
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I am.
NEW: I defended my Ph.D. thesis on October 1, 2001. Here is an online version
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quelque pages en Version françaiseMore specifically, I study how these patterns are influenced by the formation of faults, by the localization of deformation on narrow shear zones. I have developed a model that produces regularly-spaced faults in the lithosphere of terrestrial planets and applied to different environements.
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More about localization and tectonics
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Aside from this, I am interested in the internal mechanics of volcanoes. I looked at the Martian edifice Pavonis Mons, and found a concentric dike swarm there. I help on a modeling effort of lava terraces on the flanks of Kilauea (Hawaii).
Concentric dike swarms on the flanks of Pavonis Mons: Implications for the evolution of Martian shield volcanoes and mantle plumes
Once a while, I get mean on a real piece of rock, and squeeze it in a rock mechanics lab instead of simulating it in my computer. Some time ago, I looked at fluid flow through a rock in extension. More recently, I investigated the friction properties of a basaltic rock at high temperature.
Shear-enhanced compaction and permeability reduction: triaxial extension tests on porous sandstone
No, I do not
spend all my time locked in my office in front of my dear computer. I've
got a great little boy, and here are a few
pictures of him!
I actually
managed to hold the job of president of our graduate student association,
EGSAC
Oh, yes, I
love to draw (super-hero comics), to play music (Trombone, piano, guitar),
but hey, who has time for that type of stuff nowadays...
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