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Lecturer in Geoscience

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I am a researcher in structural geology, tectonics and geodynamics that combines field geology with numerical modelling, microstructure, 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 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 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. 

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  • Precambrian tectonics
  • Rifting and Orogenesis processes
  • Gravity-driven deformation
  • Interactions between tectonics, atmospheric processes and landscape evolution
  • Tectonic processes driving mineral enrichment

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HONOURS- 2026

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Ibrahim, Youseph; Rey, Patrice F. (2026) 'From wide rifts to orogens: A new perspective for Proteroz. Geology, . [DOI] ...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Tu, Addison; Zahirovic, Sabin; Polanco, Sara; Boone, Samuel C.; Boyd, Matt; Mallard, Claire; Restrep...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Ibrahim, Youseph; Rey, Patrice F.; Whitney, Donna L.; Teyssier, Christian; Roger, Francois; Bosse, V...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Ibrahim, Youseph; Rey, Patrice F. (2023) 'The Role of Isostasy in the Evolution and Architecture of . Lithosphere, 203 . [DOI] ...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Zahirovic, Sabin; Salles, Tristan; Müller, Dietmar; Gurnis, Michael; Cao, Wenchao; Braz, Carmen; Har...
Journal Contribution ResearchOnline@JCU