Anthony R. Lowry

Anthony R. Lowry is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Utah State University (USU). His research focuses on geophysics and geodynamics, particularly crustal deformation, fault mechanics, and mantle dynamics. He has advised three graduate students and holds significant awards including the 2011 AGU Editors’ Citation for Excellence in Refereeing. Educated at the University of Utah (PhD, 1994) and University of Wyoming (BS/MS), Lowry has been a leader in geophysical research across continental and planetary scales.

Teaching specialties include seismology, applied geophysics, and inverse theory. His work integrates geodetic, seismic, and thermal data to understand tectonic processes. Notable contributions include studies on the western U.S. Cordillera, mantle flow dynamics, and fault slip mechanisms. Lowry’s publications span leading journals like Nature, Geology, and Journal of Geophysical Research.

• Education:
  • PhD in Geophysics, University of Utah, 1994
  • MS in Geophysics, University of Wyoming, 1988
  • BS in Geophysics, University of Wyoming, 1986
• Awards:
  • 2011 AGU Editors’ Citation
  • 2012 Wilford Gardner Travel Award
  • 1994 Outstanding Ph.D. Student (University of Utah)
  • 1986 Outstanding Undergraduate Student (University of Wyoming)
• Recent Research Themes:
  • Crustal rheology and mantle flow in western U.S.
  • Fault frictional processes and slow slip events
  • Geophysical imaging of continental lithosphere
  • Volcanic and hydrothermal systems monitoring