Dr. Sui Tung (Jay)
Field Geophysicist and Geomechanical/Geofluid Modeler
Energy systems, Crustal Processes, and Geohazards
Dr. Sui Tung (Jay)
Field Geophysicist and Geomechanical/Geofluid Modeler
Energy systems, Crustal Processes, and Geohazards
Philosophy
Diversity,
Creativity, Perseverance and Respect
Interactive learning
Interdisciplinary exchange
Effective teaching and mentoring approach to simulate and foster learning interest and creativity
Embracing the processes of asking questions, assimilating theories, and applying knowledge
Systematically brenchmarking assessments for archieving learning outcomes
Holder of two higher education certificates
Specific courses offered:
Application of the more commonly used methods of geophysical prospecting in subsurface exploration, engineering construction and natural hazard assessments. Includes field design and interpretation of various geophysical surveys involving seismology, gravity, electrical resistivity, magnetics, and ground penetrating radar.
The 5800 km-long Hawaiian-Emperor Seamount Chain reveals the relative motion of the Pacific Plate over the past 100 million years and provides the Earth most dramatic illustration of hotspot volcanism. The Big Island of Hawaii, which currently overlies the hotspot, hosts the World?s Tallest Mountain (Mauna Kea, as measured from base to peak), the World Largest Volcano (Mauna Loa), the World Most Active Volcano (Kilauea), and the Most Deadly Volcano in the US (Kilauea). Projects will investigate past and present volcanic and tectonic systems of Hawaii. Some projects are integrated with initiatives of the USGS Hawaii Volcano Observatory (HVO) to monitor current activity and volcano hazards of the Big Island of Hawaii. Subjects include: Lava flow mapping and stratigraphic characterization; geodetic measurements; and interpretations of deformation data, including sources of error, uncertainties, and formulations of competing hypotheses.
Survey of the physical properties and processes of the Earth. Topics include: Earth?s origins and interior, minerals and rocks, weathering and erosion, deformation and structure, hydrogeology, resources, volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis. Topics are addressed in the framework of plate tectonics and research expeditions. Instructional method is Lecture with Face to Face Delivery.
Student Advising and Mentoring:
Structural Geology, Volcanology, Petrology, Lava Rock Mapping, Crack Mesurement, Field cGPS Surveys, GIS, etc.
