Lisa Schleicher
About Lisa Schleicher
Lisa Schleicher is a geophysicist currently working at the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park, California, where she manages the National Strong Motion Project Data Center. She holds a PhD in Geology from the University of Maryland and has extensive experience in earthquake engineering research and seismic hazard evaluations.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Lisa Schleicher has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a Geophysicist since 2020. In her role, she serves as the National Strong Motion Project Data Center Manager. Her responsibilities include processing and reviewing waveform data to support earthquake engineering research and seismic hazard evaluations. She works on acquiring and processing strong-motion earthquake data that is utilized in engineering applications and seismic research, with data accessible at the Center for Engineering Strong Motion Data Center.
Education and Expertise
Lisa Schleicher holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Geology from the University of Maryland, which she completed from 2009 to 2013. Prior to her PhD, she earned a Master of Science in Geology from the same institution from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies from the University of North Carolina at Asheville between 2003 and 2007. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in geophysics, particularly in earthquake hazard emergency response and building design.
Background
Lisa Schleicher has a diverse professional background in geophysics, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. She served as a Teaching Assistant and Coordinating Teaching Assistant at the University of Maryland College Park's Geology Department from 2007 to 2013. She also held positions as a Geophysicist at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission from 2013 to 2017 and at the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she was a Short-term Visiting Researcher and a Pre-doctoral Fellow at the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Lisa Schleicher has engaged in interdisciplinary projects and has shown a commitment to collaboration in the field of earthquake hazard emergency response and building design. She integrates various tools, including geographic information systems, global positioning systems, and remote sensing, to evaluate tectonic evolution and active deformation of landscapes. Her work contributes significantly to the understanding of seismic hazards and supports engineering applications through the data she manages.