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Personal profile
Research interests
1. Red Sea tectonics.
2. Structural Geophysics: combining structural geology methodology to interpretation and modelling of the Earth's magnetic and gravity fields.
3. Precambrian Evolution of the Australian continent.
4. Subduction zone geodynamics with an emphasis on subduction congestion.
5. Exploration of REE mineral resources.
6. Mineral system analysis
Community service
Bullits Junior Basketball Coach (2015-2021).
Geological Society of Australia Ambassador (2018).
Geological Society of Australia Governing Councillor (2021-2025).
Geological Society of Australia President (2021-2023).
Co-Chair GSA Specialist Group in Tectonics and Structural Geology (SGTSG) (2025-2026)
Organising Committee Australian Earth Science Convention (AESC) (2025)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research area keywords
- Structural Geology and Tectonics
- Aeromagnetic and Gravity Interpretation and Modelling
- Geological Evolution Australia
- Precambrian Tectonics
- Red Sea Tectonics
- Subduction Geodynamics
- Tectonic Environments of Resources
- Proterozoic
- Tectonics
- Structural Geology
- Potential Fields
- Neotectonics
- Subduction
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Recent external collaboration on country/territory level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots or
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Machine Learning analysis of regional geophysical data to discriminate magmatic suites in the Kennedy Igneous Province
Betts, P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Irving, J. L. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Grose, L. (Associate Investigator (AI))
Australian Society Of Exploration Geophysicists (ASEG)
1/06/25 → 31/05/28
Project: Research
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Three-dimensional Bayesian Modelling of Geological and Geophysical data
Ailleres, L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Jessell, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Grose, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tanaka, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Droniou, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Armit, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kemp, C. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Cruden, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lindsay, M. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Giraud, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Kelka, U. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Laurent, G. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Caumon, G. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Ogarko, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Betts, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Pirot, G. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Rawling, T. J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Bonnardot, M.-A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Murdie, R. E. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Gessner, K. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Dutch, R. A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Wise, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jackson, D. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Spampinato, G. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Bombardieri, D. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Brown, D. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Heaven, R. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Mahoney, L. (Chief Investigator (CI))
ARC - Australian Research Council
20/04/23 → 19/04/26
Project: Research
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PVG: Predicting gold mineralisation: Using geophysics and petrophysical characteristics to map prospective structures under cover
Betts, P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Armit, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Skladzien, P. B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Giles, D. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Yanyi-Akofur, D. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/03/23 → 28/02/26
Project: Research
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The early tectonic evolution of the Curnamona Province
Betts, P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Schaefer, B. (Chief Investigator (CI))
7/06/02 → …
Project: Research
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Northern And Eastern Australia tectonic synthesis
Betts, P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
Project: Research
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Unsupervised machine learning and depth clusters of Euler deconvolution of magnetic data: a new approach to imaging geological structures
Chukwu, C., Betts, P., Moore, D., Munukutla, R., Armit, R., McLean, M. & Grose, L., 2024, In: Exploration Geophysics. 55, 3, p. 223-245 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A geophysically constrained crustal element map of East Antarctica between Enderby Land and Princess Elizabeth Land
Giri, Y., Betts, P. G., Radhakrishna, M., McLean, M. A., Biswal, T. K. & Armit, R. J., 8 Feb 2023, In: Australian Journal of Earth Sciences. 70, 3, p. 303-322 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access6 Citations (Scopus) -
Exposing basement terranes of the North Australian Craton
Kumwenda, J., Betts, P. G. & Armit, R., Feb 2023, In: Earth-Science Reviews. 237, 33 p., 104310.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Influence of Lateral Plume Channel on the Evolution of Rift Arms of the Afar Triple Junction: Constraints From 3-D Gravity Interpretation
Sreenidhi, K. S., Betts, P. G., Radhakrishna, M. & Armit, R., Aug 2023, In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth. 128, 8, 25 p., e2023JB026791.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Lithospheric Structure and Extensional Style of the Red Sea Rift Segments
Sreenidhi, K. S., Radhakrishna, M. & Betts, P. G., 2023, In: Lithosphere. 2023, 1, 15 p., lithosphere_2023_110.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Bruce Hobbs Medal - Geological Society of Australia SGTSG
Betts, P. (Recipient), 2015
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Faculty of Science Deans award for Teaching excellence - Monash University
Betts, P. (Recipient), 2015
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Letter of Commendation for Excellence in Teaching from the Pro-Vice Chancellor - Monash University
Betts, P. (Recipient), 2010
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Letter of Commendation for Excellence in Teaching from the Pro-Vice Chancellor - Monash University
Betts, P. (Recipient), 2012
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Letter of Commendation for Excellence in Teaching from the Pro-Vice Chancellor - Monash University
Betts, P. (Recipient), 2011
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Activities
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Geological Society of Australia Specialist Group in Tectonics and Structural Geology
Armit, R. (Speaker) & Betts, P. G. (Speaker)
7 Nov 2017 → 13 Nov 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Bulletin of the Geological Survey of Canada (Journal)
Betts, P. (Peer reviewer)
2016 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Tectonophysics (Journal)
Betts, P. (Editorial board member)
1 May 2016Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Earth-Science Reviews (Journal)
Betts, P. (Peer reviewer)
2016 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Geoscience Frontiers (Journal)
Betts, P. (Peer reviewer)
2015 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
Press/Media
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Computer Models Solve Geologic Riddle Millions of Years in the Making
24/03/14
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research