yurong riley zhang

• About Me:

I am a geophysicist with a solid foundation in computational methods, mathematics, and physics. My research focuses on the seismic structure of Tonga and Pampean subduction zones and mantle wedges, with a particular emphasis on seismic attenuation, velocity tomography, and stress drop analysis.

• Experiences

  • Career Intern, EarthScope, May-August 2025

  • Research Intern, Los Alamos National Lab, May-August 2024

• Education

  • Ph.D. Candidate, Michigan State University, 2020-present 

Advisor: Songqiao Shawn Wei

• • Bachelor of Science in Geophysics, University of Science and Technology of China, 2016-2020

Advisor: Huajian Yao

• Contact

yurong@msu.edu

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