Andria P. Ellis, PhD
About Andria P. Ellis, PhD
Andria P. Ellis, PhD, is a geophysicist at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, where she manages a geodetic network and ensures the availability of deformation data. She holds a doctorate in Geophysics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has previous experience in various engineering and geoscience roles.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Andria P. Ellis, PhD, has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a Geophysicist at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation of a continuously recording telemetered deformation network and data streams. She oversees a geodetic network that includes over 70 GNSS stations, 20 tiltmeters, several strainmeters, and one gravimeter. Her work involves organizing and overseeing surveys to collect geophysical deformation data and ensuring that deformation data are accessible in VALVE, the observatory's data visualization system.
Education and Expertise
Andria P. Ellis earned her Doctorate in Geophysics and Seismology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied from 2011 to 2017. Prior to this, she obtained an Engineer’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of the Pacific, completing her studies from 2007 to 2011. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in geophysical principles and engineering practices, which she applies in her current role at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Background
Before joining the U.S. Geological Survey, Andria P. Ellis gained diverse experience in various roles. She worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2011 to 2017. She also held internships at BP as a Geology Intern in 2012, at Chevron as an Earth Science Intern in 2017, and at the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District as an Engineering Project Design Intern from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, she served as a Software Implementation Specialist at Esker Inc in 2018 and as a Workforce Development Specialist at UNAVCO from 2018 to 2020.
Achievements
In her current position at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, Andria P. Ellis plans for the expansion of geodetic monitoring equipment to enhance existing networks. She develops and improves the quality and timeliness of geodetic data acquisition, processing, and analysis. Her contributions are vital to the observatory's mission of monitoring volcanic activity and ensuring public safety through accurate geophysical data.