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Miss Abigail Plimmer
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PhD Researcher
Research student
Overview
I am a PhD researcher, funded by the NERC GW4+ Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP). My research focuses on the evolution of the Earth's interior, utilising numerical modelling to investigate the interactions between mantle geodynamics and tectonic processes, and how these relationships shift throughout the supercontinent cycle. I am especially interested in how slabs and plumes connect the shallow and deep Earth, driving the dynamics of the mantle circulation system. In my work, I primarily use and develop the 3D mantle convection code TERRA to simulate Earth's long-term evolution, with a focus on the most recent supercontinent cycle.
Publication
2024
- Plimmer, A., Davies, J. H. and Panton, J. 2024. Investigating the effect of lithosphere thickness and viscosity on mantle dynamics throughout the supercontinent cycle. Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems 25(11), article number: e2024GC011688. (10.1029/2024gc011688)
Articles
- Plimmer, A., Davies, J. H. and Panton, J. 2024. Investigating the effect of lithosphere thickness and viscosity on mantle dynamics throughout the supercontinent cycle. Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems 25(11), article number: e2024GC011688. (10.1029/2024gc011688)
Research
Research Interests
- Supercontinent cycles
- Mantle circulation
- Slab dynamics
- Plate tectonics
- LLSVP stability
- Plume origins & evolution
- Lithosphere & mantle coupling
- Earth’s tectonic evolution
- Evolution of planetary interiors
Teaching
Throughout my time at Cardiff University I have facilitated teaching on a range of undergraduate modules. I am committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment which encourages students to become independent learners, and have explored this through my participation in the AdvanceHE-accredited Cardiff University Education Associate Fellow Programme.
- GIS, Maps, and Analytical Skills
- Earth Science Fieldwork
- Structural Geology and Geophysical Investigation
- Geological Fieldwork, Data Analysis, and Professional Skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Teaching and Pastoral Support
- Technical and Logistics Support
- Assessment and Feedback
- Field First Aid
Biography
- PhD - Cardiff University (2021-Present)
- MSc - Structural Geology and Geophyiscs, University of Leeds (2020-21)
- BSc (Hons.) - Geology with Physical Geography, University of Liverpool (2017-20)