Dr. Elenora van Rijsingen (she/her)
I am currently a Marie Curie postdoctoral fellow at Utrecht University, the Netherlands. My research mainly focuses on seismotectonics, where I combine natural data analysis, geodesy and analogue- and numerical modelling to gain a better understanding of the parameters that control seismogenic behaviour along plate boundaries. I have a strong interest in science communication, as well as contributing to more diverse and inclusive scientific communities.
News
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April 2021: Do you want to learn more about vertical tectonic motions in the Lesser Antilles across timescales and if and how they could be related to the earthquake cycle? Have a look at my #vEGU21 display!
Research
Research projects
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previous research projects.
Publications
A list of peer-reviewed articles, submitted preprints, book chapters and data publications.
Conferences
My main contributions to international conferences in Earth and Planetary Sciences.
Experience
Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellow
2021 - present
Utrecht University, department of Earth Sciences, Tectonics group
SEGMENT: Studying the Effect of Geometrical Features on Megathrust Earthquakes using Natural Observations and Seismotectonic Numerical Models
Advisor: Y. van Dinther
Postdoctoral Researcher in geophysics
2019 - 2021
École Normale Supérieure Paris - Laboratoire de Géologie
Seismotectonics in the Lesser Antilles
- Performing a Bayesian inversion to provide a better estimate of the interseismic coupling along the subduction interface.
- Comparing short- and long-term vertical tectonic motions and their relationship to the seismic cycle and margin geodynamics.
- Analyzing GPS time series to assess the spatial and temporal distribution of transient deformation signals (e.g., slow slip) in the region.
Advisors: E. Calais and R. Jolivet
Joint PhD - Marie Curie ITN fellow (CREEP)
2015 - 2018
Università Roma Tre - Laboratory of Experimental Tectonics (LET)
Université de Montpellier - Géosciences Montpellier (GM)
Subduction Interface Roughness and Megathrust Earthquakes: Insights from natural data and analogue models
- Global quantitative comparison between incoming seafloor roughness and large megathrust earthquakes (GM)
- Seismotectonic analogue models with a 3D-printed subduction interface to study the role of roughness on seismicity and interseismic coupling (LET)
Supervisors: F. Funiciello, S. Lallemand, F. Corbi and M. Peyret.
MSc. Earth, Structure and Dynamics
2013 - 2015
Utrecht University - Paleomagnetic Laboratory Fort Hoofddijk
MSc Thesis: Mesozoic evolution of the Dinaric-Hellenic belt: a plate-kinematic reconstruction using Jurassic ophiolites, Greece
Supervisors: M. Maffione and D. van Hinsbergen
MSc Internship: Geothermal potential in the Lower Carboniferous Limestone group in the Netherlands
Supervisor: N. Heijnen
BSc. Earth Sciences
2010 - 2013
Utrecht University - Paleomagnetic Laboratory Fort Hoofddijk
BSc Thesis: On the presence of high absolute paleointensities at Gran Canaria, 1000 B.C.
Supervisor: L. de Groot
Outreach and Organization
Science Communication
I enjoy translating relatively complex scientific results in a way that makes them accessible to a broad scientific audience, for teaching purposes, or to the general public.
Organization and Management
Organizing and managing projects comes naturally to me. I can easily oversee situations, think ahead and make the necessary adjustments to meet a certain goal.
Community Building
By organizing community building activities, such as short courses, debates and blog series, I hope to contribute to more diverse and inclusive scientific communities.
Grants and Awards
12/2017
Outstanding Student Presentation Award American Geophysical Union (AGU)
07/2018
Special Award of the Honorary Committee for a science outreach video in the 'On the Rocks' video contest (Geological Society of Italy)
01/2019
Early Career Scientist's Roland Schlich Travel Grant
European Geoscience Union (EGU)
02/2021
Marie Skłodowska Curie Individual Fellowship (Horizon 2020 - European Commission)
