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I am a graduate student with the UChicago physics department collaborating with Prof. Park. Our project focuses on using body wave polarization, supplemented by topographical slope from digital elevation data, to deduce near-surface seismic wave velocities. We hope to produce a statistically robust model to accurately predict near-surface P- and S-wave speeds while minimizing the need for costly on-site measurements. My other projects involve particle accelerator design and modeling, namely (a) a theoretical design for an X-ray free-electron laser oscillator to be driven by next generation electron synchrotrons, and (b) X-ray cavity physics for current proof-of-concept oscillator experiments. In my free time, I enjoy running, biking, and rock climbing. |
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I am a Statistics master’s student collaborating with Professor Park. Our project analyzes acoustic wave propagation simulated on 3D-printed topographic models. My current work is trying to predict the possible traveling paths of air waves observed in the experiments with the 3D-printed models. Throughout our research on the 3D-printing technology application, we hope to establish a new lab-based experimental approach to study volcanoes and explosion events. Besides the current project, my research interest also covers applying statistical methods, such as machine learning, to geophysical science research. |
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Jiong WangCatastrophe Modeler at Safety National |
I am a geophysicist who work in Professor Park’s lab as a Postdoctoral Scholar. At the University of Chicago, I mainly conduct research on how to utilize 3D printing technology to help us better understand Earth’s structure. By combining the 3D printing technology and conventional seismological methods, we can build physical models of the Earth and study these physical models to advance our knowledge of structures underneath the surface. I obtained my PhD degree in geophysics with Professor Toshiro Tanimoto at University of California, Santa Barbara in Summer, 2021. My dissertation focuses on studying low-frequency seismic noise generated by atmospheric pressure variations at the surface, and estimate near-surface elastic structure for seismic hazard studies. |
