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Voon Hui Lai is a research fellow at the Research School of Earth Sciences, with a focus on observational seismology and advancing seismic knowledge to build resilience against natural hazards and environmental changes. His research involves deploying seismic arrays and performing waveform modeling to understand the interconnectedness of Earth's systems. Lai’s work includes modeling volcanic sources, simulating earthquake ground motion, and investigating the connection between deep Earth processes and mineral composition. He utilizes Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS), a cutting-edge fiber-optic based seismic array technology, to achieve high-resolution subsurface source characterizations in diverse environments, from rural outbacks to urban metropolises. With a PhD in Geophysics from the California Institute of Technology, Lai's publications and projects reflect his commitment to developing innovative solutions for understanding and mitigating natural hazards.
Australian National University • Canberra, Australia
Conducting research in seismology and geophysics, with a focus on natural hazards and advancing seismic knowledge.
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