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My research is related to the tectonic development of mountain belts, foreland basins and fold-and-thrust belts, as well as passive margins. I have also been involved in a series of projects on plate tectonics. My areas of research mainly concern the northern Alpine foreland in Switzerland and France and the Greater Caucasus in Azerbaijan, Georgia and Russia. Plate-tetonic investigations cover the Tethys domain and the North Atlantic. Presently I am working on the orogenic development of the Greater Caucasus and the understanding of the formation of faults and the associated stress field in the Alpine foreland.<\/p>\r\nMore details are can be found on my personal page<\/a>.\r\n\r\nPhone: +41 26 300 89 82 | e-mail: jon.mosar(at)unifr.ch <\/a> | Office: 0.305<\/p>
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<\/i><\/div>Anna Sommaruga<\/div>Lecturer - Senior Researcher<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>Anna Sommaruga<\/div>Lecturer - Senior Researcher<\/div>- <\/ul><\/div>
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- Groupement Suisse de la G\u00e9ologie de l'Ing\u00e9nieur, member of the Committee panel (GSGI)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/p>
My current research project concerns the geology and the structures within the foreland Molasse Basin and the Jura fold and thrust belt. The approach I use is to correlate geological surface data with subsurface data (well logs, seismic profiles, velocity models). In collaboration with PhD and Master Students, we address fundamental geological issues such as the 3D geometry of the structures, the location of strike slip faults and thrusts, the Mesozoic detachment horizons including the role of the Triassic evaporites, the uplift and erosion of Base Tertiary, the location and extent of Permo-Carboniferous basins, as well as topography of the top to basement surface.<\/p>\r\n
This research also provide regional information that help with geothermal future project, new exploration for hydrocarbon, storage of nuclear waste, better understanding of large scale groundwater flux and heat-flow distribution, safety of our main urban and industrial sites, dam lakes and power plants.<\/p>\r\nPhone: +41 26 300 89 39 | e-mail: anna.sommaruga(at)unifr.ch<\/a> | Office: 4.312<\/p>
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<\/i><\/div>Omar Radaideh<\/div>PostDoc<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>Omar Radaideh<\/div>PostDoc<\/div>- <\/ul><\/div>
My scientific research interest is in geomorphological processes, landscape dynamics and regional deformation within active continental transform systems and collision zones. My last PhD research focused on the analysis of paleostress and remote sensing images along the eastern margin of the Dead Sea Transform in Jordan. My recent research focuses on determining the regional kinematics of active deformation within the Swiss and French Jura fold-thrust belt and the tectonic evolution of the area. My research combines multiple data sources to understand the evolution of fault systems and their interactions and influences on landform development. The methods I use include field-based structural measurements and analysis, geomorphological mapping, GIS analysis and modelling, geophysical tools (magnetic, gravity and electric resistivity) among others. My current work attempts to answer questions such as: How do landscape features respond to tectonic and geodynamic forcing, and are there distinct geomorphologic signatures associated with these forces?<\/p>\r\n
Phone: +41 26 300 89 85 | e-mail: omar.radaideh(at)unifr.ch<\/a> | Office: 0.303<\/p><\/p>
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<\/i><\/div>Valentin Rime<\/div>PhD<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>Valentin Rime<\/div>PhD<\/div>- <\/ul><\/div>
My research focuses on the geology of the Danakil depression, in the northern Afar, in Ethiopia. This area is a fascinating example of active continental rifting, characterized by volcanism, neo-tectonic structures and rifting-related sediments, including terrestrial deposits as well as sediments of recent sea incursions like reef carbonates and significant amount of salt.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAn extensive analysis of seismic data, combined with core logging and field mapping will be used to better understand the structure of the basin and provide insights into the dynamic of the opening. As the area constitute a rare example of active rifting featuring important evaporites deposition, the results of this research could be used to better understand the early stages of older similar rift system which have shaped our planet. <\/span>\r\n\r\nPhone: +41 26 300 89 76 | e-mail: valentin.rime(at)unifr.ch<\/a> | Office 3.315<\/p>
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<\/i><\/div>Vera Kalberguenova<\/div>Master Student<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>Vera Kalberguenova<\/div>Master Student<\/div>- <\/ul><\/div>
My master research aims to understand the processes of formation and to study the structure in the Northern part of the Greater Caucasus, especially in its central part. My work will be based on the analysis and comparison of data gathered during field trips and existing literature. This includes also the creation of cross sections of the studied area in the Greater Caucasus. The comparison of the theories of development of the Caucasus by different authors is also leading to some interesting observations. <\/span><\/p>\r\nE-mail: vera.kalberguenova(at)unifr.ch<\/a><\/p>
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<\/i><\/div>J\u00fcrgen von Raumer<\/div>Alumni<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>J\u00fcrgen von Raumer<\/div>Alumni<\/div>- <\/ul><\/div>
Former professor in petrography my work was and still is oriented to tracing of pre-Mesozoic Basement In the Alpine domain and comparing this with the former framework of the Variscan mountain chain in Europe. Work includes mapping and structural analysis, microscopy and petrography of rock-samples, and their petrological and geochemical appreciation.<\/p>\r\n
Collaborative work with many colleagues allowed us to conclude that at present, the pre-Mesozoic Alpine basement can be entirely integrated in the Variscan mountain chain of Europe, representing part of the Gondwana margin since the Late Precambrian.<\/p>\r\n
The main financial support was enabled during many years by the Suisse National Science Foundation.<\/p><\/p>
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<\/i><\/div>Christian Caron<\/div>Alumni<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>Christian Caron<\/div>Alumni<\/div>- <\/ul><\/div>
Former professor in general and regional geology of the Prealpes Klippen Belt, specialist in flysch deposits and flysch related slope instabilities.<\/p>
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<\/i><\/div>Raymond Plancherel<\/div>Alumni<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>Raymond Plancherel<\/div>Alumni<\/div>- <\/ul><\/div>
Former researcher and professor in structural geology, specialist of the Prealpes Klippen belt.<\/p>
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<\/i><\/div>Marino Maggetti<\/div>Alumni<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>Marino Maggetti<\/div>Alumni<\/div>- <\/ul><\/div>
I studied as former professor for mineralogy and petrography with my working group (20 Diploma\/Master Theses & 5 PhD Theses) the evolution of the Austroalpine Silvretta nappe (Cartography, geochemistry, geochronology, geology, petrography, tectonics).\r\n\r\nSince 2004, J.P. H\u00fcrzeler and I map sheet 1198 Silvretta<\/em> of the Swiss Geologic Atlas 1:25\u2019000. We plan to finish the field work in 2017. Actually I am also involved in the mapping of the adjoining sheet 1197 Davos,<\/em> which contains a major portion of the Silvretta nappe, and am responsible for the crystalline part of the Austroalpine units in the concomitant explanation book.\r\n\r\n <\/span><\/p>
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<\/i><\/div>Sandra Borderie<\/div>Post-doctoral researcher<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>Sandra Borderie<\/div>Post-doctoral researcher<\/div>- <\/ul><\/div>
My research focuses on the development of fold-and-thrust belts. During my PhD, I used analogue modeling to discuss 1) the structure and 3D kinematics of fold-and-thrust belts involving one or several d\u00e9collements<\/em>, and 2) the impact of surface processes on deformation partitioning. The aim of my current project is to better constrain the mechanical processes that govern the Jura fold-and-thrust belt and the Swiss Molasse Basin, using a kinematic and mechanical approach.\r\n\r\nStress in the Alpine foreland - a kinematic and mechanical approach (SALAMANDER)<\/p>
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<\/i><\/div>Jean Marc Fasel<\/div>Lecturer<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>Jean Marc Fasel<\/div>Lecturer<\/div>- <\/ul><\/div>
I am working in a private company called Bureau Norbert SA where I act as project manager for Engineering geology (dam and HPP, tunneling, natural hazards). I am also involved as swiss expert for geological risk on the assessment of dams. I further work on groundwater management and protection, groundwater quality, contaminations, reservoir seepage and contaminated sites. At the University of Fribourg I am lecturing on technical geology and slope instabilities.\r\n\r\nI am member in the following professional societies: \r\n
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