Research in the SGT group

Recently funded research projects

Earth Science in 3D

ETH Innovedum Advancing Education at ETH funding
PI: Dr. Silvia Volante
Project duration: 01.09.2026 - 31.08.2028

ETH Innovedum project information "Earth Science in 3D"

Building cratons— deciphering the processes of stable continental crust formation in the late-Archean

SNSF project funding
PI: Dr. Silvia Volante
Project duration: 01.09.2026 – 31.08.2030

external page SNSF project information "Building cratons— deciphering the processes of stable continental crust formation in the late-Archean"

Diffusion creep in eclogites: experimental and natural constraints

SNSF project funding
PI: Prof. Dr. Whitney Behr
Project duration: 01.02.2026 – 31.01.2030

external page SNSF project information "Diffusion creep in eclogites: experimental and natural constraints"

Constraining the rheology of pressure solution creep in metasedimentary rocks

SNSF project funding
PI: Dr. Leif Tokle
Project duration: 01.04.2025 – 31.03.2029

external page SNSF project information "Constraining the rheology of pressure solution creep in metasedimentary rocks"

Cryogenian glaciotectonites as a window into subglacial rheology and ice stream dynamics

ETH Research Grant
PI: Prof. Dr. Whitney Behr
Project duration: 01.02.2025 - 01.02.2029

protected page ETH Grants: Cryogenian Glaciotectonites as a window into subglacial rheology and ice stream dynamics

Sediments and Subduction Interface Mechanics: from micro-scale creep to global plate tectonics (S-SIM)

ERC starting grant
PI: Prof. Dr. Whitney Behr
Project duration: 01.11.2020 – 31.10.2025

external page ERC project information "Sediments and Subduction Interface Mechanics: from micro-scale creep to global plate tectonics"