Sarah Kruse

Sarah Kruse is a Professor at the University of South Florida's School of Geosciences. Her research focuses on near-surface geophysics, including the development of instrumentation for undergraduate field experiences, lunar analog studies using terrestrial lava tubes, and geophysical methods for resource exploration. She leads initiatives to integrate geophysics into STEM education with societally relevant modules and develops tools for subsurface characterization.

Her work spans seismic and GPR modeling for void detection, InSAR analysis of land subsidence in Tampa Bay, and ecohydrological studies in mangrove ecosystems. She envisions convergent science centers to advance near-surface geophysics and collaborates on planetary exploration projects.