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Thomas Hudson is a seismologist focused on unlocking potential new seismic instrumentation advances to shed light on critical Earth system processes particularly pertinent to society and/or industry. His research interests include using passive seismic methods to study glacier processes, particularly glacier slip and crevassing processes, as they represent a significant source of uncertainty in sea-level rise projections. He also explores the mapping of accumulation and migration of geothermal fluids in the Earth's crust. His interest in geothermal systems stems from their promise for power generation and new, untapped sources of minerals required for the green energy transition. Hudson is particularly interested in technical advances and methods to harness the potential of nascent fibre-optic sensing technologies, such as Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS), and seismic nodes, which could revolutionize field seismology. However, he acknowledges that significant challenges remain regarding their adoption and aims to address these challenges.
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