Driven by a deep curiosity for the Earth's inner workings, I enthusiastically explore the captivating fields of earthquakes and volcanoes.
As a Ph.D. student at the prestigious Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI) at the University of Memphis, my research focuses
on the intricate domains of earthquake precursors, repeaters, and volcano tectonics.
Through rigorous seismic velocity analysis and comprehensive investigations of fault repeaters, my primary objective is to uncover the
intricate mechanisms underlying fault failures. I employ a range of methodologies, including laboratory experiments, meticulous analytical
and numerical models, and rigorous statistical analyses. By leveraging these multifaceted approaches, I strive to advance the existing body of
knowledge in these specialized domains. Furthermore, I harness the remarkable capabilities of machine learning to accurately classify volcano-tectonic
events, thereby deepening our understanding of these natural phenomena.
Together, let us collaborate and make meaningful contributions towards the development
of effective hazard mitigation strategies, creating a safer world for all.
Ph.D. in Geophysics [Aug. 2019 - Present]
Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI), Univeristy of Memphis, USA
Master of Science in Earth Sciences [2022]
Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI), Univeristy of Memphis, USA
Master of Science in Geology (Specilization: Engineering Geology) [2017]
Centeral Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
Bachelor of Science in Geology [2013]
Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
Graduate Research Assistant [Aug. 2019 - Present]
Graduate Teaching Assistant [Fall 2022]
Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI), Univeristy of Memphis, USA
Consulting Geophysicist, Founding Member [Aug. 2016 - Present]
Manifold Consult Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu, Nepal
Engineering Geologist [Jan. 2017 - Jul. 2019]
ERMC GeoTech. Services Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu, Nepal
Engineering Geologist [Nov. 2016 - Jan. 2017]
Center for Geo-Environment and Engineering Research (CGER), Lalitpur, Nepal
Freelance Geologist [Dec. 2014 - Nov. 2016]
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My research focuses on uncovering the intricate mechanisms behind fault failures and seismic activities, aiming to contribute
to effective hazard mitigation strategies for a safer world.
Using a range of methodologies such as laboratory experiments, analytical and numerical models, and statistical analyses,
I investigate fault behavior and earthquake generation. Through rigorous seismic velocity analysis and investigations of
fault repeaters, I gain valuable insights into fault rupture dynamics. I study earthquake precursors in the
laboratory by monitoring velocity under different stress and pore pressure conditions.
I integrate observations and methods from various disciplines such as rock mechanics, earthquake seismology, and hydrogeology. This interdisciplinary approach allows me to tackle important questions in my research. I aim to understand how fault structures evolve and influence earthquake behavior, identify earthquake precursors and triggers, explore volcanic system behavior and associated seismic signatures, and utilize machine learning techniques to enhance our understanding of seismic and volcanic phenomena.
Volcanic activity generates a variety of seismic events, including volcano events, long-period events, and tremors. These events carry important information about the behavior of volcanoes and can help in predicting volcanic hazards. This study focuses on automating the classification of these seismic events by using statistical features and a random forest classifier. By analyzing features such as duration, frequency content, and amplitude, a machine learning model can be trained to accurately categorize seismic events. Automating this classification process enables efficient analysis of large volumes of seismic data, aiding in volcano surveillance, eruption forecasting, and the mitigation of volcanic hazards. The research aims to enhance our understanding of volcanic processes, improve volcano monitoring techniques, and contribute to the prediction and management of volcanic hazards.
I am collaborating with Sadia Rinty.
The study is focused on examining the repeating micro-earthquakes in the Saw Cut Westerly granite sample with the goal of understanding the underlying mechanisms and behaviors. Repeating earthquakes are characterized by a series of similar seismic events occurring along faults or fault zones. By analyzing the temporal and spatial patterns of these seismic events, we aim to identify the recurring patterns, stress transfer mechanisms, and fault interactions that contribute to their occurrence. Understanding the behavior of repeating earthquakes has implications for seismic risk assessment and failure mechanics, contributes to earthquake forecasting models, and improves our understanding of seismicity.
A collaborative work with Navin Thapa.
04. Pandey, K., Taira, T., Dresen, G., & Goebel, T. (2023). Inferring fault damage state and evolution from coda wave velocity changes in faulted and intact granite samples at varying stress. [in prep., preprint available]
03. Adhikari, N., Pandey, K., Bhattarai, R., Cox, R.T. (2023). Using basin asymmetry indices to predict bedrock’s dip from topographic data. [in prep., preprint available]
02. Thapa, N., Pandey, K., Ghimire, S., & Acharya, K. (2020). Frequency dependent damage pattern in Kathmandu Valley due to Mw 7.8 Gorkha earthquake. J. Geol. Geophys. 9:471.
01. Pandey, K., Thapa, N., & Ghimire, S. (2017). Source Mechanism of 2015 Gorkha Earthquake and its Biggest Aftershock. [Master's Thesis, Tribhuvan University].
A full listing of Kiran's publications can be found on the Scholar Google website.
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Kiran Pandey
Graduate Research Assistant, PHD Student
Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI)
The University of Memphis
3876 Central Ave., Room: 101 Memphis, TN, 38152
For more information, please contact us at:
kpandey@memphis.edu
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