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.
[2][3] Rowland then joined the faculty of the University of Auckland, rising to full professor in 2024.
[1][4] Rowland was the Head of School of Environment,[5] and as of 2024 is the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Science Administration.
[1] In 2024 Rowland was elected to serve two years as Vice President of Regional Affairs for the international Society of Economic Geologists.
Her work is of relevance for understanding geological hazards, fundamental tectonics, and mineral exploration.