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Associate Professor of Geophysics and, Senior Fellow, by courtesy, at the Woods Institute for the Environment

Jenny Suckale

Associate Professor of Geophysics and, Senior Fellow, by courtesy, at the Woods Institute for the Environment
My research group studies disasters to reduce the risk they pose. We approach this challenge by developing customized mathematical models that can be tested against observational data and are informed by community needs through a scientific co-production process. We intentionally work on extremes across different natural systems rather than focusing on one specific natural system to identify both commonalities in the physical processes driving extremes and in the best practices for mitigating risk at the community level. Our current research priorities include volcanic eruptions, ice-sheet instability, permafrost disintegration, induced seismicity and flood-risk mitigation. I was recently awarded the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the United States Government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers and the CAREER award from the National Science Foundation.

Education

Ph.D, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Geophysics (2011)
MPA, Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government, Master of Public Administration (2006)
M.Sc., Free University Berlin, Germany, Physics (with Distinction) (2002)

Contact

(650) 497-6456
Mail Code
2215