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GD Geodynamics Division on Geodynamics

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Division on Geodynamics
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Division on Geodynamics

President: Laetitia Le Pourhiet (Emailgd@egu.eu)
Deputy President: Jeroen van Hunen (Email)
ECS Representative: Garima Shukla (Emailecs-gd@egu.eu)

Studies related to the Geodynamics Division include all aspects of geodynamic processes in the lithosphere, mantle, and core. They encompass different approaches, including observations, imaging, theory, modelling (numerical simulations and laboratory experiments), and interpretation. Examples include the dynamics of subduction, mid-ocean-ridge processes, vertical and horizontal plate movements driving mountain building and basin formation, lithosphere dynamics, mantle convection, and core dynamics.

Latest posts from the GD blog

Shaping the Future of EGU Geodynamics: A Conversation with the Incoming President

Every leadership transition marks the beginning of a new chapter, bringing fresh perspectives, new priorities and opportunities for growth. This year, the EGU Geodynamics Division warmly welcomes Professor Laetitia Le Pourhiet as its new president. A renowned researcher at the Institut Universitaire de France and Sorbonne Université, Prof. Le Pourhiet steps into the role with a clear vision for the future. As she begins her term, it’s a fitting moment to reflect on where the division is headed. How will …


The Sassy Scientist – Good day to fight the system academic edition

I’m still recovering from the Glastonbury festival of geosciences. What was the question again? Unrealistic expectations… Ah, wait. Found it. So Amina asks: Why is there an implicit expectation for postdoc mobility? Dear Amina, Why did you have to choose this question? My short answer is, it’s like you are stuck in quicksand. But I know you’re going to ask me WHYYY and expect a real answer. Fine. I get it. First of all, good job. I see someone used …


Unpacking Energy Resilience: The Role of Holistic Frameworks in Facing Extreme Weather Events and Future Challenges

Have you ever wondered what energy resilience means and how we can prepare for the future while facing extreme weather events? In this week’s blog, PhD Student Spilios Iliopoulos from the Division of Environmental Technology and Management at Linköping University, shares his thoughts about energy resilience and the important role of having in place holistic frameworks, whilst facing extreme weather events and other challenges in the future. While writing this short article, the memories (and trauma) from the second winter …


Balancing pregnancy, family, and a scientific career: a look at the challenges faced by women in STEAM

In this week’s blog post, Dr. Katherine Villavicencio (University of Pisa) explores how women in STEAM navigate pregnancy and family life while advancing in their careers and examines the support (or lack thereof) provided by academic and research institutions. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) careers are undoubtedly demanding. For women in these fields, juggling the rigorous requirements of academia and research becomes even more complex when layered with pregnancy and caregiving responsibilities. While reseach can be exhilarating, it …

Recent awardees

Neil M. Ribe

Neil M. Ribe

  • 2025
  • Augustus Love Medal

The 2025 Augustus Love Medal is awarded to Neil M. Ribe for outstanding and fundamental contributions to a wide range of geodynamical problems using rigorous mathematical approaches.


Iris van Zelst

Iris van Zelst

  • 2025
  • Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award

The 2025 Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award is awarded to Iris van Zelst for a profound impact on the geodynamics community through outstanding scientific contributions, inspiring leadership, enthusiastic outreach, and fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.


Taras Gerya

Taras Gerya

  • 2024
  • Augustus Love Medal

The 2024 Augustus Love Medal is awarded to Taras Gerya for his novel approach in using computational geodynamics to address outstanding tectonic and geodynamic questions in a way that reaches out to petrologists, geochemists, and structural geologists.


Anne Glerum

Anne Glerum

  • 2024
  • Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award

The 2024 Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award is awarded to Anne Glerum for her contributions in geodynamics, including providing new insight in the East African rift system, methodological advancement of geodynamic modelling techniques, and outstanding community service.


Jorge Sanhueza

Jorge Sanhueza

  • 2024
  • Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award

The 2024 Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award is awarded to Jorge Sanhueza Slab window geodynamics: towards an integrated understanding of upper mantle dynamics and observations

Current issue of the EGU newsletter

Following the General Assembly at the end of April we have combined the April and May issues to bring you all the current EGU news and events from new funding calls for Public Engagement Grants, Distinguished Lectures and Science Journalism Fellowship, to the imminent close of the nominations for 2026's Awards and Medals on the 15 June!

Learn about EGU's new science for policy Climate Hazard and Risk Task Force, prepare for your media close-up with our science-media toolkit, join a webinar celebrating 20 years of EGU journal 'Climate of the Past' on tipping points, and much more in this month's Loupe!