Meghan Miller

Prof. Meghan Miller is a Professor in the Research School of Earth Sciences at The Australian National University (ANU), specializing in geophysics with a focus on tectonic plate boundaries and subduction zones. Her research integrates seismic imaging and cutting-edge technologies like Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) to explore Earth's subsurface dynamics, particularly in regions of active tectonics such as Indonesia and Alaska. She holds a PhD in Geophysics from ANU (2006) and has held academic appointments at institutions including the University of Southern California and Rice University.

Her research interests include the evolution of continental lithosphere, the interplay between surface geology and deep mantle processes, and the application of DAS to monitor seismic activity and crustal deformation. Notable projects include the ARC Future Fellowship (2022–2026) advancing DAS technology for high-resolution subsurface imaging.

Key areas of exploration include subduction zone dynamics, crustal structure in stable continents, and the geodynamics of collision zones. Her work bridges field observations with advanced computational models, contributing to understanding processes like the opening of the North Atlantic Ocean and the uplift of Scandinavian mountains. Grants include leadership in the ARC Centre of Excellence in Optical Microcombs and projects on seismic anisotropy and mantle flow deflection.

Prof. Miller’s contributions span over 100 peer-reviewed publications, with recent work emphasizing DAS applications (e.g., SISSLE experiment in New Zealand), seismic imaging of urban environments, and interdisciplinary collaborations in geophysics and tectonics.