Maria Conceição Neves
Profile
Research Group: RG2 – Ocean, coastal and land surface processes
Position at IDL: Researcher
Job: Assistant Professor University of Algarve
Email: mcneves@ualg.pt
Telephone Number: (351) 28-980-0900
Room: FCT ed. / 2.30
Academic Degree and field of specialization:
Ph.D. in Geophysics (Marine Geophysics, Univ. of Durham, UK, 2000)
M.Sc. in Geophysics (Univ. Lisbon, 1995)
B.Sc. in Geophysics (Solid Earth Geophysics, Univ. Lisbon, 1992)
Scientific Informations
ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5726-3467
SCOPUS ID: https://www2.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7103415176
Researcher ID: https://publons.com/researcher/2677259/maria-c-neves/
Website: https://www.ualg.pt/bio/mcneves
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Maria-Neves-17
Scientific Interests
Main Interests:
Her areas of work include Land-Ocean-Atmosphere interactions and the use of GIS in geoscience teaching. Her research comprise various topics related to geodynamics and tectonic processes, such as numerical modeling of earth deformation processes, seismic hazard assessment, and hydroclimate topics such as the impact of climate on groundwater levels and the use of GRACE data on water resources evaluation. Her primary research interests at the moment focus on understanding how subsurface processes, such as groundwater level and earthquakes, are affected by the global climate system and ongoing changes in hydrological loads.
Top 10 Publications:
Lordi, A.L., Neves, M.C., Custódio, S., Dumont, S., 2023. Evidence of earthquake seasonality in the Azores Triple Junction. Geo-Marine Letters 43 1(2023): http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00367-023-00744-3.
Neves, M.C., Nunes, L., Monteiro, J.P., 2020. Evaluation of GRACE data for water resource management in Iberia: a case study of groundwater storage monitoring in the Algarve region. Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies: 100734-100734. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrh.2020.100734.10.1016/j.ejrh.2020.100734
Neves, M., Jerez, S., Trigo, R., 2019. The response of piezometric levels in Portugal to NAO, EA, and SCAND climate patterns. Journal of Hydrology, 568, 1105-1117, doi:10.1016/j.jhydrol.2018.11.054.
Neves, M.C., Cabral, J., Luttrell, K., Figueiredo, P., Rockwell, T., Sandwell, D., 2015. The effect of sea level changes on fault reactivation potential in Portugal, Tectonophysics, 658, 206-220, doi:0.1016/j.tecto.2015.07.023.
Neves, M.C., Miranda, J.M., Luis, J., 2013. The role of lithospheric processes on the development of linear volcanic ridges in the Azores, Tectonophysics, 608, 376-388, doi:10.1016/j.tecto.2013.09.016.
Neves, R., Neves, M.C., Teodoro, V.T., 2013. Modellus: Interactive computational modelling to improve teaching of physics in the geosciences. Computers & Geosciences, Vol. 56, 119-126.
Neves, M.C., Terrinha, P., Afilhado, A., Moulin, M., Matias, L., Rosas, F., 2009. Response of a multi-domain continental margin to compression: study from seismic reflection – refraction and numerical modelling in the Tagus Abyssal Plain. Tectonophysics, 468 (1-4), 98-112, doi:10.1016/j.tecto.2008.05.008.
Neves, M.C. and Neves, R.M., 2009. Flexure and Seismicity across the Ocean-Continent Transition in the Gulf of Cadiz. Journal of Geodynamics, Volume 47, Issues 2-3, Pages 119-129, doi:10.1016/j.jog.2008.07.002.
Luis, J. and Neves, M.C., 2006. The isostatic compensation of the Azores Plateau: a 3D admittance and coherence analysis. J. Geotermal Vulc. Res., vol. 156, Issues 1-2 , 10-22
Neves, M.C., Searle, R.C., Bott, M.H.P., 2003. The dynamics of Easter microplate. J. Geophys. Res., vol. 108, 2001JB000908
Projects (10 most relevant):
ALMOND – Modelação Multi-escala da Deformação no Golfo de Cádiz. Multiscale modelling of deformation in the Gulf of Cadiz. €50,000. FCT: PTDC/CTE-GIN/71862/2006. (2008-2010). PI: Maria C. Neves.
RESTLESS –IntegRatEd tools to decipher the genesis and Spatio-TemporaL Evolution of Seismic Sequences. PTDC/CTA-GEF/6674/2020. PI: Susana Custódio.
PRORIFT – Rifting Processes and Lithospheric Structure at the Continent-Ocean Transitionin the South China Sea and the West Iberia Margin. NSFC/0003/2016 co-sponsored by FCT. (2018-2020). PI: Luis Pinheiro.
MODELINK – Modeling the tectonic missing link between the active Gloria and SWIM fault systems along the Atlantic Eurasia-Nubia plate boundary. EXPL/GEO/0714/2013. €50,000. (2014-2015). PI: Filipe Rosas.
FASTLOAD – Fault Activity and Seismicity Triggered by Ocean Loading in West Iberia. € 110,000.00. PTDC/GEO-GEO/2860/2012. (2013-2015). PI: João Cabral.
MAREKH – Evolução da Dorsal MedioAtlântica nos últimos 20Ma entre as Zonas de Fractura de Kurchatov e Hays. € 180,936.00. PTDC/MAR/108142/ 2008. (2010-2012). PI: Miguel Miranda.
WILAS- Estrutura da Litosfera e Astenosfera sob a Península Ibérica Ocidental. €199,894. FCT: PTDC/CTE-GIX/097946/2008. (2009-2011). PI: Nuno Dias.
TECTAP-Estrutura, Estratigrafia e Evolução Tectono-Térmica da Planície Abissal do Tejo. Structure, Stratigraphy and Tectono-Thermal Evolution of the Tagus Abyssal Plain €120,000. FCT: PTDC/CTE-GIN/68462/2006. (2008-2010). PI: Maryline Moulin.
TOPOMED-Plate re-organization in the western Mediterranean: lithospheric causes and topographic consequences. TOPOEUROPE/0001/2007 (2009-2011). PI: Pedro Terrinha.
Books & Chapters (up to 10):
Maria da Conceição Neves; Rui Mendonça Neves. "Exploring the Interplay Between Water Availability and Solar and Wind Energy Potential in the Algarve (Portugal)". In Water-Energy-Nexus in the Ecological Transition, 63-65. Springer International Publishing, 2022. 10.1007/978-3-031-00808-5_15
Terrinha, P., Matias, L., Valadares, V., Roque, A.C., Duarte, J., Rosas, F., Silva, S., Cunha,T.A., Batista, L., Duarte, H., Neves, M.C., Carrara, G., Grácia, E., Zitellini, N., Lourenço, N. , Gutcher, MA, & Pinto de Abreu, M., 2013. Margem Sul Portuguesa Profunda. Capítulo do livro Geologia de Portugal no contexto da Ibéria, Escolar Editora
Afilhado, A., Moulin, M., Cunha, T.A., Lourenço, N., Neves, M., Matias, L., Terrinha, P., Rosas, F., Pinheiro, L. & Pinto de Abreu, M., 2013. Margem Oeste Portuguesa. Capítulo do livro Geologia de Portugal no contexto da Ibéria, Escolar Editora
Conferences (last 15 presentations):
Neves, M.C, Dias, A.L , Custódio, S. (2022). Investigating the seasonal triggering of earthquakes in the Azores". EGU General Assembly 2022, 2022. 10.5194/egusphere-egu22-10733
Malmgren, K., Neves, M.C. (2022). Computing a Groundwater Sustainability Index for coastal aquifers in Portugal and California to foster sustainable groundwater management. Paper presented in EGU 2021, 2021. 10.5194/egusphere-egu21-15728
Juchem, M., Neves, M.C, Dill, A. (2021). Processes influencing groundwater in the coastal aquifer of Troia Portugal. EGU General Assembly 2021. 0.5194/egusphere-egu21-13475
Georg, T., Neves, M.C., Relvas, P., Malmgren, K. (2020). Links between climate and the upper ocean structure in the Canary current upwelling system. EGU General Assembly 2020.10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-11183
Neves, M., Nunes, L., Monteiro, J.P. (2019). Monitoring groundwater changes in the Algarve region (Portugal): comparison of GRACE and in-situ observations. AGU Fall Meeting 2019, San Francisco, USA.
Neves, M.C., Costa, L., Monteiro, L. (2018). The impact of climate on the water exchange between aquifers and the coastal ocean in the Algarve (Portugal). IAH 2018 – 45th International Association of Hydrogeologists Congress, 9-14 September 2018, Daejeon, Korea.
Neres, M., Neves, M.C., Custodio, S., Palano, M., Fernandes, R., Matias, L., Carafa, M., Terrinha, P. (2018). Gravitational potential energy in iberia: role in active deformation and relation with dynamic topography. ESC2018 36th General Assembly European Seismological Comission, 2-7 September 2018, Valletta, Malta.
Custodio, S., Neres, M., Neves, M.C., Palano, M., Fernandes, R., Matias, L., Carafa, M., Terrinha, P. (2018). Active deformation in Iberia: The role of gravitational potential energy. EGU 2018, 8-13 April 2018, Vienna, Austria.
Neves, M. C., Neves, R. (2018). Recognizing changes in the response of aquifer levels to climate modes using Hidden Markov Models. IAH 2018 – 45th International Association of Hydrogeologists Congress, 9-14 September 2018, Daejeon, Korea.
Neves, M.C. (2017). Groundwater level response to low-frequency (interannual to multidecadal) climate variability: an overview across Portugal. AGU Fall Meeting 2017, New Orleans, USA.
Neves, M.C., Costa, L., Monteiro, J.P. (2017). The impact of climate patterns on Ria Formosa coastal aquifers (Algarve, Portugal). EcoHcc’2017 4th International Conference on Ecohydrology, soil and climate change, 21-23 September 2017, Figueira da Foz, Portugal.
Neves, M.C., Neres, M., Fernandes, R., Custodio, S., Matias, L., Carafa, M.M.C. (2016). Sources of ongoing deformation in Iberia inferred from stress and strain rate models. 18th General Assembly of WEGENER, 12-16 September 2016, Ponta Delgada, Portugal.
Neves, M.C., Matias, L., Custodio, S. (2016). Observed seismicity and models of postseismic stress relaxation offshore SW Iberia. 35th General Assembly of the European Seismological Commission, 4-11 September 2016, Trieste, Italy.
Neves, M.C., Neres, M., Fernandes, R., Matias, L., Carafa, M.M.C. (2016). Gravitational potential energy and the forces driving plate motions in Iberia. International Symposium in Geodesy and Geodynamics, 22-25 July 2016, Tianjin, China.