Geodynamics

Laetitia Le Pourhiet

Laetitia Le Pourhiet is professor at the Institut Universitaire de France and Sorbonne Université. Her main research interests are the rheology of the crust and lithospheric mantle and their relationship to plate tectonics at different time- and length-scales. She is president of the EGU Geodynamics Division.

Help us shape the GD programme for EGU General Assembly 2027

Laetitia Le Pourhiet and edited by Constanza Rodriguez Piceda July 1, 2026

Credit: Anna Kotova (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

The Geodynamics programme of the General Assembly starts with your ideas. With the call for session proposals for the 2027 EGU General Assembly approaching, the Geodynamics Division President Laetitia Le Pourhiet shares her thoughts on what makes a successful session proposal, and how to help shape next year’s scientific programme. Dear GD community, It is already time to start thinking abo ...[Read More]

Shaping the Future of EGU Geodynamics: A Conversation with the Incoming President

Garima Shukla and Laetitia Le Pourhiet June 4, 2025

traced and modified by Garima

Every leadership transition marks the beginning of a new chapter, bringing fresh perspectives, new priorities and opportunities for growth. This year, the EGU Geodynamics Division warmly welcomes Professor Laetitia Le Pourhiet as its new president. A renowned researcher at the Institut Universitaire de France and Sorbonne Université, Prof. Le Pourhiet steps into the role with a clear vision for th ...[Read More]