John Vidale

John Vidale serves as Dean's Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Southern California. His research investigates earthquake processes, Earth structure analysis, and geophysical hazard mitigation strategies. Former director of seismic networks including SCEC and PNSN.

Research focuses on inner core dynamics, seismic wave propagation, and earthquake forecasting systems. Recent publications examine core-mantle boundary phenomena, deep-focus earthquakes, and planetary rotation variations.