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Xiaowei Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geology and Geophysics at Texas A&M University. His research primarily focuses on earthquake-induced seismicity and subsurface structures. With significant expertise in observational seismology, Dr. Chen has a keen interest in understanding how faults respond to anthropogenic activities and how seismic and aseismic processes interact. His studies investigate earthquake behavior across diverse tectonic environments, particularly in regions prone to both tectonic and anthropogenic-induced seismic activity, including the west coast of Japan and intraplate regions like Oklahoma. Over the years, he has expanded his research to include structural environmental seismology through the use of dense nodal arrays and distributed acoustic sensing (DAS). Dr. Chen's work is vital for hazard assessment and mitigation strategies aimed at reducing the societal impacts of earthquakes.
Texas A&M University • College Station, TX
Teaching and conducting research in geology and geophysics, focusing on earthquake-induced seismicity.
Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.