Journal of Geology & Geophysics
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Po Chen

Biography

Dr. Po Chen is an Assistant Professor of Geology and Geophysics at University of Wyoming. He received his PhD from the University  of Southern California. His expertise includes theoretical seismology and high-performance computing. His principal research interests involve Earth imaging at a variety of scales. He has developed computationally intensive new imaging techniques, including full 3D waveform tomography and 3D pre-stack depth migration. He has worked on earthquake rupture dynamics and seismic hazards and has a strong interest in focusing on energy-related issues, including 4D imaging of sequestered CO2.

Research Interest

Theoretical seismology and high-performance computing, Earth imaging at a variety of scales, computationally intensive new imaging techniques, including full 3D waveform tomography and 3D pre-stack depth migration. earthquake rupture dynamics and seismic hazards, focusing on energy-related issues, including 4D imaging of sequestered CO2.