Inside and out, Planet Earth is in motion. My passion lies in unraveling the dynamics of the Earth’s interior and its profound influence on the surface of our planet. From the hidden complexities of mantle convection to the captivating ascent of magma towards the surface, I strive to understand the motion and ongoing evolution of the Earth's interior. My research focuses primarily on sub-marine volcanism and related phenomena, where I develop techniques to extract insights from the rich flow of data captured by our instruments. Leading teams of scientists and technicians, I embark on expeditions aboard research ships, collecting new data in remote parts of the world to make new images of the Earth’s interior. Closer to home, I launched and run the Oʻahu Gravity Mapping Initiative, a student-powered effort that has mapped thousands of gravity points across the island. I also spend much of my time working with students and fellow researchers to assist in their own scientific discoveries. I have a BSc in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics and a PhD in Geophysics; I was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Brown University before moving to Hawaii. As Department Chair, my role is to help unlock the mysteries of the dynamic forces that shape our planet and promote the next generation of scientists.