Hong-feng YANG 楊宏峰 |
Associate Professor |
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Education: |
- Ph.D., Seismology, Saint Louis University, 2010
- M.S., Geophysics, University of Science and Technology of China, 2004
- B.S., Geophysics, University of Science and Technology of China, 2000
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Academic Employments: |
- 2020 – present, Associate Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- 2014 – 2020, Assistant Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- 2013 – 2014, Research Scientist, Georgia Institute of Technology
- 2010 – 2012, Postdoctoral Investigator, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
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Research Fields and Current Research Interests: |
- Rupture dynamics and earthquake physics
- Subduction zone dynamics and megathrust earthquakes
- High-resolution imaging of crustal fault zones and subsurface structure
- Monitoring crustal changes using active sources
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Honours and Awards: |
- Fuchengyi Young Scientist Award, Chinese Geophysical Society, 2018
- 2016 Editors Citation for Excellence in Refereeing-Geophysical Research Letters
- Nominee for the Council of Graduate Schools/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award, Saint Louis University, 2012
- Poster Presentation Prize, Graduate Research Symposium, Saint Louis University, 2010, 2008, 2007
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Teaching: |
- ESSC 3010 Continuum Mechanics
- ESSC 3120 Physics of the Earth
- ESSC 4140 Seismology
- ESSC 4160 Marine Geology and Geophysics
- ESSC 4510 Statistical Methods and Data Analysis for Earth System Science
- EASC 5001 Research Frontiers in Earth & Atmospheric Sciences I
- EASC 5140 Seismology
- EASC 5160 Marine Geology and Geophysics
- EASC 5510 Statistical Methods and Data Analysis for Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- ESSC5002 Research Frontiers in Earth & Atmospheric Sciences II
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College Affiliation in CUHK: |
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Professional Activities: |
Current
- Associate Editor: Seismological Research Letters
- Editorial board: Earth and Planetary Physics, Earthquake Research
- Guest Editor: Earthquake Sciences, 04/2018-04/2019
- Committee Member:
Marine Geophysics, China Geophysics Union;
Seismology, China Seismological Society;
Tectonophysics, China Seismological Society; Steering committee for China Earthquake Experimental Site
- Journal reviewer for BSSA, EPSL, GRL, JGR, PAGEO, Nature Scientific Reports, SRL, GJI, MGR, Tectonophysics et al..
- Proposal reviewer for National Science Foundation since 2012
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Publications: |
Please visit http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/sci/essc/yang/publications/ for full publication list.
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Research Grants: |
- Modeling rupture segmentation and tsunamigenic rupture scenarios along the Cascadia megathrust, 10/2019-9/2022, RGC GRF, PI
- Inferring frictional properties on seismogenic faults from kinematic and dynamic earthquake source modeling, Yang, H., 01/2019-12/2021, RGC GRF, Hong Kong
- High-resolution of fault zone structure derived from waveform modeling and imaging,
Yang, H., 12/2018-12/2021, Major project of Ministry of Science and Technology, China
- Scaling law and dynamics mechanism of earthquake sources, Yang, H., 08/2017-07/2020,
Open Fund of Key Lab of Earthquake Source Dynamics, Institute of Geology, CEA
- High-resolution fault zone structure and temporal changes of the Chenghai fault inferred from waveforms recorded at a dense seismic array, Yang, H., 07/2017-07/2018, CEA Chuandian Earthquake Center
- Numerical simulations of earthquake cycles on the Xiaojinhe and Xianshuihe faults, Yang, H., 07/2017-07/2018, CEA Chuandian Earthquake Center
- Investigation of fault zone structure and evolution from waveforms recorded at a dense seismic network, Yang, H., 01/2018-12/2020, RGC GRF, Hong Kong
- Source characteristics of induced earthquakes associated with shale gas production in Weiyuan, Sichuan, 01/2017-12/2020, RGC/NSFC joint scheme, PI
- Investigation of shallow seismogenesis on the southern Mariana megathrust, 01/2017-12/2019, RGC/GRF, PI
- Seismicity induced by underground injection and extraction of natural gas, 06/2016-11/2017, CUHK-UoM Research Fund, PI
- Investigation of characteristics and mechanism of earthquakes associated with the Hutubi gas reservoir, 01/2016-12/2019, RGC/NSFC joint scheme, co-I
- Dynamic Controls on Megathrust Slip: Details from the Nicoya 2012
Earthquake, 2016/01-2018/12, RGC/ECS, PI
- Detecting Low-Frequency Earthquakes within Deep Tremor in California, Z. Peng and H. Yang, 02/2014 – 01/2015, Southern California Earthquake Center
- Pilot Investigation of the Effects of Subducted Seamount on Megathrust Earthquakes, H. Yang, Y. Liu, and J. Lin, 09/2011 – 09/2012, Deep Ocean Exploration Institute award, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
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