Youseph Ibrahim

 I am a structural geologist and tectonicist that combines field geology with advanced numerical modelling, microstructural analysis, and landscape evolution modelling to investigate the dynamic processes driving lithospheric deformation. The Earth is a complex system, and studying the evolution of the Earths landscapes and continental margins requires complex tools. By combining traditional methods with sophisticated numerical models that leverage the power of modern high-performance computers, we can investigate processes that will help address pressing global challenges such as climate change and resource scarcity. Collaborations across academia, industry, and government support the application of this foundational research to practical challenges.

My research centers on two complementary themes: (1) dynamic crustal deformation and tectonic processes driving critical mineral enrichment, and (2) the interplay between tectonics, landscape evolution, and biodiversity. I focused on a range of deformation processes including orogenesis, rifting, inversion and gravity-driven flow. This work has produced new insights such as how major crustal deformation can occur in the absence of plate tectonics deep within a craton through contractional gravitational collapse (Ibrahim et al., 2024). I also contribute to the development of FAIR research infrastructure, including the community-driven, open-source StraboSpot ecosystem, which enables researchers to collect, store, and share spatially referenced geologic data across scales, both in the field and in the lab.