Miles Bodmer
About Miles Bodmer
Miles Bodmer is a Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in seismic tomography and passive source seismic imaging.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Miles Bodmer currently holds the title of Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico, United States. He began his tenure at Sandia in 2020. His work involves expertise in seismic tomography with a focus on subduction zone hazards and structures. He specializes in passive source seismic imaging using ocean bottom seismometers.
Academic Background and Education
Miles Bodmer achieved a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Applied Mathematics from The University of New Mexico, where he studied from 1970 to 2013. He then went on to pursue a PhD in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at the University of Oregon, completing his doctoral studies between 2013 and 2019.
Previous Roles and Research Experience
Before his current role, Miles Bodmer was a Researcher and PhD student at the University of Oregon from 2013 to 2021. From 2010 to 2013, he conducted undergraduate research at the University of New Mexico. Earlier in his career, he worked as an Audio and Lighting Technician at QuickBeam Systems Inc. from 2008 to 2010.
Seismic Tomography Projects
Miles Bodmer focuses his research on seismic tomography projects, particularly in relation to subduction zone hazards and structures. His specialization includes the use of passive source seismic imaging techniques and ocean bottom seismometers to investigate these geological phenomena.
Undergraduate Research and Dark Matter Detection
During his undergraduate years at the University of New Mexico, Miles Bodmer worked on a dark matter detector project. This experience contributed to his foundational knowledge and skills in physics and applied mathematics, which he later expanded into his seismic research.