Dr. Ernesto Cristallini
Laboratory director
"Scientific leadership, geological modelling, tectonics and structural geology"
Who we are
What is LaMoGe?
LaMoGe is an academic laboratory devoted to geological modelling, tectonics and geodynamics, articulated across IDEAN, the University of Buenos Aires and CONICET.
Institutional mission
Institutional mission
"LaMoGe develops original research, advanced training and scientific coordination in geological modelling. It connects field observations, physical experimentation and numerical simulation to address complex structural and geodynamic problems under international academic standards."
Team
Team Members
Dr. Daniel Yagupsky
Research staff
"Tectonic-structural modelling and geological prototype evolution"
Dr. Jeremías Likerman
Research staff
"Fracturing, numerical modelling and structural mechanics"
Dr. Felipe Tapia
Research staff
"Structural modelling, teaching and applied tectonic analysis"
Dra. Cecilia Guzmán
Research staff
"Stress fields, tectonics and regional analysis"
Dr. Hernán Barcelona
Research staff
"Thermo-mechanical modelling, geodynamics and numerical simulation"
Dra. Clara Correa Luna
Postdoctoral fellow
"Fracturing in conventional and unconventional reservoirs"
Lic. Fiorella Insaurralde
Doctoral fellow
"Doctoral research in geological modelling and structural analysis"
Juan Cruz Mannarino
Technical support staff
"Technical and operational laboratory support"
Infrastructure
Capabilities and infrastructure
Experimental infrastructure
Analogue modelling experimental platform
Experimental infrastructure for reproducing tectonic geometries and deformational processes through physical models, with visual acquisition and high-resolution geometric analysis.
Data and software
Processing and visualisation environment
Set of tools for geospatial analysis, modelling, scripting and scientific visualisation.
Computational resources
Computing capabilities
Capacity to run simulations, process velocity fields, compare analogue and numerical models and automate structural-analysis workflows.
Institutional network
IDEAN
Host institution
Main institutional node for Andean research, geology and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Universidad de Buenos Aires
Academic affiliation
Academic framework for teaching, undergraduate and graduate training, thesis supervision and research development in geological sciences.
IGEBA
Scientific collaboration
Active link in anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility, palaeomagnetism and structural analysis, with participation of associated researchers and fellows.
University of Oslo
International methodological cooperation
Methodological exchange on magmatic intrusion and volcanic system models, with specialised collaboration in the experimental development of this line.
Laboratory and fieldwork
Augmented reality sandbox
Interactive real-time topography and water flow visualisation over physical models.
Field campaign and survey
Aerial view of the fieldwork team and equipment in high mountain areas.
Geological landscape and structures
Aerial shot of spectacular outcrops showing natural structural complexity.