Associate ProfessorTristan Salles
Associate Professor - Geosciences
Faculty of Science
- Associate Professor - GeosciencesFaculty of Science
RESEARCH INTERESTs
I study the evolution of Earth's surface-the dynamic "living skin" that connects our planet's physical, chemical, and biological systems. My research focuses on understanding how landscapes evolve over geological timescales, shaping the carbon cycle, nutrient transport, and biodiversity.
I am particularly interested in Earth Surface Dynamics, Geomorphology, and Stratigraphy, with an emphasis on integrated, quantitative approaches to sediment transport and source-to-sink systems. My work addresses how geodynamic, climatic, and biotic processes interact to shape Earth's surface-and how these interactions inform our understanding of global change in the Anthropocene.
To tackle the complexity of these systems, I develop and apply next-generation modelling tools that aim to unify fragmented knowledge across disciplines - akin to the models used to predict atmospheric and oceanic futures.
FUNDED RESEARCH
- GRANTAustralian Research Council10 May 2026 - 9 May 2029People funded by this grant:
- Capitanio F,
- Salles T,
- Nebel O
- GRANTAustralian Research Council31 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2028People funded by this grant:
- Webster J,
- McGregor H,
- Webb G,
- Salles T,
- Dutton A
- GRANTThe Great Barrier Reef in 2100Australian Research Council (ARC)3 Jun 2022 - 31 Dec 2026People funded by this grant:
- Coco G,
- Salles T,
- Byrne M,
- Vila-Concejo A,
- Mendez F
- GRANTHow high and how fast: new constraints on sea-level change and reef development during Marine Isotope Stage 3 (60-30 ka) from Great Barrier Reef and the North West Shelf.Australian and New Zealand International Ocean Discovery Program Consortium (ANZIC)1 Jan 2022People funded by this grant:
- Webb G,
- Salles T,
- Webster J,
- O'leary M,
- Nothdurft L
- GRANTAustralian Research Council8 Feb 2021 - 7 Feb 2027People funded by this grant:
- Clark S,
- Regenauer-Lieb K,
- Salles T,
- Hauser J,
- Bunge H-P
- GRANTEvolution of Proterozoic multistage rift basins key to mineral systemsAustralian Research Council (ARC)6 Aug 2020 - 30 Jun 2026People funded by this grant:
- Salles T,
- Jessell M,
- Rey P
- GRANTARC Training Centre for Data Analytics for Resources and Environments DAREAustralian Research Council (ARC)1 Jan 2020People funded by this grant:
- Tao D,
- Greenville A,
- Marshall L,
- Vervoort RW,
- Dupen P
- GRANTARC Training Centre in Data Analytics for Resources and Environments DAREOffice of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer1 Jan 2020 - 28 Feb 2026People funded by this grant:
- Cripps S,
- Vervoort RW
- GRANTARC Research Hub for Basin GEodyNamics and Evolution of SedImentary Systems GENESISAustralian Research Council (ARC)1 Jan 2015 - 31 Mar 2021People funded by this grant:
- Elders C,
- Salles T,
- Asquith K,
- Lovely P,
- Rawling T
