Wenyuan Fan

Dr. Wenyuan Fan is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics (IGPP) within the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. His research focuses on array seismology, marine geophysics, environmental seismology, and earthquake dynamics. He holds a PhD from UC San Diego and degrees from Peking University.

Research Interests:

• Array seismology and waveform modeling
• Marine geophysics and ocean-solid earth interactions
• Earthquake source kinematics and dynamic triggering mechanisms
• Microseismicity imaging and fault zone processes

Recent Work Trends: His recent publications emphasize understanding earthquake rupture mechanics through dense array data, exploring submarine landslide dynamics via hydroacoustic signals, and applying machine learning to seismic catalog development. Studies often bridge tectonic processes with environmental factors, such as storm-induced seismicity and human-induced seismic events.

Advising & Grants: No students listed; active in NSF-funded projects on fault dynamics and marine geohazards.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with IGPP's Seismology and Geodynamics Group, collaborating with international networks like IRIS and CTBTO.