Daniel Trugman

Daniel Trugman is an Assistant Professor at the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, University of Nevada Reno, where he develops and applies advanced techniques for analyzing large seismic datasets to understand earthquake rupture processes and hazards. His work integrates concepts from big data and scientific machine learning to advance earthquake science.

• Ph.D., Earth Sciences – Geophysics Program, University of California, San Diego
• M.S., Earth Sciences – Geophysics Program, University of California, San Diego
• B.S., Department of Geophysics, Stanford University

Research Focus: Trugman's research spans earthquake source properties (stress drop, radiated energy), nucleation and rupture dynamics, stress transfer mechanisms, early warning systems, ground motion prediction, and forensic seismology for nuclear monitoring. His work emphasizes leveraging computational methods to address complex seismic phenomena.

Labs and Affiliations: He is affiliated with the Nevada Seismological Laboratory and maintains a connection to the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics, as indicated by his email address and office address at the Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin.