Youseph Ibrahim

I am a researcher in structural geology, tectonics and geodynamics. My research combines field geology with 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 Earth's landscapes 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 including critical mineral supply and the response of landscapes and ecosystems to environmental change. Collaborations with industry and government connect 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 focus on a range of deformation processes including orogenesis, rifting, inversion and gravity-driven flow.

I am also interested in 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. 

I welcome enquiries from prospective Honours and HDR students interested in structural geology, tectonics, and numerical modelling.