Dr. Jenny Suckale

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jenny Suckale is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geophysics at Stanford University. Her research focuses on understanding and mitigating the impacts of natural disasters through the development of mathematical models that are informed by observational data and community needs. Suckale's work emphasizes the study of extreme natural processes rather than isolated phenomena, seeking commonalities among the physical processes that underlie these extremes. Her current research priorities include volcanic eruptions, ice-sheet instability, permafrost disintegration, induced seismicity, and flood-risk mitigation. Suckale has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers, which celebrates the contributions of early-stage researchers in the fields of science and engineering. She has held various fellowships and consulting roles, enhancing her expertise in seismic hazards and risk assessment. Overall, her academic contributions aim to enhance society's resilience to natural disasters through research that bridges scientific inquiry and community engagement.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2003-01-01 — 2004-01-01

GeoForschungsZentrum (GFZ) • Potsdam, Germany

Conducted research on seismic hazards.

Research Fellow

2003-01-01 — 2003-01-01

Institute de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) • Nice, France

Engaged in research on seismic hazards.

Scientific Consultant

2003-01-01 — 2003-01-01

South Pacific Applied Geoscience Commission • Suva, Fiji Islands

Provided expertise in risk assessment.

Research Assistant

2002-01-01 — 2002-01-01

GeoForschungsZentrum (GFZ) • Potsdam, Germany

Assisted in geophysical research.

Freelancer

2001-01-01 — 2002-01-01

German National Commission UNESCO • Berlin, Germany

Provided consulting services.

Consultant

2000-01-01 — 2000-01-01

South African National Commission UNESCO • Pretoria, South Africa

Offered consultation on educational initiatives.

Awards

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Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers

2011-01-01
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Miller Research Fellowship (declined)

2010-01-01
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Ziff Environmental Fellow

2010-01-01
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Outstanding Student Paper Award

2008-01-01
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Graduate Student Research Grant

2009-01-01
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Graduate Student Research Grant

2007-01-01
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Presidential Fellow

2006-01-01
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McCloy Scholar

2004-01-01
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Scholarship

2002-01-01
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Scholarship

1997-01-01

Courses

GEOPHYS 385W GEOPHYS 133 ENVRES 330 GEOPHYS 199 ENVRES 398 ENVRES 399 GEOPHYS 198 CME 291 CME 400 CME 391 GEOPHYS 400 GEOPHYS 196 EARTHSYS 110 GEOPHYS 110 GEOPHYS 215

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.