Function and Responsibilities:

I investigate the complex interplay between propagating dikes and topography. While topographic gradients influence shallow dike paths through near-field stresses, dikes approaching the surface generate deformation, including aligned eruption vents, subparallel fractures, and graben subsidence - structures that are still not fully understood, especially in complex topographies.

I use satellite data and drone observations to create digital twin models for detailed structural analysis, then apply analogue models to test the role of topography in the observed structures. My Ph.D. research focuses on Iceland, where this interaction can be studied in real time (e.g., Reykjanes) and through exemplary cases related to past eruptions (e.g., Laki), but also on La Palma and elsewhere, allowing for the development of unifying concepts on how graben structures and volcanism interact worldwide.

Career:

PhD student, Thomas Walter and Fabio Bonali as supervisors; Eleonora Rivalta as mentor.

Education:

2013-2019: Geology diploma at University of Buenos Aires. Thesis title: “Geology and structure of an Andean sector located between 36°10’ and 36°42’ S: Tectonic evolution of the northern Neuquen cordillera”.