About

I am scientific researcher at the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) in Oslo, Norway. I sit in a group called Remote Sensing and Geophysics within the Natural Hazards Division at NGI. Prior to NGI, I was a professor in the Department of Geosciences at Boise State University. I am an applied geophysicists by education and training, with 20 years of experience focusing on seismic methods for the imaging and monitoring of Earth’s near-surface. I am interested in a number of other geophysical things, which you can read about on my Research page.

Professional Background

  • Senior Specialist, Natural Hazards, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, Oslo, Norway (Jan 2023 – present)
  • Affiliate Graduate Faculty, Department of Geosciences, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, USA (Jul 2022 – present)
  • Senior Geophysicist, Natural Hazards, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, Oslo, Norway (Aug 2021 – Dec 2022)
  • Associate Professor, Department of Geosciences, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, USA (Jul 2019 – Jun 2022)
  • Faculty-in-residence, College of Education, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, USA (Jul 2020 – Jun 2021)
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Geosciences, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, USA (Jul 2015 – Jun 2019)
  • Faculty-in-residence, College of Arts and Sciences, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, USA (Jul 2018 – Jul 2020)
  • Faculty-out-of-residence, College of Arts and Sciences, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, USA (Aug 2017 – Jul 2018)
  • NSF Postdoctoral Fellow, Earth Resources Laboratory, MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA (Jun 2013 – May 2015)
  • Lecturer, Department of Earth & Environment, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (Jan 2014 – May 2014)
  • Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Géoazur, University of Nice, Sophia-Antipolis, France (Feb 2012 – May 2013)
  • NSF GK-12 Graduate Fellow, Boise WaterShed Environmental Education Center, Boise, Idaho, USA (Jul 2010 – Jul 2011)
  • Department of Defense NDSEG Graduate Fellow, Physical Acoustics Lab, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, USA (Aug 2007 – Aug 2010)

Research Philosophy

My approach to research and teaching emphasizes:

  • Innovation in Methodology: Developing new approaches and technology that push the boundaries of what we can learn from geophysical data
  • Practical Applications: Ensuring research contributions address real-world problems in environmental monitoring, hazard assessment, the energy transition, and space resources
  • Collaborative Science: Working across disciplinary boundaries to tackle complex Earth and Planetary system problems
  • Open Science: Promoting reproducible research through open-source software development and data sharing
  • Student Mentoring: Training the next generation of geoscientists and engineers through hands-on research experiences – in the lab, at the computer, or in the field

Professional Contributions

Research Impact
My work has contributed to advances in seismic interferometry methods, environmental monitoring applications, and geophysics analysis tools. Research findings have been published in leading geophysics journals and presented at international conferences. You can learn more about this on my Publications page.

Teaching and Mentoring
I am still committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, developing innovative curricula that prepare students for careers in applied geophysics and geospatial data analysis. I still actively mentor graduate students conducting research around the world. You can contact me if you are interested in working together.

Service to the Community
I contribute to the scientific community through peer review, conference organization, and professional society activities. I am committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the geosciences and supporting early-career researchers.

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • American Geophysical Union (AGU)
  • Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG)
  • Seismological Society of America (SSA)
  • Editorial activities and peer review for geophysics journals
  • Conference session organization and technical committee participation

For detailed information about specific research projects, publications, or collaboration opportunities, please see the Research and Publications sections, or contact me directly.