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Dr. Gao’s research interests include: Pure and applied geophysics with emphasis on earthquake seismology. Seismological investigations of the Earth's crust and mantle using seismic tomography, anisotropy, and receiver function analyses. Distribution of earthquakes in space and time, crustal deformation, and earthquake hazard prediction and mitigation. Areas of study include Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Japan, Kenya, Mongolia, Russia, South Africa, the United States, and Zimbabwe etc.
His research emphasizes the combination of geology, physics, mathematics, and computer science to explore the Earth, imaging the structure of the Earth's deep interior using elastic waves produced by earthquakes, and study the distribution of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in space and time.
On the practical side, research projects are conducted and courses offered in the area of exploration (mostly seismic) geophysics. Applications of geophysical techniques include locating oil, gas, and minerals, as well as locating objects or substances related to the understanding and protection of the environment.
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Contact Information
Missouri University of Science and Technology
B-35 McNutt Hall
Rolla, MO 65409
(573) 341-6676
Fax: (573) 341-6935
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Education/Academic qualification
Earth & Space Sciences, Ph.D. in Geophysics and Space Physics, University of California, Los Angeles
… → 1995
M.S.. in Geophysics and Space Physics, University of California, Los Angeles
… → 1993
B.S. in Marine Geology and Geophysics, Ocean University of China
… → 1984
External positions
Associate Professor, Kansas State University
Jan 1 2004 → Jan 1 2006
Assistant Professor, Kansas State University
Jan 1 1999 → Jan 1 2004
Research Interests
- Geophysics
- Earthquake seismology
- Exploration geophysics
- Seismic physics
Disciplines
- Geology
- Geophysics and Seismology
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Application of Convolutional Neural Network for Seismic Event Classification: Impact of Dataset Quality, Distribution, and Human-in-the-Loop Feedback
Zhang, Y., Gao, S. S., Fan, X., Zhou, S. & Qu, J., Feb 2025, In: Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America. 115, 1, p. 106-114 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Tilted Broad Plume Underneath the Greenland Cratonic Keels
Wang, D., Gao, S. S., Liao, Y. & Liu, K. H., Apr 28 2024, In: Geophysical Research Letters. 51, 8, e2023GL107360.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Crustal Deformation In The Vicinity Of The Tan-Lu Fault Zone In East China Constrained By Receiver Function Analyses
Zheng, T., Wang, J. X., Gao, S. S., Ding, Z., Liu, K. H., Yu, Y., Gu, Q., Fan, X. & Chang, L., Apr 10 2024, In: Tectonophysics. 876, 230265.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Layered Mantle Flow Field Associated With Plate Kinematics And Slab Modulation Underneath The Horseshoe-Shaped Banda Arc-Islands
Li, S., Kong, F., Liu, K. H. & Gao, S. S., Mar 1 2024, In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth. 129, 3, e2023JB027694.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Lithospheric Evolution of the South-Central United States Constrained by Joint Inversion of Receiver Functions and Surface Wave Dispersion
Wang, T., Gao, S. S., Liu, K. H., Mickus, K. L. & Chen, L., Jun 2024, In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth. 129, 6, e2023JB026874.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Press/Media
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Missouri S&T Professor Elected Fellow of Geological Society of America
8/1/24
1 item of Media coverage
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