Observational Seismology
Earthquake detection and location
Earthquake catalogs
Focal mechanisms
Seismic networks
Earthquake sequences
Teaching earthquake science across scales.
My approach to teaching connects fundamental geophysical theory with the observations, computational methods, and physical processes used to study active faults. I aim to help students move comfortably between seismic data, mathematical methods, earthquake-source physics, and fault mechanics while developing the quantitative skills needed for independent research.
AREAS I CAN TEACH
Across the earthquake system.
Quantitative Geophysics
Signal processing
Inverse problems in geophysics
Seismic data analysis
Quantitative interpretation
Earthquake Source Processes
Earthquake-source physics
Rupture processes
Fault segmentation
Earthquake-cycle physics
Rock Mechanics & Friction
Rock mechanics
Fault friction
Laboratory deformation experiments
Connecting laboratory measurements to natural faults
TEACHING APPROACHFrom equations
From equations
to earthquakes.
I want students to understand why a method works before treating it as a computational tool. A focal mechanism, an inversion result, a friction experiment, or an earthquake-cycle simulation becomes more meaningful when the underlying physics can be connected to an observable feature of a real fault system.
Physical intuitionQuantitative theoryReal dataComputationInterpretation
Teaching Assistant
Boğaziçi University
- Inversion Methods in Geophysics
- Wave Propagation
Supported students in developing the mathematical, computational, and physical foundations required for quantitative geophysics.
PhD Student Mentoring
Mentoring in earthquake science with emphasis on scientific problem formulation, quantitative analysis, interpretation of results, and development of independent research skills.
Observational seismology · Seismic data analysis · Fault mechanics · Earthquake physics · Scientific interpretation
HOW I TEACH
Three guiding principles.
Connect
Connect mathematical concepts to observable earthquake and fault behavior.
Investigate
Use real seismic observations, experiments, and numerical results to explore scientific questions.
Interpret
Move beyond producing a numerical answer toward understanding its physical meaning.
COURSES I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO
Subjects grounded in research and training.
- Observational Seismology
- Earthquake Source Physics
- Signal Processing in Geophysics
- Inverse Methods in Geophysics
- Wave Propagation
- Rock Mechanics & Fault Friction
- Earthquake Physics
- Physics-Based Earthquake-Cycle Modeling
- Advanced Topics in Seismotectonics
Observe.
Quantify.
Understand the physics.
My goal is to train students to move confidently between observations, theory, computation, and physical interpretation.