Current Ph.D students:
[04] Nuno Rodrigues. “3D numerical geodynamic modelling of continental collision” Co-supervised with Nicolas Riel (Bergen University, Norway) and Jaime Almeida (IDL, UBI). Started in September 2023.
[03] Afonso Gomes. “Geodynamic Modelling of Obduction: a new contribution towards a fully buoyancy-driven plate tectonics theory”. Co-supervised with Nicolas Riel (Bergen University, Norway) and J.C. Duarte (University of Lisbon). Started in September 2019.
Former Ph.D students:
[02] Jaime Almeida.“Geodynamic modelling of subduction zones: Subduction zone initiation by polarity reversal and main dynamic controls on the stability of single-sided subduction”. Co-supervised by N. Riel (Univ. JGU, Mainz, Germany), started in March 2017, ended in February 2022.
[01] João Daniel Casal Duarte. “Tectonics of the Gulf of Cadiz: the role of the Gibraltar arc in the reactivation of the SW Iberia margin”. University of Lisbon. Co-supervised by P. Terrinha (IPMA). Started in 2008, ended in 2012.
Current MSc students:
[12] David Castro. “Numerical modelling of structural patterns resulting from one progressive non-coaxial deformation phase or from multiple deformation phase superposition (Perais key outcrops, meridional Central Iberian Zone)”. Started in 2023. Co-supervised by Ícaro Silva (IDL, DG-FCUL) and Jaime Almeida (IDL, UBI).
[11] Inês Silva. “Progressive non-coaxial deformation vs. superposition of different deformation phases: detail structural mapping of a key area in Perais (Central Iberian Zone)”/”Deformação progressiva não coaxial vs. sobreposição de diferentes fases de deformação: levantamento geológico-estrutural de pormenor na área-chave de Perais (bordo meridional da ZCI”). Started in 2023. Co-supervised by Ícaro Silva (IDL-FCUL).
Former MSc students:
[10] Diogo Neves. “Numerical modelling of boudinage in non-coaxial deformation regimes: implications for the interpretation of natural structures”. Started in 2022, ended in 2024 . Co-supervised by João Duarte (IDL, DG-FCUL).
[09] Francisco Pereira. “Numerical modelling of sheath folds under non-coaxial and coaxial deformation regimes: implications for the interpretation of natural structures as shear-sense kinematic indicators”. Started in 2022, ended in 2024. Co-supervised by João Duarte (IDL, DG-FCUL).
[08] Nuno Rodrigues. “Modelling of intra-oceanic rifting and implications for the Terceira Rift in the Azores”.Started in 2022, ended in 2023. Co-supervised by João Duarte (IDL, DG-FCUL).
[07] Francisco Bolrão. “Numerical modeling of subduction zones: thermo-mechanical stabilization as a function of overriding plate rheology and thickness”. Started in 2019, ended in 2022. Co-supervised by João Duarte (IDL, DG-FCUL).
[06] Afonso Gomes. “Analogue modelling of strike-slip fault propagation across crustal (interbedded) low viscosity anomalies”. Started in March 2018, ended in February 2019.
[05] Jaime Almeida. “Kinematic Evolution of a Transcurrent Fault Propagating Through Consecutive Volcanic Cones: a Case of Rheology and Separation” Main supervisor: Hemin Koyi (Univ. Uppsala, Sweden), co-supervised by F.M. Rosas (IDL, Univ. Lisboa, GeoFCUL). Started in 2015, ended in 2016.
[05] Cristiana Pereira da Cunha. “The interaction between macrofauna and mud volcanoes”. Universidade de Lisboa. Co-supervised by P. Terrinha (IPMA) and M. Cunha (Univ. Aveiro). Started in 2013, ended in 2016.
[04] Ruth Keppler. “Analogue modelling of continental rifts: The influence of viscous channel thickness on the development of overlying brittle deformation patterns”. Bonn University, Germany. Co-supervised by Thorsten Nagel (Univ. Bonn, Germany). Started in 2009, ended in 2011.
[03] Ana Rita da Graça Barbosa Branco Fernandes. “Structural control and tectonic evolution of salt diapirs in the Lusitanian Basin”/”Controlo estrutural e evolução tectónica de diápiros salíferos na Bacia Lusitânica”. University of Lisbon. Co-supervised by Pedro Terrinha (IPMA). Started in 2007, ended in 2009.
[02] João Daniel Casal Duarte. “Crescent shape kilometric morpho-structures in the Gulf of Cadiz seafloor “/”Morfoestruturas Quilométricas em Forma de Crescente nas Águas Profundas do Golfo de Cádis”. University of Évora. Co-supervised by Pedro Terrinha. Started in 2005, ended in 2007.
[01] Silvina Maria Marques Rosa Nunes Pimentel. Applications of graphic and analogue modelling to Geology Teaching, using the Arrábida Mountain Chain case-study”/”Aplicação da Modelação Analógica e Gráfica ao Ensino da Geologia, utilizando o Caso da Formação da Cadeia da Arrábida”. University of Lisbon. Co-supervised by J. C. Kullberg (Univ. Nova de Lisboa). Started in 2004, ended in 2006.