Andrea Llenos
About Andrea Llenos
Andrea Llenos is a Research Geophysicist at the USGS, specializing in statistical modeling of earthquake swarms and induced seismicity. With a Ph.D. from MIT and experience at Stanford University, Llenos focuses on earthquake forecasting and seismic hazard assessments.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Andrea Llenos has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a Research Geophysicist since 2011. In this role, she specializes in the statistical modeling of earthquake swarms and potentially induced seismicity. Her work contributes to understanding seismic events and improving forecasting methods. Llenos focuses on both short-term earthquake forecasting and long-term seismic hazard assessments, playing a vital role in the agency's mission to provide reliable scientific information about earthquakes.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Llenos earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geophysics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she studied from 2004 to 2010. Prior to her doctoral studies, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Geophysics and Mechanical Engineering from Brown University, completing her degree from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, she attended the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy for high school from 1997 to 2000. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her research in geophysics.
Previous Experience at Stanford University
Before joining the USGS, Andrea Llenos worked as a Postdoctoral Scholar at Stanford University from 2010 to 2011. During her time at Stanford, she engaged in research that further developed her expertise in geophysics. This experience contributed to her skills in statistical modeling and seismic analysis, which she applies in her current position.
Research Focus and Contributions
Andrea Llenos focuses her research on statistical modeling related to earthquake swarms and the assessment of potentially induced seismicity. Her work includes both short-term earthquake forecasting and long-term seismic hazard assessments. This dual focus allows her to contribute valuable insights into earthquake behavior and risk mitigation strategies, enhancing the understanding of seismic activity.