Geodynamics

Subhajit Ghosh

Subhajit Ghosh is a rock deformation experimentalist with a keen interest in formulating flow laws to understand the rheological behavior of geological materials. He completed his PhD in structural geology and tectonics at the University of Calcutta, with a specific focus on Himalayan deformation. He has experience in working at the Earthquake Research Institute (ERI), and later at Institut des Sciences de la Terre d'Orléans (ISTO). Presently, he is working as a post-doc at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) to explore the strength of the oceanic crust, specifically focusing on plagioclase and pyroxene paleo-piezometers. As a visiting researcher, he is utilizing the traditional Griggs apparatus present at Brown University.

Exploring rheology of Earth’s materials: The marvels of high-temperature high-pressure deformation experiments

Subhajit Ghosh and edited by Giridas Maiti May 1, 2024

[Mylonitization in quartz rich rocks from Himalayan shear zone, from Ghosh et al., 2023]

The Earth, with its towering mountains, shifting tectonic plates, and dynamic geological processes, has always been a subject of fascination and inquiry for scientists. Amidst the vast array of scientific disciplines, one relatively small yet impactful field, known as experimental rock deformation, plays a crucial role in unraveling the mysteries hidden beneath the Earth’s surface. Though th ...[Read More]