معرفی
Mong-Han Huang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geology at the University of Maryland, College Park. He leads the Active Tectonics Laboratory, focusing on geodesy and seismology to study crustal deformation, earthquakes, and volcanic activities. His research integrates advanced techniques like InSAR and GPS to monitor Earth's surface dynamics, with applications to natural hazards and landscape evolution.
Education: Ph.D. in Geology from the University of California, Berkeley (2014).
Research Interests:
- Earthquake cycle mechanics and modeling
- Volcanic deformation and magma dynamics
- Landslide hazards and geomorphic processes
- Ice shelf seismology and tidal effects
- Near-surface geophysics and critical zone science
Key Scientific Contributions:
- Developed methods to monitor ice shelf rifts in Antarctica using GPS and seismic data
- Pioneered landslide detection via satellite SAR and Google Earth Engine
- Investigated volcano-tectonic interactions in the East African Rift
- Explored bedrock weathering controls on landscape evolution
Scientific Awards:
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (Recipient: Kathrine Udell Lopez)
- Dr. Richard Payne Graduate Fellowship Award
- Marc Lipella Memorial Scholarship
Advising & Fieldwork: Supervised students including Kathrine Udell Lopez (NSF GRFP awardee) and Zoe Schlossnagle. Conducted fieldwork in Antarctica (Ross Ice Shelf) and California (Eel River landslides). Collaborates on projects blending field observations with numerical modeling.
Labs/Teams: Active Tectonics Laboratory focuses on interdisciplinary approaches combining geodetic, seismic, and geophysical methods to address Earth system processes. Hosts international collaborations and student training programs.
