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Agathe Lise-Pronovost

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McKenzie Research Fellow in Earth Sciences, The University of Melbourne

I am a paleomagnetist working in the fields of Geochronology, Quaternary climates, and Archaeological Sciences. I am currently a McKenzie Fellow in the School of Earth Sciences at the University of Melbourne. Prior to this I was a Research Fellow in Archaeomagnetism at La Trobe University and I hold a PhD in Oceanography from the University of Quebec (Canada).

I am interested in the behavior of the Earth magnetic field through time to develop paleomagnetic dating. My recent work focuses on the Southern Hemisphere and the Australasia region using a range of archives (marine and lake sediments, archaeological and historical artefacts, speleothems, and volcanic rocks). I am also passionate about promoting magnetism for paleoclimate and archaeology. I use the magnetic properties of geological archives and artefacts as a versatile tool for multi-disciplinary investigations of past climates, ancient technologies, site occupation, and sourcing.

Experience

  • 2018–present
    McKenzie Research Fellow in Earth Sciences, University of Melbourne
  • 2014–2017
    Research Fellow, La Trobe University

Education

  • 2014 
    University of Quebec in Rimouski, Canada, PhD Oceanography

Grants and Contracts

  • 2021
    Indigenous Engineering: interpreting engineering foundations of Budj Bim ARC-SR200200227
    Role:
    co-CI
    Funding Source:
    Australian Research Council
  • 2020
    Australasia vantage point on the South Atlantic Magnetic Anomaly
    Role:
    Primary CI
    Funding Source:
    The University of Melbourne
  • 2018
    Ocean currents and continental aridity in northwest Australia
    Role:
    Primary CI
    Funding Source:
    The University of Melbourne
  • 2017
    How do the Southern Westerly Winds respond to rapid climate change? ARC-IN170100062
    Role:
    co-CI
    Funding Source:
    Australian Research Council