Topic:             Exploring Natural Heritage Through A Geological Lens

Time& Date: 15:00-16:30, Apr. 19, 2024 (Friday)

Venue:            DaoYuan 103

Speaker:        Prof. Xuran ZUO [CUHK(SZ)]

Host:              Dr. Zuowei JI [CUHK(SZ)]

Language:    English

Abstract:

Landscape on the Earth, formed and reshaped over millions of years, is a fascinating heritage of nature. While surficial agents, such as weathering and erosion, play a crucial role in its long-term evolution, it is also important to identify the significant contribution of endogenic processes, particularly tectonics, in the creation of diverse and remarkable landforms around the world. In this talk, the speaker will present an overview of the relationship between geological forces and the formation of various landforms by some spectacular examples worldwide.

About the Speaker:

Prof. Zuo Xuran is an Assistant Professor (Teaching) from the General Education Division at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. She received a PhD in Geology and Geophysics from The University of Hong Kong (HKU). Prior to joining CUHK(SZ), she served as an Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Earth Sciences at HKU and a committee member of the Geological Society of Hong Kong. Her research interests include South China geology, tectonic geomorphology, and geodynamic modeling.