Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jose Madeira, University of Libson, Portugal
Dr. José Eduardo de Oliveira Madeira is an Associate Professor at the Geology Department, Instituto Dom Luiz, Faculdade de Ciências, University of Lisbon. With over four decades of academic and research experience, he specializes in neotectonics, paleoseismology, seismotectonics, volcanology, geomorphology, geological mapping, and geological hazards. His extensive fieldwork spans the Atlantic Islands, Portugal, Morocco, and Brazil. He has supervised multiple MSc and PhD theses and co-authored geological and neotectonic maps of Azores, Madeira, Cabo Verde, and São Tomé e Príncipe. Dr. Madeira has published over 75 peer-reviewed articles and 10 books, contributing significantly to geological sciences.
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Summary:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. José Madeira is a distinguished researcher whose contributions to geosciences, particularly in volcanology, tectonics, and geological hazards, are well-recognized. His high-impact publications, extensive research collaborations, and significant field contributions make him an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His research has not only advanced scientific knowledge but also played a crucial role in geological hazard assessments and policy-related applications.
🎓 Education
José Eduardo de Oliveira Madeiral is an Associate Professor at the Geology Department, Instituto Dom Luiz, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa. He has been actively involved in geological education and research since 1983.
💼Experience
With over four decades of experience, he has taught various subjects, including Physical Geology, Field Geology, Geological Mapping, Palaeontology, Structural Geology, Geodynamics, Geomorphology, Geologic Hazards, and Physical Volcanology. He has supervised five MSc and six PhD theses, contributing significantly to the academic development of students. His extensive fieldwork has been conducted across the Atlantic Islands, including the Azores, Madeira, Cape Verde, the Canaries, and São Tomé and Príncipe archipelagos, as well as in Portugal mainland, Morocco, and Brazil.
🔬Research Focus
His research encompasses Neotectonics, Paleoseismology, Seismotectonics, Volcanology, Volcanostratigraphy, Geomorphology, Geological Mapping, and Geological Hazards. His significant contributions include studies on megatsunami events, stratigraphy of marine sedimentary units in multiple archipelagos, and consultancy for seismic hazard assessments. His work has had a profound impact on understanding geological hazards and risk mitigation in vulnerable regions.
Awards
With an impressive citation index, he holds an h-index of 28 on ISI and Publons, 31 on Scopus, 37 on ResearchGate, and 38 on Google Scholar. He has co-authored geological and neotectonic maps of various regions and has been recognized for his contributions to geological sciences. His consultancy roles for international organizations, such as UNDAC/ERCC during a seismo-volcanic crisis in Brava (Cape Verde), highlight his influence in the field.
Skills
He possesses expertise in Neotectonics, Paleoseismology, Seismotectonics, Volcanology, Volcanostratigraphy, Geomorphology, Geological Mapping, and Geological Hazards. His work includes geological and neotectonic mapping, seismic hazard assessment, and environmental impact evaluations.
Publications
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In situ volcanically baked Killarney fern fossils (Hymenophyllaceae) from the late Holocene of the Azores archipelago (Portugal)
- Journal: Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology
- Authors: C.A. Góis-Marques, Frederick James Rumsey, José E.O. Madeira, Miguel Menezes de Sequeira
- Year: 2025
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Present-day sedimentary processes on the shelves of inactive volcanic ocean islands: The case study of Porto Santo Island (Madeira Archipelago)
- Journal: Sedimentology
- Authors: Simone Innocentini, Rui Quartau, José E.O. Madeira, Joaquim Pombo, Aurora L. Rodrigues
- Year: 2025
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Time-Dependent Evolution and Source Heterogeneities of Ocean Island Basalts From a Weak Plume, São Jorge, Azores
- Journal: Journal of Petrology
- Authors: Andrea Marzoli, José E.O. Madeira, João Mata, Christine M. Meyzen, Sara Callegaro
- Year: 2024
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Systematics and paleobiogeography of Quaternary corals from Cabo Verde Archipelago
- Journal: Quaternary Research
- Authors: Anne Sophie Reeb, Ana Cristina Rebelo, Ricardo S. Ramalho, José E.O. Madeira, Michael W. Rasser
- Year: 2024
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Morphology, Internal Architecture, Facies Model, and Emplacement Mechanisms of Lava Flows from the Central Atlantic Magmatic Province (CAMP) of the Hartford and Deerfield Basins (USA)
- Journal: Geosciences (Switzerland)
- Authors: Abdelhak Moumou, Nasrrddine Youbi, Hind E. El Hachimi, Isma Amri, Abdelkarim Ait Baha
- Year: 2024
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Comment on: Plant–insect interactions in the Quaternary fossil record of the Azores Archipelago (Portugal). Pokorný and Borges (2023)
- Journal: Journal of Quaternary Science
- Authors: Carlos A. Góis-Marques, José E.O. Madeira, Miguel Menezes de Sequeira
- Year: 2024
Conclusion:
Dr. José Madeira is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award, given his extensive academic contributions, impactful research, and leadership in geological sciences. Strengthening interdisciplinary collaborations, industry applications, and science communication could further enhance his already impressive career. His expertise in geological hazards and mapping provides both scientific advancements and practical solutions, making him a strong contender for this prestigious recognition.