Po Chen
SER Assistant Professor of Geology & Geophysics
Seismology, PhD, University of South California, 2005
Geophysics, BS, Beijing University, 2000
Economics, BS, Beijing University 2000
pchen@uwyo.edu • 307-766-3086 • Earth Sciences Bldg 2036

Dr. Po Chen is an SER Assistant Professor of Geology and Geophysics in the Department of Geology and Geophysics. He received his Ph.D. from the University  of Southern California. His expertise includes theoretical seismology and high-performance computing. His principal research interests involve Earth imaging at a variety of scales. He has developed computationally intensive new imaging techniques, including full 3D waveform tomography and 3D pre-stack depth migration. He has worked on earthquake rupture dynamics and seismic hazards and has a strong interest in focusing on energy-related issues, including 4D imaging of sequestered CO₂.

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Press releases:

• 10/31/2008 - UW Department of Geology & Geophysics Profiles New Faculty Members
• 10/30/2008 - UW Department of Geology & Geophysics Profiles New Faculty Members
• 9/12/2008 - UW Trustees Approve Personnel Items