Jay Sui Tung

Dr. Jay Sui Tung is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Texas Tech University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. His work focuses on geophysical modeling of natural and anthropogenic surface deformation processes, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and energy-related activities. He holds a Ph.D., M.Phil., and B.Sc. in Earth Sciences and Physics from the University of Hong Kong.

Education:

• 2013: Ph.D. Earth Sciences, University of Hong Kong
• 2009: M.Phil. Physics, University of Hong Kong
• 2007: B.S. Physics, University of Hong Kong

Research Interests: Dr. Tung uses remote sensing, numerical models, and machine learning to study crustal processes linked to natural hazards and climate change. His work addresses induced seismicity from wastewater injection, energy systems, and coastal impacts of sea-level rise. Recent work includes a 2020 study on the Mentone earthquake linked to wastewater disposal.

Labs/Teams: He leads the GeoModeling for Earth Sustainability (GES) Lab, which investigates geomechanical and hydrogeological processes to mitigate risks from human-induced and natural hazards.

Recruitment: Actively hiring a Postdoc Research Associate and PhD students (Fall 2024).