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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)
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
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):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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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AIM&REF: Australia-India Mining & Renewable Energy Futures: Workforce, Research and Commercialisation
Yellishetty, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Chen, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Pandey, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Garg, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Betts, P. (Chief Investigator (CI))
30/03/26 → 18/12/26
Project: Research
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The S- I- A- Granite Trilogy: Tracing the Evolution of Tethys and Pacific Subduction in Southeast Asia
Md. Ali, M. A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Bin Abdul Rahman, M. N. I. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Adryansyah, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cruden, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Betts, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Hieu, P. T. (Chief Investigator (CI))
15/07/25 → 14/07/27
Project: Research
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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. W. (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 → 19/04/27
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))
1/02/23 → 30/04/27
Project: Research
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A New Approach to Imaging Deep Crustal Structures: Implications for the Crustal Architecture of Southeast Australia's Passive Margin
Chukwu, C., Betts, P., Munukutla, R., Moore, D., Mclean, M. & Armit, R., Apr 2025, In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth. 130, 4, 31 p., e2024JB029974.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Evidence of Paleo-Subduction along the Pranhita-Godavari Basin, India: Constraints from the joint interpretation of aeromagnetic and gravity data
Dubey, S., Sathapathy, S. K., Rao, G. S., Betts, P. G. & Radhakrishna, M., 1 Mar 2025, In: Journal of Asian Earth Sciences. 280, 14 p., 106468.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Lithosphere structure and evolution of the Southern Indian Shield: Constraints from 2-D joint potential field modelling, seismological and geochronological data
Sathapathy, S. K., Radhakrishna, M., Betts, P. G. & Giri, Y., Dec 2025, In: Gondwana Research. 148, p. 255-274 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A global geoscientific skills gap is threatening a sustainable future
Hollis, J. A., Betts, P., Tiddy, C. & Burridge, G., 2024, Geoethics for the Future: Facing Global Challenges. Peppoloni, S. & Di Capua, G. (eds.). Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier - Mosby, p. 339-358 20 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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A Push in the Right Direction: Exploring the Role of Zealandia Collision in Eocene Pacific-Australia Plate Motion Changes
Sandiford, D., Betts, P., Whittaker, J. & Moresi, L., Mar 2024, In: Tectonics. 43, 3, 17 p., e2023TC007958.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Link opens in a new tab Citation (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), 2011
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Letter of Commendation for Excellence in Teaching from the Pro-Vice Chancellor - Monash University
Betts, P. (Recipient), 2014
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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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Tectonophysics (Journal)
Betts, P. (Editorial board member)
1 May 2016Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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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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Earth-Science Reviews (Journal)
Betts, P. (Peer reviewer)
2016 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Marine Geology (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