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Matthew Pritchard is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University's College of Engineering, where he also serves as Director of the Institute for the Study of the Continents (INSTOC). His research focuses on measuring changes in Earth's shape and modeling processes such as earthquakes, volcanoes, groundwater shifts, landslides, and glacial movements using satellite remote sensing techniques.
Education:
- B.A. in Physics, University of Chicago (1997)
- M.S. in Geophysics, California Institute of Technology (2000)
- Ph.D. in Geophysics & Seismology, California Institute of Technology (2003)
Research Focus: Pritchard's work integrates optical/radar satellite data with geophysical modeling to study crustal deformation, volcanic systems, and ice-mass changes. His interdisciplinary approach bridges tectonics, glaciology, and subsurface energy systems, with recent emphasis on global volcanic monitoring and hazard assessment.
Publication Trends: Recent articles demonstrate advanced applications of multi-sensor satellite data (SAR, thermal, DEMs) for quantifying eruptive processes, modeling magmatic systems, and developing automated detection algorithms. Comparative planetary volcanology and glacial-volcanic interactions represent emerging themes.
Awards & Honors:
- Geodesy Section Award, AGU (2015)
- Kavli Frontiers of Science Fellow (2015)
- National Earthscope Speaker (2012)
- Editor's Citation for Excellence, AGU (2013)
- President-Elect, AGU Geodesy Section (2020)
Leadership & Grants: Leads NASA-funded volcanic ash impact studies ($1.4M) and serves on the National Volcano Early Warning System Advisory Committee. Coordinates diversity initiatives like the Cornell GeoPaths program and engineering doctoral recruitment for underrepresented groups.
Facilities: Directs INSTOC where his team develops methodologies for satellite-based hazard monitoring and maintains collaborative networks with global volcanic observatories.
