Tsai-Wei Chen
Research areas
Education:
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 2023
M.Sc. National Taiwan University, 2016
B.Sc. National Taiwan University, 2014
My research is centered on diagenetic and low-grade metamorphic processes within subduction fault zones, specifically on how they impact fault rheology and fluid dynamics along the depth of the plate interface due to their temperature- and depth-dependent nature. Ultimately, my goal is to gain insights into how these evolving factors shape the diverse fault slip behaviors that we observe. To address the scientific question, I apply a combination of micro-chemical analyses and mechanical experiments on samples collected from various exhumed accretionary prisms, including the Shimanto belt, Kodiak accretionary complex, and Olympic subduction complex.