My research explores the complex interactions between tectonics, climate, and surface processes across a range of spatial and temporal scales. The overarching goal is to better understand how these forces shape Earth's landscapes in the past and present.
These interactions represent some of the most intriguing and challenging questions in the geosciences. For instance, while it is well known that tectonic processes influence long-term climate evolution by modulating oceanic and atmospheric circulation, distinguishing between tectonic and climatic drivers of erosion and landscape change remains difficult. This is especially true when considering variable tectonic rates and the effects of both long-term climate trends and short-term fluctuations. Discrepancies in erosion rates observed over different time scales suggest that climate variability plays a critical role in shaping erosion efficiency and topographic development.
To address these questions, I integrate multiple approaches, including radiometric dating, low-temperature thermochronology, climate proxies preserved in geological archives, and satellite-based measurements river dynamics. These tools help unravel the relative contributions of tectonic and climatic forcing across different regions and timescales, offering critical insights into the rates and mechanisms of Earth surface processes. I have worked in various mountain ranges, including the Himalaya- Tibet region, European Alps, Dinarides-Hellenides and Balkan belts.
I employ a diverse set of tools that integrate the following techniques
- Field Observations and Geology:
Analyzing geological structures, stratigraphy, and landforms in the field.
- Low-Temperature Thermochronology:
fission track, 40Ar/39Ar dating, and (U-Th)/He dating.
- Digital Elevation Model (DEM) Analysis and Modeling:
Playing with digital elevation models to gain insights into landscape evolution.
Integrating GIS with Python to perform spatial analysis for a comprehensive understanding of the terrain.
- Cosmogenic Isotopes (i.e., 36Cl) in Fluvial Terraces:
I use cosmogenic isotopes to study the history of fluvial terraces and the evolution of fluvial basins through time.
