I am currently working on '3D numerical modelling of complex host inclusion systems'
for my PhD thesis. The mechanism of earthquakes below the brittle-ductile transition
zone has been a long-standing mystery due to its weak rheology and high confining
pressure. Under the joint supervision of Prof. Alessandro Reali & Prof. Matteo Alvaro,
I am dealing with that issue by proposing an alternative theory that includes a hostinclusion system and then checking its viability through numerical simulations. So, this
study will help to understand the origin of earthquakes better, it has also plausible
application in

Elastic geobarometry where the residual stresses can be analysed more
accurately.

Understanding quakes in other celestial bodies such as the moon, mars etc.
where no conclusive evidence of existence for tectonic plates found, unlike
earth.