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Florian Hofmann
Tectonics & Sedimentation

Studies geologic processes by measuring ages of rocks, especially with noble gases
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Pavel Izbekov
Volcanology

Studies and monitors active volcanoes of Alaska and Kamchatka
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Alexander Kholodov
Snow, Ice & Permafrost

Studies periglacial processes and permafrost
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Gunther Kletetschka
Tectonics & Sedimentation

Studies graphene structures, meteorites, impact ejecta, human brain, cognition, planetary geophysics, gravity/magnetic anomalies and equation of state
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Vishnu Rajendra Kumar
Space Physics & Aeronomy

Studies design and development of ground-based lidar systems for atmospheric research
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Jessica Larsen
GI Associate Director
Studies the inner workings of active and potentially hazardous volcanoes in Alaska and elsewhere
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Taryn Lopez
Volcanology

Uses the composition and flux of volcanic gases to understand volcanic processes
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Andrew Mahoney
Remote Sensing

Snow, Ice & Permafrost

Researches geophysics of sea ice and its role in Earth systems
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Chris Maio
Tectonics & Sedimentation

Focuses on coastal hazards and their impact on the natural and built environments and the people that live there
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Jingqiu Mao
Atmospheric Sciences

Uses observations and global models to study the evolution of trace gas composition of the atmosphere
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Paul McCarthy
Tectonics & Sedimentation

Studies fossil soils, non-marine sedimentary deposition, and Cretaceous environments
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Franz Meyer
Remote Sensing

Applies synthetic aperture radar techniques to geophysical problems
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Lee Ann Munk
Tectonics & Sedimentation

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David Newman
Space Physics & Aeronomy

Researches complex systems from turbulence in fusion plasmas to power transmission grids
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Chung-Sang Ng
Space Physics & Aeronomy

Analyzes space and fusion plasmas through theory and computational plasma physics
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Dmitry Nicolsky
Seismology & Geodesy

Models cryosphere processes and develops tsunami hazard mitigation products
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Doğacan Ozturk
Space Physics & Aeronomy

Studies the coupled magnetosphere-ionosphere-thermosphere systems using numerical models and data analysis
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Revathy M. Parameswaran
Seismology & Geodesy

Volcanology

Integrates GPS, InSAR, seismic data to study geohazards like earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides
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Amani Reddy
Space Physics & Aeronomy

Studies space weather using space-borne radio sounding, whistlers, and numerical simulations of magnetosphere-ionosphere-thermosphere
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Sean Regan
Tectonics & Sedimentation

Focuses on how to constrain geologic processes to absolute time

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Since it was established by an Act of Congress in 1946, scientists at the Geophysical Institute have studied geophysical processes from the center of the Earth to the surface of the sun and beyond, turning data and observations into information useful for state, Arctic and national priorities.

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The GI is located on the West Ridge of the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus.

2156 Koyukuk Drive
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK 99775

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