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PhD Candidate, Computational Geodynamics
AuScope Research Assistant (Underworld E-Research Officer)
School of Geosciences / School of Mathematical Sciences
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Current Research Experience & Relevant Activities
PhD Candidate, School of Geosciences, Monash University, Mar 2006 - Present
AuScope Research Assistant (UnderWorld E-Research Officer), School of Geosciences / School of Mathematical Sciences, Dec 2007 - Present
- Testing & integration of grid submission client with UnderWorld geodynamics software
- UnderWorld geodynamics software community website maintenance & development.
Committee Member, Geological Society of Australia
Specialist Group on Solid-Earth Geophysics (SG^2), July 2008 - Present
Past Research Experience & Relevant Activities
Casual Academic Research Assistant, School of Mathematical Sciences (Monash Cluster Computing), Nov 2005 - Dec 2007
- Writing and updating user documentation for UnderWorld geodynamics software.
Demonstrator, School of Geosciences, Monash University, Second Semester 2006
Member of VUEESC Organising Committee, 2006
- 20th Victorian Universities Earth and Environmental Sciences Conference (VUEESC), 26 October 2006, Monash University.
Bachelor of Science (Honours), School of Geosciences, Monash University, 2005.
- Thesis Title: Influence of the Ogasawara Plateau on the Izu-Bonin-Mariana subduction zone
- Supervisors: Louis Moresi and Peter Betts
Six-week Vacation Scholarship,
School of Geosciences, Monash University, Dec 2004 / Jan 2005
- Worked with Dave Stegman and Louis Moresi.
Academic Awards
- Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS), to undertake a PhD in the School of Geosciences at Monash University from 1 March 2006.
- Six-week Vacation Scholarship, School of Geosciences, Monash University, Dec 2004 / Jan 2005
Conference Oral Presentations (with abstract)
Mason, W. G., Moresi, L. and Betts, P. G. 2008. Thermochemical controls on the subduction of oceanic plateaus.
In: Geological Society of Australia and the Australian Institute of Geoscientists
Australian Earth Sciences Convention (AESC) 2008, New Generation Advances in Geoscience. Abstracts No. 89 of the 19th Australian Geological Convention.
Mason, W. G., Moresi, L. and Betts, P. G. 2006. Bathymetric Highs at Subduction Zones.
In: Bear, A. N. et al. (eds)
20th Victorian Universities Earth and Environmental Sciences Conference. Geological Society of Australia Abstracts Number 83.
Miller, M. S., Mason, W. G., Moresi, L., Stegman, D. and Betts, P. G. 2006. Effects of a buoyant aseismic ridge on an inter-oceanic subducted slab: case study of the Izu-Bonin-Mariana subduction zone.
In: Denham, D. (ed)
Australian Earth Sciences Convention 2006 (GSA 18th Australian Geological Convention & ASEG 18th International Geophysical Conference and Exhibition). Geological Society of Australia Conference Abstract Series.
Mason, W. G., Stegman, D., Moresi, L. and Betts, P. G. 2005. A 3D Dynamic Model of the Izu-Bonin-Mariana Subduction Zone.
In: Corvino, A. F. and Ely, K. S. (eds)
19th Victorian Universities Earth and Environmental Sciences Conference. Geological Society of Australia Abstracts Number 80, 42.
Presentations made by coauthors:
Moresi, L., Lenardic. A., Mühlhaus, H. and Mason, W. 2007. The coupled modeling of mantle convection and continental tectonics. Eos Trans. AGU, 88(23), Jt. Assem. Suppl., Abstract U41A-06.
Other Oral Presentations
Mason, W. G., Miller, M. S., Moresi, L., Stegman, D. and Betts, P. G., Effects of a buoyant aseismic ridge on an inter-oceanic subducted slab: case study of the Izu-Bonin-Mariana subduction zone. General Meeting, Geol. Soc. Aust. (Vic. Div.), University of Melbourne, Nov. 23, 2006.
Poster Presentations (with abstract)
Mason, W.G., Moresi, L. and Betts, P. G., Modelling the thermochemical properties of subduction. CSIRO Complex Systems Science Symposium "Patterns in our Planet: Defining new concepts for the application of multiscale non-equilibrium thermodynamics to earth system science", Whalers Inn Resort, Victor Harbor, SA, Australia, 12 - 16 May 2008.
Mason, W.G., Moresi, L., Betts, P. G. and Miller, M. S., Influence of the Ogasawara Plateau on the Izu-Bonin-Mariana subduction zone: interpretations from numerical modelling. NSF-MARGINS and IFREE Workshop "Subduction Factory Studies in the Izu-Bonin-Mariana Arc System: Results and Future Plans", Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, Honolulu, Hawaii, Nov. 7-10, 2007.
Planned Future Conference Attendance
- eResearch Australasia 2008, 29 September - 1 October 2008, Sebel & Citigate Hotel, Albert Park, VIC, Australia (poster presentation).
Past Conference and Workshop Attendance
- Australian Earth Sciences Convention 2008 "New Generation Advances in Geoscience", 20 - 24 July 2008, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Perth, WA, Australia.
- Complex Systems Science Symposium "Patterns in our Planet: Defining new concepts for the application of multiscale non-equilibrium thermodynamics to earth system science", 12 - 16 May 2008, Whalers Inn Resort, Victor Harbor, SA, Australia.
- NSF-MARGINS and IFREE Workshop "Subduction Factory Studies in the Izu-Bonin-Mariana Arc System: Results and Future Plans", 7 - 10 November 2007, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resport and Spa, Honolulu, Hawaii.
- 21st Victorian Universities Earth and Environmental Sciences Conference (VUEESC),
25 September 2007, LaTrobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia.
- APAC Grid Geosciences Project Roadshow 2007, 31 May - 1 June 2007, Victorian Partnership of Advanced Computing (VPAC).
- MGIG2: Granite Melts, Sulfides and Metals - Monash University and Australian Crustal Research Centre Symposium, 9 November 2006, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia.
- 20th Victorian Universities Earth and Environmental Sciences Conference (VUEESC), 26 October 2006, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia.
- 16th Annual V.M. Goldschmidt Conference, 27 August - 1 September 2006, Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
- Australian Earth Sciences Convention (AESC) (GSA 18th Australian Geological Convention & ASEG 18th International Geophysical Conference and Exhibition), 2 - 6 July 2006, Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
- 19th Victorian Universities Earth and Environmental Sciences Conference (VUEESC), 19 September 2005, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
Research Interests
Geodynamics, geophysics, and computer modelling of the earth and its processes.
Professional Affiliations
- Geological Society of Australia (Student Member), including the following specialist groups:
- Solid Earth Geophysics (SG^2): Committee Member, July 2008 - Present
- Tectonics & Structural Geology
- American Geophysical Union (Student Member)
Computer skills
- MapInfo, ArcInfo, Oasis Montaj, GMSys, ERMapper, GoCad, The Generic Mapping Tools (GMT)
- UnderWorld
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Publisher; Endnote
Contact Details
Wendy Mason
PhD Candidate, Computational Geodynamics
School of Geosciences
Tel: (+61 3 or 03) 9905 9923
Fax: (+61 3 or 03) 9905 4903
Email: Wendy.Mason (at) sci.monash.edu.au
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Office:
Room 334, Building 28
Monash University
Wellington Road
Clayton VIC 3168
Australia
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Postal Address:
Building 28
Monash University VIC 3800
Australia
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School of Geosciences Webpage: http://www.geosci.monash.edu.au/postgrad/directory/mason/index.html
-- Main.WendyMason - 12 Aug 2008
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