Jess Johnson

Jess Johnson is Associate Professor in Solid Earth Geophysics at the University of East Anglia's School of Environmental Sciences, specializing in volcano seismology, earthquake hazards, and geodetic monitoring. Her research investigates subsurface fluid movement through seismic anisotropy and ground deformation analysis at active volcanoes including Kilauea (Hawaii), Ruapehu (New Zealand), and Icelandic systems.

She leads projects on seismic anisotropy origins, machine learning for earthquake swarms, and volcanic deformation modeling. Current work includes repeating earthquakes at Ruapehu and magma dynamics at Kilauea. She directs admissions for the School of Environmental Sciences and teaches geophysics, hazards, and field skills modules.

Her publications focus on advancing seismic monitoring techniques and deformation models for eruption forecasting. Awards include 2022 PhD Supervisor of the Year.