Lina Su

Profile

I am a geophysicist specialising in GNSS time series analysis and its application to numerical modeling of crustal deformation, earthquake cycle studies, and seismic risk assessment. With a strong foundation in geology and geophysics, I have developed expertise in processing and interpreting GNSS data to study tectonic deformation, fault mechanics, and earthquake dynamics. My research integrates geodetic observations with numerical models to better understand the behavior of fault systems and improve seismic hazard assessments.

I have a PhD in Geophysics from the Institute of Geology, China Earthquake Administration (2013–2020), an MSc in Geodesy and Geomatics from Wuhan University, China (2009–2011) and a BSc. in Geomatics from Wuhan University, China (2004–2008).

Research interests

• GNSS Time Series Analysis:

  • Processing and interpreting GNSS data to study crustal deformation patterns.

  • Detecting transient signals, such as postseismic deformation, slow slip events, and interseismic strain accumulation.

  • Developing advanced algorithms for signal extraction in GNSS time series.

• Numerical Modeling of Crustal Deformation:

  • Integrating geodetic data (GNSS, InSAR) with finite element models (FEM) to simulate tectonic deformation.

  • Investigating the role of fault geometry, rheology, and stress interactions in controlling crustal deformation.

• Earthquake Cycle Studies:

  • Quantifying the spatial and temporal evolution of strain accumulation and release during the earthquake cycle.

  • Exploring the mechanics of fault locking, creep, and rupture using geodetic and seismological data.

• Seismic Hazard and Risk Assessment:

  • Incorporating geodetic and numerical modeling results into probabilistic seismic hazard assessments.

  • Evaluating the impact of fault interactions and stress transfer on earthquake occurrence.