European Geosciences Union
Division on Earth Magnetism & Rock Physics
President: Sergio Vinciguerra
(Emailemrp@egu.eu)
Deputy President: Fabio Florindo
(Email)
ECS Representative: Carolina Giorgetti
(Emailecs-emrp@egu.eu)
The Earth is a dynamical planet: its interiors’ electro-magnetism and physical properties contribute to this exciting property of our planet. The Earth Magnetism & Rock Physics (EMRP) Division addresses the experimental, theoretical and modelling approaches of fundamental solid-Earth and magneto-hydrodynamic processes that extend from the Earth’s surface to the core. A continuous demand for a better understanding of the magneto-hydrodynamic and physical processes responsible for the Earth’s magnetic field spatial and temporal variability is required. Theoretical and experimental aspects of rock physics, environmental magnetism, magnetic anomalies and plate tectonic reconstructions, magnetic polarity reversals, petrophysical assessment throughout physical, mechanical and magnetic properties, electrical conductivity and transport properties of the Earth’s crust and mantle are some of the key topics of research of our ‘living planet’ to which this division is dedicated.
The division awards the Louis Néel and the Petrus Peregrinus medals for outstanding contributions to geomagnetism, palaeomagnetism and rock physics.
In line with EGU and the other divisions, EMRP is actively trying to engage with early career scientists (ECS). The ECS representative of EMRP division is working with the other divisions ECS representatives to improve visibility of ECS concerns, as well as, help out with any ECS related issues (e.g. first attendance at EGU General Assembly and how to organize sessions).
Check out the ECS section for more information or contact directly the ECS representative of EMRP division.
The 2025 Petrus Peregrinus Medal is awarded to Nils Olsen for leadership in the field of continuous satellite geomagnetometry and analysis that has profoundly advanced our understanding of magnetic processes in Earth’s interior, ocean and space environments.
The 2025 Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award is awarded to Carolina Giorgetti for innovative experiments, meticulous data analysis and the ability to link rock deformation experiments with field structural geology and the physics of earthquakes.
The 2024 Louis Néel Medal is awarded to Patrick Baud for his outstanding accomplishments in the mechanics of porous and crystalline rocks, and his leadership and service to the EGU division of Earth Magnetism and Rock Physics.
The 2024 Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award is awarded to Sarah Incel for her outstanding research in the field of mineral and rock physics, and her novel understanding of the interplay between mineral phase transformations and the generation of deep earthquakes.
The 2024 Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award is awarded to Sofia Michail Laboratory Insight into the Evolution of the Seismic Potential of an Asperity due to Wear
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