Curriculum Vitae

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Statistical seismology, geodesy, and seismotectonics

• Forecasting, data assimilation, pattern analysis, and multi-dimensional and multi-scale geoscience problem solving

• Natural hazard assessment and mitigation

• Machine learning, software development (Software)

• Geomatics, Geographical Information Systems (e.g., http://www.hockingriver.org/watershed.htm)

EDUCATION

Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan

Ph.D. in Geophysics, Specialization: Earthquake Seismology

University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

Ph.D. program in Geophysics (transferred/moved to Hokkaido Univ. after completing the comprehensive exam); Specialization: Earthquake Seismology

Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, USA

M.Sc. in Geological Sciences, Geology Program (Focused in Geophysics Courses)

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois, USA

B.Sc. in Geology

Honors

• Golden Key National Honor Society

• Liberal Arts and Science Honor Society at SIUC, in Physics

• Stan Harris Geology Award

• George H. Fraunfelter Geology Award

• President, Sigma-Gamma-Epsilon (SGE, Earth Science Honor Society) at SIUC; Tarr Award (SGE)

• Ed Cox Memorial Scholarship; Geology Alumni Memorial Award at SIUC

WORK / RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Advanced Geophysical Analyst

Mining and Geotechnical Consulting Services, Engineering Seismology Group Canada Inc., Kingston, ON, Canada

• Post-acquisition induced microseismicity and vibration data analysis for clients

• Consulting for the geotechnical and mining industries

• Provision of technical support and training for employees and clients

• In-house analysis software design, development, and testing

• Development of advanced geophysical analysis services and products

Postdoctoral Research

Department of Earth Sciences, the University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada

• Statistical seismology: development of earthquake forecasting algorithms

• Development of data analysis software

• Installation of permanent GPS stations in Eastern Canada

Research [Research Associate]

School of Earth and Geographical Sciences, the University of Western Australia, WA, Australia

• Deployment of seismic instruments in northwestern Australia

• Research planning: fault reactivation study; generation of fault characteristics database template

• Supervision of a doctoral student

Research [Assistant to the Head of the Institute]

Institute of Seismology and Volcanology, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

• Data analysis of seismicity and crustal deformation

• Mentoring of international students and assistance to visiting scientists to the Institute

Doctoral Research

Institute of Seismology and Volcanology, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

• Statistical seismology and geodesy: investigation of the relationships among seismicity rate changes, geodetic strain rate changes, and tectonic events

Doctoral Research

Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK, USA

• Statistical seismology: investigation of natural seismicity and quality of earthquake database

M.Sc. Research

Department of Geosciences, Ohio University

• Statistical seismology: quantitative characterization of anisotropy in precursory seismicity patterns

Internship Program [Undergraduate Research]

Environmental Hazard Analysis, Illinois State Geological Survey Southern Field Office, IL, USA

College of Science at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, IL, USA

• Identification of potential environmental hazards

• Review and preparation of technical reports for the Illinois Department of Transportation

University Research Program [Undergraduate Research]

Thermodynamics, Department of Physics, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, IL, USA

• Heat capacity study: modification of a low-temperature vacuum system for performing adsorption and desorption isotherm measurements for simple gases on powdered substrates

• Optimization of the computer regulated data acquisition system, etc.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teaching Associate [TA]

Department of Geological Sciences, Ohio University, Athens, OH, USA

• Laboratory sessions for undergraduate classes: "Introduction to Geology" (approx. 25 students per quarter)

• Head TA for undergraduate classes: "Geology for Engineers" (2~3 TAs; approx. 65 students per quarter); Involved in the course/laboratory design, the development of course materials, and the assessment of students’ progresses in labs throughout the sessions.

INVITED TALK

Toya, Y. (2009) In search of 'natural' seismicity anomalies. Earthquake Canada, Geological Survey of Canada, Natural Resources Canada

SERVICES

Volunteer

• Built and maintained for a year a website for the disaster victims from the 2011 Off the Pacific Coast Tohoku Earthquake, until the government agencies had started to respond to the situation online (I have developed a multilingual support site within a few days of the Tohoku-Oki Earthquake in Japan for the disaster survivors and volunteers

( https://disaster-relief.heavenly-earth.net/ )

Volunteer Scientist

London Public Library (Sherwood Forest,) London, ON, Canada

• Designed and built some physical science experiments for children for the “Reading Rock” program

Science Judge

• Local science fairs in Athens, Ohio, organized by Ohio University, Athens, OH, USA

Volunteer Scientist

Carbondale Science Center, IL, USA, as a member of the Earth Science Honor Society

• Designed and built physical science experiments for children; arranged the “Geology Room”

President

Earth Science Honor Society (Sigma-Gamma-Epsilon [SGE]), Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Chapter

Laboratory Assistant / Fieldwork Technician

Center for Environmental Health and Safety at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, IL, USA

• Performed titration and other chemical analysis, water sample collection, etc.

REFERENCES

Available upon request