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Xiaotao Yang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University. He specializes in seismology, focusing on using seismological methods to address geological and tectonic problems, including understanding natural hazards. His research interests encompass a variety of topics such as intraplate seismicity, the structural evolution of intracratonic basins and uplifts, and the dynamics of subduction systems. Yang aims to integrate results from multidisciplinary fields including geology, geophysics, geochemistry, and geodynamics to address various tectonic questions. He obtained his Ph.D. in Geophysics from Indiana University in 2016, and has received several accolades, including the GeoPRISMS Theoretical Experimental Institute Travel Award and the EarthScope National Meeting Student Scholarship. He has also contributed significantly to numerous publications in prominent journals, elucidating complex seismic phenomena and contributing to our understanding of geological structures and processes.
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