Bao Xueyang

Bao Xueyang is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Earth and Space Sciences (Faculty of Science) of Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), where he has worked since January 2019. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Missouri-Columbia (2011), M.S. and B.S. degrees in Geophysics from the University of Science and Technology of China.

• Ph.D., Geological Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia (2011)
• M.S., Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China (2005)
• B.S., Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China (2001)

His research focuses on seismological full-waveform inversion, seismic wave attenuation measurement, and geophysical studies of tectonically active regions such as the Tibetan Plateau and Tethys domain. Methodologically, he develops techniques for:

• 3D full-waveform inversion
• Joint seismic-gravity inversion
• Seismic wave attenuation anisotropy
• Background noise tomography
• Wavefield simulation on complex topographies
• Seismic source parameter inversion

Analysis of his recent publications reveals expertise in full-waveform sensitivity kernel development, ocean-bottom seismology, and cratonic lithosphere thermal structure through Rayleigh wave attenuation studies. His work spans both theoretical advancements in inversion algorithms and practical applications in energy resource characterization and tectonic studies.

Scientific recognition includes:

• 2019 Shenzhen Overseas High-Level Talent
• 2022 Excellence Awards in Reviews of Geophysics and Planetary Physics

He leads multiple National Natural Science Foundation projects while co-leading international research initiatives. His teaching portfolio includes undergraduate and graduate courses on geophysical inversion theory, covering both linear and nonlinear inversion methods with machine learning applications.