Chengping Chai

Summary: I am a Geophysicist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. I earned my Ph.D. in Geosciences with a Minor in Computational Science from Penn State University. Prior to my doctoral studies, I received both my B.S. and M.S. degrees in Geophysics from the University of Science and Technology of China. My research is driven by a passion for our understanding of the Earth's subsurface through the integration of geophysical techniques and cutting-edge computational methods. By leveraging machine learning and high-performance computing, I seek to unlock new insights into the behavior of seismic waves and the processes that shape our planet. Additionally, I have experience in seismic and acoustic monitoring for industrial and environmental applications. 

Employment

• R&D Staff, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 2024 - present

• R&D Associate Staff, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 2020 - 2024

• Postdoctoral Research Associate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 2018 - 2020

• Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Tennessee, 2017 - 2018

Academic Training

• Ph.D. in Geosciences, Pennsylvania State University

  • Minor in Computational Science, Pennsylvania State University

• M.S. in Geophysics, University of Science and Technology of China

• B.S. in Geophysics, University of Science and Technology of China

Research Interest

• Seismic Imaging

• Machine Learning

• Earthquake Detection and Location

• Seismic and Acoustic Monitoring

• Scientific Visualization