Edward W. Woolery

Edward W. Woolery is the J.S. Hudnall Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences at the University of Kentucky, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. His roles include Faculty Associate at the Kentucky Geological Survey, Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute of Crustal Dynamics (China Earthquake Administration), and Faculty Fellow at the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits. He is based in the Mining and Minerals Resources Building, with an office in Room 247 and a lab in Room 004.

His research focuses on

• Near-Surface Geophysics
• Seismic Hazards
• Engineering Seismology
• Neotectonics

These areas investigate ground-shaking effects of earthquakes, subsurface imaging, and tectonic activity's impact on infrastructure and natural systems.

Publications and Awards: While no specific articles or awards are listed here, his affiliations suggest active engagement in international research collaborations and applied geoscience projects.

Lab & Contact: His office phone is 859.218.3536, and lab contact is 859.257.3016. He oversees the department's academic and research operations, contributing to both education and applied geoscience initiatives.