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Dr. Wouter Schellart

Research Interests

  • Subduction kinematics and dynamics.
  • Arc - backarc system evolution and dynamics.
  • Mantle convection.
  • Geodynamic modelling (physical and numerical).
  • Physical properties of analogue modelling materials.
  • Tectonic reconstructions.
  • Mountain building and mountain destruction.
  • Geophysical fluid dynamics.
  • Mesoscale structural geology.

Contact Wouter

P: +61 3 9905 1782
F: +61 2 9905 4903
E: Wouter Schellart

QE II Fellow and Monash Fellow

Wouter Schellart

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Research

Current fellowships

  • Queen Elizabeth II Fellowship (QE II) from the Australian Research Council for the duration of five years.
  • Monash Research Fellowship from Monash University for the duration of five years.

Current research projects

  • Relationship between subduction zone geometry, trench kinematics and great subduction earthquakes

    Dr. W.P. Schellart (Principal investigator)
    Funding for 2007-2011: $674,465 (ARC Discovery Project)

  • The role of subduction zone geometry in determining trench and plate velocity and in generating great earthquakes

    Dr. W.P. Schellart (Principal investigator)
    Funding for 2007-2012: $364,893 (Monash Research Fellowship)