Research in the structural geology group in Tübingen covers a wide range of topics, from the formation of folds and boudins, veins and other tectonic structures to, for example, microstructural development in mussel shells or zeolite membranes. Numerical modelling and field studies form the base of the research. The work is strongly process oriented, with numerical modelling an important tool to test and quantify the processes and mechanisms by which structures form. For the modelling, Tübingen is an active member of the Elle numerical modelling consortium.

The formation of veins and their microstructures

Numerical modelling of microstructures

Melt segregation, accumulation, ascent & SOC (Self-Organised Criticality)

Cap de Creus (Spain) and apparent boudinage