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2024

Hightower, Erin Jessica (2024) From Tectonic Evolution to Intraplate Stress: The Role of Structural Inheritance and Long-Wavelength Loading. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/xc1b-ke51. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11302023-021244845

Li, Yida (2024) I. Dynamics of Subduction Initiation and II. Constraining Sedimentary Basin Structure with Seismic Ambient Noise. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/y3z2-z538. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05302024-182513713

2023

Pardo, Olivia Sabine (2023) The Elastic, Electronic, and Structural Properties of Hydrous, Sulfur-Bearing Minerals in Planetary Environments: from the Surface to Deep Interiors. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/yarz-tr12. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06112023-090146049

2022

Shen, Zhichao (2022) Probing Water Below the Surface: Insights from Seismic Interferometry with Conventional and DAS Array. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/5vtn-1c34. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05022022-204308721

Castellanos, Jorge Alberto Castillo (2022) Seismic Wavefield Imaging of the Earth: the Regional, the Local, and the Remote. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/fm32-1t74. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:07192021-182024547

Dobrosavljevic, Vasilije V. (2022) Exploring Earth's Core-Mantle Boundary with Multi-Technique Approaches. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/v5xy-mt19. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05272022-200244272

Labedz, Celeste Ritter (2022) Between Seismic Speed and Glacial Pace: Cryoseismic Observation of Intermediate-Scale Processes at Lemon Creek Glacier, Alaska. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/4y62-sd53. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06012022-151808806

2020

Lai, Voon Hui (2020) Seismic Waveform Modeling of Natural Hazards and Sharp Structural Boundaries. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/5PQG-ST75. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01102020-152646406

2019

Mao, Xiaolin (2019) Understanding Lithosphere and Mantle Dynamics with Numerical Models Constrained by Observations. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/59N8-H306. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:07012018-101034748

Morrison, Rachel Ann (2019) Equations of State, Sound Velocities, and Thermoelasticity of Iron-Nickel-Silicon Alloys in the Earth’s Inner Core. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/YV5E-3125. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10092018-192248653

Ratnaswamy, Vishagan (2019) Constraining the Mantle's Rheology Using Methods in Uncertainty Quantification. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/F6FW-T648. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05132019-143045769

2018

Rollins, John Christopher (2018) Using Heterogeneous 3D Earth Models to Constrain Interseismic and Postseismic Deformation in Southern California and Nepal. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9X06572. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11202017-145930076

2016

Li, Dunzhu (2016) Some Advances in Computational Geophysics: Seismic Wave and Inverse Geodynamic Modeling. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9X63JW2. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05262016-150442765

Martens, Hilary Rose (2016) Using Earth Deformation Caused by Surface Mass Loading to Constrain the Elastic Structure of the Crust and Mantle. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9N29TX7. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04102016-211741759

2015

Zhang, Dongzhou (2015) Applications of Nuclear Resonant Scattering to Further Our Understanding of Earth’s Interior. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9SQ8XD5. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12152014-195321239

2014

Rosenburg, Margaret Anne (2014) Interpretation of Lunar Topography: Impact Cratering and Surface Roughness. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/TGC6-8232. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05282014-080001211

2013

Wicks, June Ki (2013) Sound Velocities and Equation of State of Iron-Rich (Mg,Fe)O. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z94B2Z98. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06102013-152154645

2012

Alisic, Laura (2012) Multi-Scale Dynamics and Rheology of Mantle Convection with Plates. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/AXQP-0E85. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05092012-120619144

Bower, Daniel James (2012) Geodynamics of Earth’s Deep Mantle. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/E3FF-RC48. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05282012-153935740

2011

Kim, YoungHee (2011) Properties of the Subduction System in Mexico. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/BB7N-QP03. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04272011-150709139

Spasojevic, Sonja (2011) Dynamics of Long-Term Sea-Level Change and Vertical Motion of Continents. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/C7PG-QN55. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12012010-122030085

2010

DiCaprio, Christopher John (2010) Measuring and Modeling Viscoelastic Relaxation of the Lithosphere with Application to the Northern Volcanic Zone, Iceland. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/5VWK-0T35. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01242010-103547444

Kanda, Ravi V. S. (2010) Mechanical Models for InterSeismic Deformation in Subduction Zones. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7WFR-GK09. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06042010-144837173

Liu, Lijun (2010) Linking Surface Evolution with Mantle Dynamic Processes Using Adjoint Models with Data Assimilation. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/6VHZ-V130. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06022010-172250027

2009

Choi, Eun-seo (2009) Computational Approaches to Localized Deformation Within the Lithosphere and for Crust-Mantle Interactions. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/81QV-Q705. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09212008-122525

Sun, Daoyuan (2009) Seismic Structure of the Lower Mantle. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/BD11-ET49. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06022009-012218

2008

Chen, Min (2008) Numerical Simulations of Seismic Wave Propagation in Anisotropic and Heterogeneous Earth Models: The Japan Subduction Zone. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/VDRB-Y055. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05302008-030851

Hebert, Laura Baker (2008) (I) A Coupled Geochemical and Geodynamical Approach to Subduction Zone Modeling and (II) Development of Color in Greenish Quartz. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/71YF-WH65. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02272008-172649

Song, Teh-Ru Alex (2008) Broad Band Modeling Earthquake Source and Upper Mantle Structure on Plate Boundary Zones. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/K7RQ-MM41. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05192008-121937

2006

Tan, Eh (2006) I. Multi-Scale Dynamics of Mantle Plumes, and II. Compressible Thermochemical Convection and the Stability of Mantle Superplumes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ZQ5F-9823. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05142006-210236

2005

Keller, William R. (2005) Cenozoic Plate Tectonic Reconstructions and Plate Boundary Processes in the Southwest Pacific. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/VB6N-HC69. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-01102005-223039

2004

Savage, Brian Kirk (2004) Regional Seismic Wavefield Propagation. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/JQ8E-6387. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05262004-100247

2003

Byrne, Shane (2003) History and Current Processes of the Martian Polar Layered Deposits. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/XRZN-4T75. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05292003-140024

Pritchard, Matthew Earl (2003) Recent Crustal Deformation in West-Central South America. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/XADN-C411. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06022003-105512

2002

Billen, Magali Isabelle (2002) I. Seafloor Morphology of the Osbourn Trough and Kermadec Trench and II. Multiscale DynamiCS of Subduction Zones. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/W46E-ZY34. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-11012001-142941

Nazareth, Julie Jeannine (2002) The Structure of the Crust and Distribution of Earthquakes in Southern California. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/6KNK-GG47. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02152012-100334523

2001

Brodsky, Emily Elizabeth (2001) Studies in Fluid Dynamics as Applied to Seismology and Volcanology. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/XF8B-3F65. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-08152001-152200

Hardebeck, Jeanne Louise (2001) The Crustal Stress Field in Southern California and its Implications for Fault Mechanics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/198c-1e38. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01242013-095637288

Ni, Sidao (2001) 2D Modeling of Lower Mantle Structure with WKM Synthetics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/J8XC-TF53. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03252014-144322918

1999

Holland, Kathleen Gabrielle (1999) Phase Changes and Transport Properties of Geophysical Materials Under Shock Loading. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/cbd3-mk54. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10062023-181634008

1998

Zajac, Blair J. (1998) The State of Stress as Inferred from Deviated Boreholes: Constraints on the Tectonics of Offshore Central California and Cook Inlet, Alaska. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/S3V0-3M43. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06072010-160325894

1997

Asimow, Paul David (1997) A Thermodynamic Model of Adiabatic Melting of the Mantle. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/93RY-AN70. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-11202003-144820