Sanchez Bettucci, Leda

Research interests

The main lines of research encompass various aspects of geophysics and tectonics:
Geophysical Studies:
Paleomagnetism of Precambrian, Paleozoic, and Mesozoic sequences, Anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility, Magnetic Paleointensities, Archaeomagnetism, Environmental Magnetism: Study of human activities (urban, agricultural, or industrial) and their magnetic impact, Geomagnetism and Seismology (OGU) monitoring of seismic activity in the national territory.
Research is also conducted on topics related to:
Tectonic evolution and paleogeographic analysis:
Study of the Uruguayan basement (Tectonic evolution of the Dom Feliciano Belt, Piedra Alta Terrane).
Relationship in the tectonic context of South America and its connection with the amalgamation of western Gondwana.

Working area

Research: Directs the Geophysical Observatory of Uruguay, where crucial geophysical data and information for the country are generated.
Teaching: I teach the Geotectonics course at the Faculty of Sciences, a mandatory subject with 9 hours of direct teaching.
Training of researchers: Supervises undergraduate and postgraduate thesis students.
Scientific management: Member of the National System of Researchers (SNI) of Uruguay, with level II, and of the Program for the Development of Basic Sciences (PEDECIBA) with Grade 5.
Notable projects: Leading the installation and commissioning of the country's first Geophysical Observatory (OGU) since 2010, which involves the installation, commissioning, and data processing of various seismological stations and a Geomagnetic station.
Significant contributions have been made to the geological and geophysical knowledge of Uruguay, especially in areas such as monitoring regional seismic activity and estimating seismic risk, which has important implications for both science and Uruguayan society.