Geoffrey Blewitt

Geoffrey Blewitt is a Professor of Physics and Geosciences at the University of Nevada, Reno, affiliated with the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology and the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering. He holds academic appointments since 1999 and 2016, respectively. His research focuses on space geodesy, geophysics, and fundamental physics, including GPS technology applications, Earth's shape dynamics, and dark matter detection using atomic clocks.

• Education: Ph.D. in Physics (1986, Caltech), B.Sc. in Physics (1981, University of London).
• Professional Experience: Includes roles at NASA's JPL (1985-1994), University of Newcastle (1994-1999), and leadership in founding the Nevada Geodetic Laboratory.

Research Interests: Geodesy, GPS imaging, plate tectonics, earthquake cycle modeling, atmospheric science, and multi-messenger astrophysics. His work bridges geophysics and physics, with landmark contributions like the MIDAS algorithm and dark matter searches via GPS atomic clocks.

Publications: Over 100 refereed publications, including seminal works on GPS applications, geodetic imaging, and dark matter detection. Recent articles focus on geodetic networks, climate change impacts, and exotic physics signatures in GPS data.

• Awards: National Academy of Sciences membership (2024), Vening Meinesz Medal (2015), Bruno Rossi Prize (1987), multiple NASA recognitions, and patent contributions to GPS analysis systems.
• Grants/Advising: Supported by NASA, NSF, DOE, and USGS. Advises on the GPS.DM Collaboration for exotic physics searches and mentors students in geodesy and geophysics.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Nevada Geodetic Laboratory, providing global GPS data products (e.g., Plug and Play Portal) and advancing geodetic methodologies for interdisciplinary science.