Anna Kelbert
About Anna Kelbert
Anna Kelbert is a Research Geophysicist at the U.S. Geological Survey, specializing in the electrical conductivity of the Earth's mantle and the interpretation of electromagnetic data. She has a background in academia, having held various positions at Oregon State University and earned her PhD in Geophysics from Cardiff University.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Anna Kelbert has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a Research Geophysicist since 2015. Over her nine years at USGS, she has focused on the electrical conductivity of the Earth's mantle to infer its composition. Her work involves the interpretation and inversion of magnetotelluric and other electromagnetic data, addressing these challenges at both regional and global scales. Additionally, she contributes to cyberinfrastructure initiatives aimed at enhancing the geosciences.
Education and Expertise
Anna Kelbert holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Cambridge, where she studied from 1999 to 2002. She furthered her education at Cardiff University, earning a PhD in Geophysics from 2002 to 2006. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in geophysical inversion, particularly for ill-posed problems, and her work in joint inversion and numerical modeling projects.
Background in Geophysics
Before her tenure at USGS, Anna Kelbert worked at Oregon State University in various roles. She served as a Research Associate in Geophysics from 2009 to 2014 and as an Assistant Professor from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she was a Research Associate (PostDoc) in Geophysics from 2006 to 2009. During her time at Oregon State University, she developed geophysical inversion software and was involved in the creation of modular geophysical software.
Research Contributions
Anna Kelbert's research contributions include a focus on the electrical conductivity of the Earth's mantle and the development of geophysical inversion software. She specializes in the interpretation and inversion of magnetotelluric and electromagnetic data. Her involvement in joint inversion and numerical modeling projects highlights her commitment to advancing the field of geophysics through innovative methodologies.