Julian Lowman

Julian Lowman is a Tenure-Stream Faculty member in the Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences (UTSC) at the University of Toronto. His research is associated with the Group EAPP - Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Physics. He is affiliated with the Department of Physics at the University of Toronto and can be contacted via email at julian.lowman@utoronto.ca or through his profile page at https://www.physics.utoronto.ca/members/lowman-julian/.

Julian Lowman's research focuses on mantle convection, plate tectonics, and planetary interiors. His work explores the dynamics of mantle convection, including the role of subducted slabs, continental collisions, and the influence of mantle heat sources on tectonic processes. Lowman investigates how mantle convection patterns affect surface tectonics, such as plate reorganizations, plume formation, and supercontinent stability. His studies also examine the thermal evolution of planetary mantles, considering factors like Rayleigh number, internal heating, and the impact of supercontinent insulation. By integrating numerical models with observational data, Lowman contributes to understanding the interplay between deep Earth processes and surface tectonic activity.