Dino Huang

Dino Huang is a Research Assistant Professor at the Bureau of Economic Geology, part of the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin. He serves as a Seismologist for the Texas Seismological Network and has been with the Bureau since June 2017. His expertise lies in earthquake seismology, seismic imaging, and seismotectonic studies, with a focus on both natural and induced seismicity across diverse geological settings from the Himalayas to Texas.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Geophysics, State University of New York at Binghamton, 2007; Thesis title: 3-D lithospheric structure and seismotectonics of the central Himalayan region

Dr. Huang specializes in advanced seismic techniques for understanding Earth's structure and earthquake processes. His research focuses on 3D tomographic inversion, earthquake detection and location, and earthquake source characterization through moment tensor inversion. He conducts seismotectonic studies on both natural and induced seismicity, with particular interest in the processes and dynamics of inter- and intra-continental convergence. His work also involves seismic waveform modeling and the deployment of seismic instrumentation, including 3-component broadband sensors in field settings.

Dr. Huang's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on seismic imaging and earthquake source characterization across diverse geological settings. His work spans from the Himalayan region and Tibetan plateau to more recent studies on seismicity in Texas and western Alberta. A notable trend is the application of advanced seismic tomography techniques to understand lithospheric structure and earthquake mechanisms in continental collision zones. His more recent work shows increasing emphasis on induced seismicity related to energy development activities, particularly in the context of wastewater injection and hydraulic fracturing operations.

Dr. Huang has mentored graduate students during his postdoctoral research at Rutgers University. He has secured funding for seismicity studies, including a comprehensive study of regional seismicity for western Alberta funded by Natural Resource Canada. His research has also been supported by NSF through the project "Strength of continental lithosphere in western China from seismic body wave studies," where he served as Postdoctoral co-PI.

As part of the Texas Seismological Network at the Bureau of Economic Geology, Dr. Huang contributes to the Center for Injection and Seismicity Research (CISR), which focuses on understanding induced seismicity related to energy development activities. His work integrates field deployment, data analysis, and theoretical modeling to address fundamental questions in seismology while providing practical insights for seismic hazard assessment.