Geomagnetic hazards
Within the USGS Geomagnetism Program, my main focus is studying geomagnetic hazards such as geomagnetic storms, induced geoelectromagnetic fields, ground induced currents, and the impact of all of these phenomena on human infrastructure.
Tsunamis and
volcanic eruptions
Can magnetic signals improve our understanding (& mitigation) of natural hazards like tsunamis or volcanic eruptions? More info here.
Marine electromagnetic sensing
What can we learn of Earth's interior from ocean tidal magnetic signals? More info here.
Climate change &
physical oceanography
How can we use marine electromagnetic signals to monitor and study climate change in our oceans? More info here.
Magnetospheres & habitability
Is a magnetosphere necessary for a planet to maintain a habitable atmosphere? More info here.
Icy moons' interiors
How can we use tidal/orbital magnetic harmonics to probe the interiors of icy moons? More info here.
Magnetic fields in protoplanetary disks
What role do magnetic fields play in the formation of planets? More info here.