Periodic Reporting for period 1 - REVEAL (Peering through the East Antarctic Ice Sheet to reveal geology, crustal architecture and tectonic influences on ice sheet dynamics)
Reporting period: 2015-05-18 to 2017-05-17
The next target was to estimate the basal conditions underneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet, such as basal temperature and melt rates incorporating the new geothermal heat flux results and an advance in ice-sheet velocity models.
Additionally, as a result of advance training on potential field modelling and interpretation, tectonic reconstructions have been carried out during the project.
The REVEAL project had a strong international dimension (e.g. collaborations between UK, Germany, Spain and Russia) and it delivered several high profile publications and dissemination activities. The project also provided training and career development opportunities for YM and also widened her experience into ice-sheet modelling and subglacial environments.
YM has had her first major opportunity to manage a broad geophysical research project, supported by leading experts in the field. Project management and enhanced research were key elements, which will enable YM to supervise doctoral candidates in the future, and also propose major research grant applications and establish her own research group. In addition, YM has supervised three Master Thesis in Geophysics during the project. The Marie Curie Fellowship has provided her with the expertise and the top tier publications, international collaborations, conferences and dissemination experience, which are essential for her to reach higher academic and scientific maturity. This is a fundamental requirement to be competitive for permanent academic positions in either European Universities or research institutions. Many of the skills gained are also transferable to industry.