Jean-Philippe Avouac featured at the U.S. National Academy of Sciences annual meeting
Jean-Philippe Avouac, Director of the Institut de physique du globe de Paris (IPGP) and Professor at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), was invited to present his research at the 163rd annual meeting of the prestigious U.S. National Academy of Sciences, one of the world’s leading scientific institutions.
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Publication date: 08/05/2026
Events, Research
In his presentation devoted to the collision between India and Eurasia, Jean-Philippe Avouac explores the mechanisms that continue to shape the Himalayas and generate some of the largest earthquakes on Earth. Drawing on advances in plate tectonics, modern geodesy and satellite observations, he highlights how Earth sciences contribute to a better understanding of seismic hazards and to the development of more effective risk prevention strategies.
Founded in 1863 under the presidency of Abraham Lincoln, the National Academy of Sciences brings together some of the most distinguished scientists in the United States and worldwide to advance science and provide independent expertise on major societal challenges. Being invited to speak during its annual meeting represents a major international scientific distinction.
