Zhigang Peng

Dr. Zhigang Peng is a Professor in the School of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Institute of Technology, part of the College of Sciences. His research focuses on seismicity dynamics, fault zone imaging, and data science applications in geophysics. He holds a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from the University of Southern California (2004), an M.S. in Electrical Engineering (2002), and a B.S. in Geophysics from the University of Science and Technology of China (1998).

Dr. Peng’s work spans seismological studies of earthquake triggering mechanisms, fault zone structures, and deep-focus earthquakes. He has pioneered dense seismic array techniques to image fault systems and employs machine learning for event detection and phase picking. His recent projects include analyzing the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake sequence in Türkiye and the 2024 Noto earthquake in Japan. He leads initiatives like the Center for Collective Impact in Earthquake Science (C-CIES), promoting inclusive scientific collaboration.

• Research Highlights: Fault zone imaging, dynamic triggering, AI-driven seismology
• Labs: ES&T 2235 (Seismology Lab), ES&T 2256 (Office)

His awards include the 2002 AGU Outstanding Student Paper Award. He actively contributes to earthquake hazard assessment, nuclear explosion monitoring, and volcano-seismic interactions, with over 150 peer-reviewed publications.