Julie Rowland

Julie Varina Rowland is a New Zealand structural geologist, and is a full professor at the University of Auckland, specialising in tectonic-magmatic-hydrologic interactions, particularly in rift systems. In 2015 she became the first woman to win the Geoscience Society of New Zealand's McKay Hammer Award.

Academic career

Rowland undertook her undergraduate training at the University of Auckland, and has a Diploma in Secondary Education from the Auckland College of Education. Rowland then joined the faculty of the University of Auckland, rising to full professor in 2024. Rowland was the Head of School of Environment, and as of 2024 is the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Science Administration.

Rowland's research interests focus on tectonic-magmatic-hydrologic interactions. Her work is of relevance for understanding geological hazards, fundamental tectonics, and mineral exploration.

Selected works