Yuning Fu

Dr. Yuning Fu is an Associate Professor in the School of Earth, Environment and Society at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), where she has been a faculty member since 2015. Her research integrates geodesy and hydrology to study Earth's crustal deformation processes, with expertise in GNSS and satellite gravity data analysis for monitoring terrestrial water storage and seismic hazards.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Geophysics, University of Alaska Fairbanks (2012)
• M.S. in Geophysics, Wuhan University (2007)
• B.S. in Geophysics, Wuhan University (2005)

Research Focus: Dr. Fu's work centers on hydrogeodesy—using precise geodetic measurements to quantify how water mass redistribution deforms the Earth's crust and influences seismic activity. Her research spans:

• Seasonal hydrological loading effects on crustal deformation
• Terrestrial water storage variations from local to continental scales
• Hydrological modulation of earthquake cycles
• Integration of GNSS, GRACE, and hydrological models
• Climate-driven solid Earth deformation

Publication Trends: Her 15 most recent publications (2017-2024) reveal a consistent focus on geodetic monitoring of water-induced crustal deformation across diverse environments—from the Great Lakes and Lake Erie to Taiwan, Japan, and Alaska. Key themes include seasonal seismicity modulation, drought impacts on crustal stress, and innovative applications of GPS for tracking extreme hydrological events like Hurricane Harvey.

Scientific Recognition:

• NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow (2013-2015) at Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Academic Contributions: As an active educator, Dr. Fu teaches core geology courses including Introduction to Geology, Earth Structure and Tectonics, and Geophysics. Her research program demonstrates sustained collaboration with leading institutions including Caltech, UC Berkeley, and international partners, though specific grant details and student advisees are not publicly enumerated in available materials.

Research Infrastructure: She contributes to BGSU's Center for Great Lakes and Watershed Studies, leveraging geodetic networks to study hydrological processes in the Great Lakes Basin while maintaining strong ties to NASA-funded research initiatives.