University of Alaska

Leslie Almberg, Ph.D. student in Volcanology; M.S., 2003 University of Alaska Fairbanks; B.S., 2001 University of Washington (Seattle).
University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute, 903 Koyukuk Drive Suite, PO Box 757320 Fairbanks, AK 99775.
Phone (907) 474-6171, fax (907) 474-5618, E-mail: ftlda "at" uaf.edu

Leslie has just embarked on her second degree at UAF, a PhD in volcanology with John Eichelberger. The first project of her thesis will focus on work she began in Japan on an NSF funded science exchange program (EAPSI 2003). Using variations of vesicularity in drill core for 500,000 years of eruptive history at Unzen Volcano she hopes to relate changes in gas content over time to eruptive behavior.

Advisor: John Eichelberger
Advisory Committee: Jessica Larsen, Michelle Coombs (AVO Anchorage), Jonathan Castro (Smithsonian), and Jeff Freymueller

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Kathleen Davis, M.S. student in Volcanology
University of Alaska Fairbanks Department of Geology and Geophysics, 900 Yukon Drive, Fairbanks, AK 99775.
Email: ftkmd "at" uaf.edu

Kathleen uses the dispersal and chemical characteristics of tephra deposits to understand volcanic eruption histories, which help volcanologists determine future eruption hazards of a given system

Advisor: Jim Beget

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Nicole DeRoin, Ph.D. student in Volcano Seismology
University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute 903 Koyukuk Drive, Suite 310 Fairbanks, AK 99775.

Advisor: Steve McNutt

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Julie Elliott, MS Student in Geophysics; B.A., 1999 Whitman College.
University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute 903 Koyukuk Drive, Suite 307 Fairbanks, AK 99775.
Phone: 907-474-5517. Email: julie "at" giseis.alaska.edu

Julie is currently measuring volcano- and earthquake-related deformation in Alaska using synthetic aperture radar interferometry (InSAR)

Advisor: Jeff Freymueller
Advisory Committee: Wes Wallace, Doug Christensen

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Courtney Kearney, MS Student in Geophysics; B.S., 2002 University of Georgia.
Geophysical Institute, West Ridge Research Building (WRRB), University of Alaska Fairbanks, 903 Koyukuk Drive, P.O. Box 757320, Fairbanks, AK 99775.
Phone (907) 474-6839. Email: ckearney "at" gi.alaska.edu

Courtney arrived at UAF in the fall of 2002 and is currently working on a MS in geology studying volcanic SO2 in arctic regions using Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS). She is part of the remote sensing group in the Geophysical Institute, West Ridge Research Building (WRRB).

Advisor: Ken Dean
Advisory Committee: Jonathan Dehn, John Eichelberger

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Amanda Kolker, INRA fellow and Ph.D. Student in Volcanology; B.A., 2000 Oberlin College. Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 903 Koyukuk Drive P.O. Box 757320 Fairbanks, AK 99775-7320 Phone: (907) 474-1925 fax: (907) 474-5618. Email: ftamk1 "at" uaf.edu Amanda is interested in geothermal systems and their potential for energy use. Her PhD thesis will investigate geologic controls on subsurface heat and fluid transport in geothermal systems. She is looking at two high-temperature (volcano-related) geothermal systems; one that is actively being exploited for energy (Mutnovsky Volcano, Kamchatka, Russia) and one that is currently undeveloped but is a potential target for exploitation (Makushin Volcano, Unalaska Island, Alaska). Chena Hot Springs serves as Amanda's low-temperature geothermal resource and is very close to home, about 55 miles from Fairbanks. Plans are underway to establish a 400-kilowatt geothermal powered electrical generation system at the Hot Springs by 2008. Amanda aims to develop models of each of the three representative systems, demonstrating the circulation of hydrothermal fluids at various depths. Advisor: John Eichelberger Advisory Committee: Rainer Newberry, Mary Keskinen, Jessica Larsen [top of page]
Joanna Malcolm, Ph.D. Student in Geophysics Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 903 Koyukuk Drive P.O. Box 757320 Fairbanks, AK 99775-7320 Phone: (907) 474-1925 fax: (907) 474-5618. joannam "at" giseis.alaska.edu Joanna is interested in conduit processes, especially those related to the nucleation and growth of bubbles. She will be generating models for bubble nucleation and growth based on numerical and experimental constraints. Advisor: John Eichelberger Advisory Committee: Jeff Freymueller, Jessica Larsen [top of page]
Tanja Petersen, Ph.D. student in Geophysics; M.S., 2000 University of Kiel, Germany University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute 903 Koyukuk Drive Fairbanks, AK 99775. Phone: (907)-474-6171, Email: tanja "at" giseis.alaska.edu Tanja studies the seismicity of active volcanoes in order to gain insights into physical processes leading to volcanic eruptions. In June 2001, she started a PhD program by researching low-frequency seismic events at Shishaldin Volcano, Aleutian Arc, Alaska. Since moving to Alaska, Tanja enjoys the cabin life and all kinds of outdoor activities. Her fieldwork during the summer consists of helping the Alaskan Volcano Observatory with deploying permanent seismic networks around volcanoes. [Home Page] Advisor: Steve McNutt Advisory Committee: Doug Christensen, Jeff Freymueller, Jessica Larsen, Jackie Caplan-Auerbach (AVO- Anchorage) [top of page]
Celso Reyes, MS student in Geophysics; B.S., 2002 Northern Arizona University. Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 903 Koyukuk Dr., P.O. Box 757320, Fairbanks, AK 99775-7320. Phone: (907) 347-5517, E-mail: celso "at" giseis.alaska.edu Celso came up from the deserts and highlands of Arizona to study volcano seismicity in Alaska's volcanic playground. He has spent a few summers in Yellowstone hiking around and being generally enthralled, and have spent much time in northern Arizona/ Utah playing in the desert. While at NAU, Celso received a space grant to work on an instrument that would measure heat flow on the surface of Venus. Here, his main project (still subject to change) is to examine the recent (and as of this writing - ongoing) tremor episodes at Okmok volcano, Alaska. Exploring, photography, making music, and learning all rank high on Celso's list of interests as he continually tests the boundaries between "geek" and "sheik" (not to mention the boundaries between "adventurous" and "stupid") [Home Page] Advisor: Steve McNutt Advisory Committee: Doug Christensen, Jeff Freymueller [top of page]
Jill Shipman, Ph.D. student in Geophysics; B.S., 2001 University of Texas-Dallas Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 903 Koyukuk Drive, P.O. Box 757320, Fairbanks, AK 99775. Phone (907) 474-5997. Email: jshipman "at" giseis.alaska.edu Advisor: Jeff Freymueller Advisory Committee: John Eichelberger, Jonathan Dehn [top of page]
Andrea Steffke, MS student in Geophysics; B.S., 2001 College of Charleston. Geophysical Institute, West Ridge Research Building (WRRB), University of Alaska Fairbanks 903 Koyukuk Drive, Fairbanks, AK 99775. Phone: (907) 474-6839, Email: andrea "at" gi.alaska.edu Andrea is currently studying aspects of the remote sensing of lava domes. She is interested in determining the relationship of thermal anomalies seen in satellite imagery with the changes and growth of active lava domes. Currently studying MODIS, ASTER, AVHRR and Landsat images of the 2000 eruption of Bezymianny Volcano, Russia. Advisor: Ken Dean Advisory Committee: Jonathan Dehn, John Eichelberger [top of page]


ALUMNI UAF Volcanology Group
Jennifer Adleman (M.S., 2005, Advisor: Larsen); Outreach Director, Alaska Volcano Observatory	Dr. Brandon Browne (Ph.D., 2005, Advisor: Eichelberger); Assistant Professor of Volcanology, California State University, Fullerton	Dr. Sigrún Hreinsdóttir (Ph.D., 2005, Advisor: Freymueller); Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of Arizona
Steve Smith (M.S., 2005, Advisor: Dehn)	n Dr .John Sanchez (Ph.D., 2005, Advisor: McNutt)	Lily Wong (M.S., 2004, Advisor: Larsen); Seismic Data Analyst, Alaska Earthquake Information Center (AEIC)
Sir Benjamin Andrews, Esq. (M.S., 2004, Advisor: Eichelberger); Volcanology Ph.D. Student, University of Texas Austin	Lindsay Szramek (M.S., 2004, Advisor: Larsen); Volcanology Ph.D. Student, University of Texas Austin	Dela Grey (M.S., 2003, Advisor: Eichelberger); US Geological Survey, Anchorage, Alaska
Graham Hill (M.S., 2003, Advisor: Eichelberger); Ph.D. student, Monash University	Rob Nicholson (M.S., 2003, Advisor: Gardner); Professional adventurer, Eugene Oregon.	Dr. Pete Stelling (Ph.D., 2003, Advisor: Eichelberger); Assistant Professor, University of Alaska, Anchorage.