I am a Ph.D. candidate in Seismology working at the Alaska Earthquake Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks, specializing in environmental seismology.

Did you know that the ground beneath your feet is constantly shaking—even when there isn’t an earthquake? These subtle vibrations, known as microseisms, are caused mostly by ocean storms. They’re far too faint for humans to feel, but highly sensitive instruments called seismometers can detect them. For many seismologists who study earthquakes, these signals are considered “noise.” But for me, they’re valuable signals that can tell a lot about our changing climate. Curious about what these faint tremors can tell us? Visit my Research page to find out.

Beyond microseisms, I have also analyzed two decades of seismicity from Columbia Glacier to better understand what these signals reveal about the glacier’s dynamics. 

Currently, I am working on precursory signals from the Tracy arm landslide. The broader research question is what these signals are and whether we can leverage these signals to predict such events in the future.

Beyond my PhD research, I have also dedicated substantial time to addressing various operational seismology challenges in collaboration with the Alaska Earthquake Center (AEC) and Instrumental Software Technologies, Inc. (ISTI).