Specialist Group - Planetary Geoscience and Geodynamics, SGPGG

The scientific focus of the Specialist Group in Planetary Geoscience and Geodynamics (SGPGG) is on the origin and evolution of planets and planetary systems, including our own.

Goals

  • Provide a national research focus on the origin and evolution of the planets and solar system, and the Earth in this context.
  • Support Australian research on the origin of the solar system and the development of planetary atmospheres and climatic systems.
  • Support Australian research on planetary surface processes, interiors and their interactions.
  • Advance national strategic goals for research and education in geosciences relevant to planetary studies.
  • Encourage development of national and international linkages with other societies and organisations that benefit Australian geoscience.
  • Promote Australian planetary geoscience to the global community.

Recent Activity

Australian Planetary Science Meeting 2024


Committee
CHAIR: Fabio A. Capitanio, Monash University, Victoria, Chair
SECRETARY: Andy Tomkins, Monash University, Victoria,
TREASURER: Eleanor K. Sansom, Curtin University
TREASURER:Lucy McGee, University of Adelaide

MEMBERS:
Craig O‘Neill, Queensland University of Technology
Martin van Kranendonk, University of New South Wales
Janaina Avila, University of Queensland

NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Jon Clarke, Mars Society Australia